How I can re-install XP in ntfs partition ? please,help me

[stoico1]

If I want re-install Win98 I always proceed in this way
boot in DOS,deltree the folders (windows,programs files)
and later ,installing again Win 98 ...

But now I have XP with ntfs...if I try reboot with a disk-boot in DOS
I can see the partition (obvius)

How can I re-install XP in ntfs ? I don't wanna delete the partition
(I want conserve my files) exist some program for make a disk boot for ntfs ?

[BJ_M]

not sure which question you are asking as you are not to clear..


win98 has to be installed in a fat32 partition ...

you can get a floppy boot disk that supports ntfs (bootdisk.com)

xp can be re-installed in a ntfs partition - just isntall it, into a diff. dir. if you want two xp's installed

[BJ_M]

you can install a 2nd xp right from the first one .. you dont need to boot into dos to do it .. or just use your bootable xp disk

[stoico1]

Well ...sorry for my bad english

I mean ...In the past I was worked with Win98 ...

I upgraded my system to WinXP and now I use ntfs partition.

I don't wanna two XP's...

I wanna make a clean re-installation of my XP.

I must delete this directories
"Program Files","Documents and Settings" and of course, "Windows" .
And later,re-install XP

but I can't do this...with the boot disk that I made in XP.

When I make a reboot with this disk ,I can't see the NTFS drive
(because is NTFS,and I boot in DOS)...

[BJ_M]

you put the xp cd in the computer, turn it on and let it boot and select NEW installation and delete the old partition and reformat and install -- you can do everything from the xp boot cd ..

[guns1inger]

Why are you reinstalling from scratch ?
XP has a pretty good repair installation mode. Boot from the XP CD and begin the install. It will detect the existing installation and offer to do a repair. This will reinstall XP but keep all your settings and applications in place. It might save you a lot of effort.

[reboot]

Don't choose "Repair using the repair console"...keep going through the install, and right after you hit F8 to agree to the terms of service, you will be offered the option to hit "R" to repair a current installation.
The only thing you have to do after that, is redownload and install all the windows updates.

[stoico1]

Thanks for the replies...well I don't have a crash situation in XP...
I want re-installing XP Just for clean the system totally....
(register,temps,hidden files,files of installations,many unknown files from internet,etc.)

I was used the programs of XP for make free space...also I drop manually the temp files
history,etc...

...the file "explorer.exe" ,the "system" folder,the hidden files in the "Documents & Settings" folder
all this things grow up and make your system more slow ...

When you create a file (whatever) the name of the file is saved in the registry
if you make a search in the registry you can find it...
so, the registry acummulate all the names of the
files that you make...I passed regclean and the names stay yet)

always I was used the system restoration of XP...and I make points for restoration...


I have firewall,antivirus,search and destroy,regclean...etc.

in http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm I found a program :NTFS reader...
this program can make a boot diskquette and you can read the NTFS partition in DOS...
But you only can view and copy files ...you can't drop folders
(I want drop folders).....

[reboot]

If you're going to start clean, just boot to the CD and follow the on screen instructions. Format when prompted.
Using any sort of bootdisk is a waste of time, unless you want to run fdisk, remove all partitions and make a new one FAT32, then install XP.

[BJ_M]

If you're going to start clean, just boot to the CD and follow the on screen instructions. Format when prompted.
Using any sort of bootdisk is a waste of time, unless you want to run fdisk, remove all partitions and make a new one FAT32, then install XP.

what i said also -- but he doesnt want to do this -

i have a hunch he wants to save some directories - if so , he should do what i said also -- install windows into a new directory and delete the old one ..

but im not sure anymore what he wants to do ..

[reboot]

but im not sure anymore what he wants to do ..

Exactly...Is this a repair, or new install, or what?
Get Partition magic. Make a partition, save what you want to it. Format and reinstall to C.
Purchase a second hard drive...

[stoico1]

Yep, BJ_M,the problem is that I don't wanna erase my info ...for this I can't re-format ...

Well ...until this time ,I guess the only way is save all my info in another HD ...and re-formated and re-install XP...I guess this is the only way for a clean ,new installation in NTFS.

My only fear is that I was planned re-install XP 1 time each 2 moths (only for clean the system) so,in a year I can have 6 re-format ...I don't know if this decrease the time of life of a HD (sorry my very "newbie" point of view)

I would prefer another method without re-formating ...but I see this can't be possible...

Very thanks for the replys....and sorry my bad english.


Don't shoot me !!! I'm only a newbie

[BJ_M]

yes you can -- as i said -- just install windows in a new directory each time and use a new user each time ..

then delete all the old stuff ..

[p_l]

Don't choose "Repair using the repair console"...keep going through the install, and right after you hit F8 to agree to the terms of service, you will be offered the option to hit "R" to repair a current installation.
The only thing you have to do after that, is redownload and install all the windows updates.

Doh! Now I know what I was doing wrong. Ya larn somefin' new every day. Thanks for the info.

[guns1inger]

There are a few good tools for cleaning up your system without going to this extreme.

Crap Cleaner CCleaner is very good. Finds files, orphaned .dlls, registry entries etc.

Registry Purifier cleans out the registry even further.

Constant reinstalls is a waste of time. I haven't reinstalled for over 12 months now, and things are still running smooth. Win98 - about every 6 months was the norm. XP and a few good utilities - not necessary.

[snitzle_iii]

ntsf=faster fat32=much easier to install
what u can do if you have a bad hd u can set it as slave and savage teh data and reformate it...

[BJ_M]

ntfs is not faster than fat32 .. in fact it is often slower ..

that is not the issue anyway ...