That should have read "next time I [need to] reformat". :-) -Clint
----- Original Message ----- From: "OrpheusComputing.com" Thanks, I may give that method a shot on this PC next time I reformat. -Clint ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> First off, the registry is stored in the Windows folder, hidden and system, so that if the Windows folder is deleted, the registry is gone as well. As for the Programs folder, I've never taken that out, but have had on occasion, a second copy generated (I believe that was with Win 95). I have removed the Windows and its subfolders on several occasions using the Deltree.exe command. By doing this, I have stripped out the full windows system and now have a clean folder (will generate a new upon installation) for the new install of windows. The data for the other folders is there as are the programs. Many of these will have to be reinstalled to restore the dlls and other system files that were in Windows\System. I do store a backup copy of all my dlls in another folder using a little utility that will scan the disk and put copies of all the dlls in another folder. If you are worried about the autoexec and config.sys files, these are in the C: root folder and can easily be remove while in dos mode from a boot floppy. Keith Thompson "OrpheusComputing.com" wrote: > > If you delete the windows and programs files folders, you're > still going to have things on the HD that do not belong > there, and the registry will still be as it was. Is there a > way to delete an entire registry? (I've never tried it). IF > so, this may be an option. However, since windows has to be > installed again anyway, plus all the programs, OS and IE > updates, etc., again, reformatting first would not take any > more time...well, maybe 30 seconds longer. I Personally (and > for our customers' sake that need to upgrade a mobo) would > rather have a flawless stable system on a fresh format. But > if it works for you, good. :) I just wouldn't trust it. > -Clint ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
