vincelkh Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Please help! Recently there was some problem with my Window XP and I was asked to reinstall the os. Half way through it, there was a fatal error message that keeps restart the setup. Then I reinstall a newer version of Window XP and instead of upgrading on the old os, it become an additional os. This is not a problem except that all my important folders are in the My Documents folders as well on the Desktop of the old os.Can anyone tell me from the workable os, how do I:1) Find "My Documents" Folder in the old os from the new os2) Find Folders that placed on the Desktop of the old os (I created folders on the desktop).Please help as my important files are all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsden Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 From Windows Explorer...Locate the directory of the first XP install and look for C:\Documents and Settings\UserAccountIf your second XP install did not hose the original install location you should be able to find your Documents and Desktop.Where was your backup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincelkh Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi all,FYI, I managed to locate the folders by taking ownership of it.Thanks for all the help!Additionally, what is the best way to clean install/format my harddisk as I am planning to do this after this incident.Please provide step-by-step guide if possible.Appreciate your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeta Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Additionally, what is the best way to clean install/format my harddisk as I am planning to do this after this incident.Please provide step-by-step guide if possible.Appreciate your advice. please use this forum as a learning tool, you'll feel better about yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/\/\o\/\/ Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 FDISK will do the trick ......... if you want to be "Leading Edge" use .... Diskpart /\/\o\/\/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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