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sjb007 · 11-16-2008, 10:37 AM

For me personally, formatting is always the last option.

If you have access to another computer and a USB memory stick to transfer the necessary logs across then I would advise trying to save your system first by following the link above as advised by Glaswegian. Re-installing may be the quickest option but then you loose all data stored. By the time you have re-installed software and reinstalled personal data then it is not always as quick as it seems. Just a little patience goes a long way.

Iif you should choose to format, then that is your choice alone. I have placed advice below for you to read first to help you decide

Reformatting Considerations
When Should I Format, How Should I Reinstall?

Good luck!

11-16-2008, 10:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
sjb007 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lincoln UK Posts: 2,230 OS: Windows 7 Premium x64 My System	Re: Should I fix or re-install XP? For me personally, formatting is always the last option. If you have access to another computer and a USB memory stick to transfer the necessary logs across then I would advise trying to save your system first by following the link above as advised by Glaswegian. Re-installing may be the quickest option but then you loose all data stored. By the time you have re-installed software and reinstalled personal data then it is not always as quick as it seems. Just a little patience goes a long way. Iif you should choose to format, then that is your choice alone. I have placed advice below for you to read first to help you decide Reformatting Considerations When Should I Format, How Should I Reinstall? Good luck! __________________ If we have helped you then please consider donating Proud Member of ASAP & UNITE Since 2007 Last edited by sjb007; 11-16-2008 at 10:38 AM.