"Philo" wrote in message
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ÐïÅßö¥ø§© wrote:
I am probably going to have to reinstall XP but first I want to try
the
repair option. Where on the disc is this option. I remember seeing it
before but I can't find it now. Do I have to go past the upgrade or new
installation message? I didn't want to go past that until I knew the
repair
option was in there. Also, what does the repair option
affect...installed
programs wise?
TIA

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you just boot from the cd
and you will be asked if you want to repair
or install


if you select "repair" you will eventually get a chance to repair
your system (it will replace the "system" files)


btw..this may actually work better than the "repair" option

go to *reinstall*
if you select the option to install *without* formatting
you can install XP back over itself.

although you'll have to reapply the service pack
your data and apps should remain intact


i've done it with success
however if you do so...it;s at your own risk...
so be sure to backup any data you need first


Interesting...did you choose the full install and not the upgrade I assume?
And the programs you had installed were still installed? Very nice if that
would work :-)