Does Repair Disk Delete Files
I need to repair my Windows XP, but I am non sure if I still can have all my files in the aforementioned hard disk drive.
so there is option to repair, will I get my files erased if I cull that options?
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asked Nov eighteen, 2009 at 21:24
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It shouldn't erase whatsoever data - but update the files nether c:\windows (or wherever you installed windows to).
Having said that it would be prudent to back up your information first - if necessary past plugging your hard-drive into some other estimator - just in example.
answered Nov eighteen, 2009 at 21:29
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You should besides back up at least your own directory under C:\Documents and Settings (or whatever bulldoze you've installed Windows on).
There'south a proficient gear up of instructions for reinstalling Windows (including XP) at http://pcworld.about.com/mag/2109p156id111652.htm. I used this recently on one of my machines - worked like a amuse.
answered Nov xviii, 2009 at 22:06
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If shouldn't format the drive, but information technology volition delete corrupted files and folders. Fill-in is definitely recommended before yous attempt a repair. You may lose corrupted files if they are windows system files.
answered Nov xviii, 2009 at 22:17
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To ostend "Repairing" Windows XP WILL Non delete your normal files.
Although, some things that you need to take in to consideration:
- If you lot take SP2/iii installed for example and you repair from a SP1 CD information technology will revert (usually badly) back to SP1 this can exist remedied by using the network installation versions of the SP pack you used to accept to accept installed.
- Every bit per the previous notation, windows applications like Windows Messenger and Windows Media Player will glitch back to the previous versions, easily fixed by reinstalling the versions you lot had just you will get some nasty errors if yous try and use them without reinstalling the version you used to take.
Hope that helped!
answered Nov 19, 2009 at 16:l
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Source: https://superuser.com/questions/72342/does-repairing-windows-format-the-drive#:~:text=It%20shouldn't%20erase%20any,another%20computer%20%2D%20just%20in%20case.
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No,information technology just reinstalls windows on the same drive
Nov 18, 2009 at 22:19