Install Windows to a different folder. You'll have to reinstall all your applications but there's no requirement to format the disk. One caveat I can think of is if you used the OS file encryption, I believe you would lose access to any files associated with the old accounts.
Malcolm Greene wrote: > Is it possible to safely re-install Windows XP w/out losing files on C:? > > In the process of removing a virus, I've lost ability to login to an XP > Pro workstation. > > I tried blanking all passwords and clearing all login attempts via the > following utility: > http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html > > ... but XP still prompts me for a password regardless of account. > > I would like to re-install Windows without re-formatting my drive > because the workstation in question was being prepped for a demo > tomorrow. > > There is no XP recovery CD. > > Thanks! > Malcolm > > -- Richard Kaye Vice President Artfact/RFC Systems Voice: 617.219.1038 Fax: 617.219.1001 For the fastest response time, please send your support queries to: Technical Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] All Other Requests - [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------- This message has been checked for viruses before sending. --------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
