reinstalling windows

[paul]

can i cause any problems by reinstalling windows xp over
the existing one? i have accidentally , over the past yr
erased many files i need....so i just wantt o re install
it..will this lead to any problems?

[Nicholas]

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]


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Nicholas

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"paul" > wrote in message:
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| can i cause any problems by reinstalling windows xp over=20
| the existing one? i have accidentally , over the past yr=20
| erased many files i need....so i just wantt o re install=20
| it..will this lead to any problems?