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y2kbug
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I would go for a fresh install. i admit im bias for i have never used the repair install b/c i never cared if i lost data or have to reinstall apps.
As for some tips, just make sure u get key/registration info for all the programs you use and get them ready on a txt doc and save it on a floppy.
Use multiple partitions, for example give the windows install ~10gigs, downloads ~5-10gigs (unless u are a download a lot of stuff), and then data making up the rest. This will let u reinstall when every u need to w/o having to worry about losing data/redownloading stuff. As well u can then compress the data u dont use much easier this way.
And before u do anything make sure u backup all the data u want to keep, a one commonly forgotton is bookmarks....  |
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Little Bruin
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BeerCheeze
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y2kbug
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i knew their was something like that 4 sp2 b\c u do the same w/ sp1, i never looked 4 it before(thx 4 link). i just installed sp2 for the first time about 2 weeks ago (on a fresh clean install).
as for how much space for the windows install, right after the install windows xp takes up about 3gigs, lets assume u have a 1gig paging file, so thats 4gigs. i usally give it about 10 gigs and do some clean up when i get 2-3gigs remaining.
the bad thing about installing ur apps on another partion is that when u do reinstall windows some programs will not work b\c they are missing some registry keys.
for people who like to reinstall alot:
Windows XP Unattended Installation
Windows XP Unattended Installation, Part II |
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HackaX0rus
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nice link y2k that'll help a whole lot. but hopefully my awesome shiny new psu will eliinate my hdd corruption so i wont have to reinstall every month. 
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