I've reinstalled XP Home over the top of an existing installation 
without any significant problems. Had to also reinstall all programs 
that include registry entries and had to do a "Windows Update". None of 
the data was lost. But, if I remember correctly, I had to import the 
outlook express address book from a backup.

Tom Mayer

Diane Kroeckel wrote:
> I was wondering if I reinstall XP Pro on my system, will it delete
> everything, or just install over my stuff and I'd have to reinstall my
> programs, but my data would still be there.  Naturally I'd back up
> everything first anyway.  Like a nondestructive install, or a destructive
> install.
>  
> Diane Kroeckel
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