Do Need To Reinstall All Existing Programs?
Mar 26, 2008Just installed Vista Home Premium as upgrade to Windows XP. Do I need to reinstall all my existing programs? Is there a way to create a short cut to the existiing programs.
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Will Reinstall Delete Existing Files?
Sep 15, 2008On a recent reboot from my desktop screen, I was confronted with a user login screen that asked for a password. I've never use a password for access, nor did I set my PC up this way. Don't know how it happened, but with no password, I can't get it. Dell says that I must reinstall my operating system. They also say that, unlike windows XP, a reinstallation will overwrite all of my existing files/folders. Is this true?
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Apr 21, 2008I had to reinstall Vista after it refused to work with my video card following download of SP1. The previous installation has two user accounts, one for me and one for my wife.
1) Programs no longer work - will I have to reinstall everything?
2) We both need access to our old Outlook PST files. I know these were probably kept in windows.old but is there likely to be any problems accessing them? If so, what do I need to do?
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My machine was OEM but did come with a Vista DVD.
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Mar 23, 2008when a virus or I do something stupid or an interruption occurs. If this results in a partial installation but no unstall file existing.. It is impossible to re-install that application, or to remove the entry from programs and features.
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How To Reinstall Windows Without Removing Programs Installed?
Jul 29, 2009I do not have reinstall option on CD of windows vista, and i have found major problems after i do system restore, I just need to upgrade or doing something to reinstall windows on same folder as CD gives me new installation no upgrade, And i want replace installation to replace files and install windows again and keeping updates and upgrades i done to the windows. also, to keep software installed, i used to do that in windows XP but could not do it in Vista as no option for upgrade, or install windows on same folder so that not losing the files or programs installed.
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Mar 27, 2008I have been running Windows Vista Ultimate for the last 60 days or so (using the trial period) but I am quickly coming up to the end of the 120 days trial period. I have now purchased Window Home premium. Is there anyway to "convert" my existing Vista Ultimate install to my Windows Home version?
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