K Klyde New Member Sep 29, 2006 #1 I allready have XP installed on my system but I think if have some virusus or it is just really backed up. If I reinstall XP will i lose everything that i have on my hard drive? What happens when you reinstall XP?
I allready have XP installed on my system but I think if have some virusus or it is just really backed up. If I reinstall XP will i lose everything that i have on my hard drive? What happens when you reinstall XP?
W Wired New Member Sep 29, 2006 #2 I think you should back up files and data you want to keep and then reformat your hard drive. That should clear it up then reinstall windows and it should work fine unless the problem is hardware.
I think you should back up files and data you want to keep and then reformat your hard drive. That should clear it up then reinstall windows and it should work fine unless the problem is hardware.
F Filip Active Member Sep 30, 2006 #3 As suggested, back-up the important files like, your videos or musi etc., reformat the HDD and install a fresh new copy of windows, What happens when you reinstall XP? Click to expand... What do you think?
As suggested, back-up the important files like, your videos or musi etc., reformat the HDD and install a fresh new copy of windows, What happens when you reinstall XP? Click to expand... What do you think?
F Filip Active Member Sep 30, 2006 #6 Klyde said: so when you reinstall it does reformat your hard drive? Click to expand... Try reading this, it will answer all your questions. Windows XP - Guide 1 Windows XP - Guide 2
Klyde said: so when you reinstall it does reformat your hard drive? Click to expand... Try reading this, it will answer all your questions. Windows XP - Guide 1 Windows XP - Guide 2
