my preference in a situation like this would be to backup all files, format and start from a clean slate.

If you have time for it.

yep, that's why I have unattended windows setup disks.

and for those who don't have the time to make one, all you have to do is put the winnt.sif on floppy, and have the floppy inserted during windows setup

Of course, you will need to install your programs manually then

Of course, you will need to install your programs manually then

And that costs the most time!

I've about 10GB of software installed (no games) on my pc, it took me 6 hours to install.

But I personally use ghost at the moment. B)