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Windows XP installed ON TOP of Windows XP Home

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jin23 View Member Profile	Mar 8 2006, 01:36 PM Post #1
New Member Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP Home	I had Windows XP Pro on my notebook a year ago, but downloaded XP Home "over" it. Where can I find information on backing up all of my data and installing Windows fresh?

wannabe1 View Member Profile	Mar 8 2006, 01:45 PM Post #2
Tech Administrator Posts: 14,142 From: Bozeman, Montana, USA OS: Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, Windows XP, Vista Ultimate X64	Hi jin23... By "downloaded XP Home "over" it", do you mean you installed XP Home over the Pro? Open My Computer and double-click on the C: drive. How many Windows folders are there? It is not always necesary (or prudent) to format and start fresh. wannabe1

jin23 View Member Profile	Mar 8 2006, 03:58 PM Post #3
New Member Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP Home	Yes, I installed both on the same hardrive. Yes, there are two on the C: drive. I was told by a geekstogo staff member that this results in system instability. If it isn't that big a deal, then I guess I'll just leave it alone. Thanks.

wannabe1 View Member Profile	Mar 8 2006, 04:06 PM Post #4
Tech Administrator Posts: 14,142 From: Bozeman, Montana, USA OS: Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, Windows XP, Vista Ultimate X64	Actually, what I had in mind is removing the unwanted operating system for just the reasons you stated. It would be best to keep the original installation. wannabe1

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