xp installation without reformatting?

Is it possible to reinstall xp without losing any of my current programs?

 

If you have an actual XP install CD a repair install is normally ok but it's still best to backup data and have software installation media handy if there's a problem.

To do a repair install...

1. Set your BIOS to BOOT from CD-ROM.
2. Insert The Windows XP CD into your CD Drive and reboot/power on.
3. The screen will prompt a message saying "Press any key to boot from DVD/CD ". or similar.
4. Press ENTER to continue.
5. After the BLUE (loading) screen you'll have 3 OPTIONS, press Enter = Continue, R = Repair or F3 = Quit. Press ENTER.
6. Now Press F8 to accept the agreement.
7. You should now be presented with any previous version of Windows available on the PC.
8. press R to repair.

If the above doesn't work please let us know.

 

xp professional does not load like that giving the option as you have outlined here. The choices are only in setting up the hard drive, as in formatting this partion etc.

 

Sounds like there's a problem with your Hard drive (is it a SATA drive)?

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