Upgrade install on existing original XP - is it possible ?

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danny_isr · #1 Post by **danny_isr** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:04 am

Is there a way to install XP again ON my current one without formatting or removing the old install
Using the hidden partition install ?

I have lot’s of problem on my original install , and I thought maybe upgrade will solve few (like the no internet after STBY , and others that I already posted here – with no solution(.

Before I’m doing a total new format – install , I thought to give the Upgrade a chance if it’s possible

Thanks Danny

danny_isr · #2 Post by **danny_isr** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:24 am

no one here knows if i can just upgrade my XP without loosing all my current date ?

thanks Danny

#3 Post by **Kyocera** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:27 am

danny, it is possible to do a repair install, using the retail version of XP, you can specify which partition you want to repair. Don't think you can do this with the recovery cd's.

danny_isr · #4 Post by **danny_isr** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:30 am

thanks for your answer !

where is the repair option ?

#5 Post by **Kyocera** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:41 am

When you load the CD and it examines your system it after pressing F8 to agree with the terms you will see a screen, install a fresh copy, ete, etc, the one below that says repair the existing installation.

danny_isr · #6 Post by **danny_isr** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:47 am

i cannot do that from the hidden partition directly ?

#7 Post by **Kyocera** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:00 am

No I am talking strictly with a retail version of XP pro

danny_isr · #8 Post by **danny_isr** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:37 am

i see , all the IBM pre loaded will remain there ?

Upgrade install on existing original XP - is it possible ?

Upgrade install on existing original XP - is it possible ?

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