[Question] Repair install

[superpimp]

Windows XP isn't working quite properly anymore, sometimes when I boot, I see no errors but nothing will start, like ie, MSN, and other apps. Other times it works just like it should. Now, I was thinking of doing a repair installation and I was wondering if it removes all documents and settings/installed apps?

thx!

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[Sonic]

Repair windows doesn't affect your personnal data, it keep your user profile too, so if the problem is in your profile the repair does nothing ...

Try to create a new user and look if the problem remains, if yes the repair can help you.

Goodbye.

[nitroshift]

you might need to reinstall some drivers though.

[Sonic]

No, drivers are kept.

[superpimp]

well, it can't be a user problem, beacause all users have it. Now I can only boot in safe boot, if I start windows normally, nothing will open :s

[PsiMoon314]

Hi,

I would be inclined to test for Viruses and Spyware on all user accounts before doing anything else.

You never know what you or other users have picked up on their travels around the web.

Kind Regards

Simon

[superpimp]

I did,I ran a virus scan, spyware/adware scan, I even checked with microsoft's tool for deleting malware. They all give nothing bad.

[spacesurfer]

not all viruses and especially spyware/malware are detected. it does suspiciously look like malware problem.

[superpimp]

so, what would be best then? Repair install or something else?

[spacesurfer]

correct me if i'm wrong but a repair install only fixes WINDOWS system files.

any infected files belong to other programs will not be repaired (or documents.)