Does reinstalling windows delete all stored data? If yes how can I

[Guest annonymous]

Photos and MS word files which were present before re installation? if the

files remain there is there any chance that an infection will also be still

there? thanks

[Guest smlunatick]

Re: Does reinstalling windows delete all stored data? If yes how can I

 

On Oct 4, 2:25 pm, annonymous <annonym...@discussions.microsoft.com>

wrote:

> Photos and MS word files which were present before re installation? if the

> files remain there is there any chance that an infection will also be still

> there? thanks

 

Re-installation of XP can occur in the following:

 

1) Re-install on top of the installed version. This will replace

"damaged" Windows XP files and should keep all your files intact.

This is usually known as a "repair reinstall" and may retain the

"infection."

 

2) Clean install. This will remove the installed version of XP and

re-install XP. You loose all files and settings.

 

3) Recovery CD. Each PC manufacturer develops there own recovery

system and depending on the option, the recovery cd may do a

"clear"/"restore" of XP and/or "repair" recovery.

 

 

As with any of these methods, BACK UP yor files!!! It is never

guarrantied the your files will ever be safe from "erasure" during any

of the re-install methods.