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Old August 24th 05, 06:26 PM
Harry Ohrn
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You can remove SP2 by running a Repair Install using a version of XP that
doesn't contain SP2. To run a Repair Install simply boot the computer with
your XP CD. When prompted press a key to boot the CD. Select the option to
Install Windows. Press F8 to accept the license agreement. The XP installer
will search for a previous Windows installation. It will then prompt you to
press R to attempt to repair the Windows Installation it found. Press R and
setup will continue. The SP2 files will be removed and replaced by their
original system files. If your XP CD is an old original version it will be
restored back to pre SP1 state. If it contains SP1 then the setup will be
back to pre SP2 however all installed apps and data should be retained. As
always when making a major change like this you need to backup important
data. While a Repair Install is generally smooth there are very rare
occasions when it isn't.

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Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"~ FreeSpirit ~" wrote in message
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This is from the www.webtree.ca:

"Build an XP-SP2 Recovery Disc
Slipstreaming Service Pack 2
Here's the problem: Once you upgrade to SP2, you won't ever be able to
install the original version of Windows XP over it; you have thus rendered
the ancient practice of reinstalling the operating system impossible."

What happens if I have to reformat and reinstall my OS? All I have is the
CDs from HP with XP-Home/SP1. Should I uninstall SP2 to prevent that from
happening?

FS~



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