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dpsa98
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_ 		3. January 2007 @ 14:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have an older version of xp installed in my system. When I get the update to install Service Pack 2 and I try and install it my computer freezes up and I have had to reinstall windows 3 times trying to install service pack 2 from the windows websight. I purchased a newer verson of windows xp and it has service pack 2 already on the disk with the xp. If I install the new windows disk will it just install over my old version without me loosing anything on my harddrive?

Thank you
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_ 		3. January 2007 @ 15:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It should do if u do a repair install that only effects the Windows directory.
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_ 		6. January 2007 @ 13:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
backup all the files you want onto a Data CD or DVD. Then format your hard disc and do a clean install.
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