XP Repair install,What do You lose? URGENT!

b104 · 6th Aug 2007, 11:32 PM

Need help re: "repair install" on XP & whether I will lose only the installed drivers or all programs that are on there as well.Have always done fresh installs regularly,rather than this option, but need a quick solution if possible.
Would really appreciate a quick reply if possible.

Chai · 7th Aug 2007, 08:32 AM

Nothing will be lost except drivers and windows updates.

Adrian Wong · 7th Aug 2007, 07:55 PM

Yeah, only drivers and Windows updates will have to be reinstalled/reapplied.

belikethat · 8th Aug 2007, 12:23 AM

another quicker way is
try last known good configuration on safe mood
hope it helps

b104 · 14th Aug 2007, 06:43 PM

Used it a couple of times ages ago but,couldn't remember if I lost game patches as well.Repair install sometimes leaves you with that feeling of whether or not the system is running at peak or not.Especially if you've done a fresh re install recently.

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belikethat Active Join Date: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 516 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 3	another quicker way is try last known good configuration on safe mood hope it helps __________________ Control Panel Settings & Options Edit Signature

14th Aug 2007, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
b104 Getting there Join Date: 18 Aug 2004 Location: Ex-Tokyo shoebox renter Posts: 230 Reputation: 28 Rep Power: 5	Used it a couple of times ages ago but,couldn't remember if I lost game patches as well.Repair install sometimes leaves you with that feeling of whether or not the system is running at peak or not.Especially if you've done a fresh re install recently. __________________ B104

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