In a message dated 9/28/2008 9:15:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The Windows install does reformat the C partition. AND you usually have the option to format the drive. Of course your options may depend on what the mfg. includes, there are sometimes differences between companies. The only situation that an XP install or a factory restore or recover can't handle is if the drive is damaged. And I never assume that a drive is damaged unless it won't accept a system install. Hi: With an OEM Recovery Setup you have one or two choices. Many OEMs only give you one choice and that is to recover the PC to it's new state. Some, like Toshiba and Gateway, I know from experience offer the second choice of doing a "non-destructive recovery" which does NOT do a reformat and saves your old OS to a Special folder. and you don't lose your Data. With an XP Retail version you are given three choices, you might even say four. You can do a "Windows in-place reinstallation" which does not do a reformat, and does not harm your programs or data. Or, you can do a "Clean installation" which does do a reformat and wipes out the previous contents of the partition, or you can do a clean install to a partition that already contains another installation of XP. In this case both installations will run independently and no files or folders will be lost. I'm told you will even have a choice to run either version. There is a not recommended warning. The fourth option is the ability to use the "Windows Recovery console". There are only about 4 or 5 trick to learn with that and anyone can do a recovery. Bye Emile **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
