hotmog Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Following a recent problem that was caused by missing/corrupt WMI files, I ended up running a repair re-install of Windows XP. Whilst this resolved that particular issue, it introduced others that are now causing Microsoft Windows updates to fail. I contacted Microsoft support, but none of the workaround solutions they suggested have worked, and all they can advise now is that I need to start again from scratch, reformat the HD and effect a clean re-install of Windows XP. I have a Maxtor One-Touch 120GB external HD running Retropect 6.0. I have a full backup of the HD, and a duplicate only of all the Owner's folders (there is not enough room for those belonging to the other User Accounts). As I understand it, the normal backup contains not only all of the User Accounts' data and settings, but the entire Operating System as well. The problem I have, therefore, is that if I simply do a normal restore once I have re-installed XP, it will overwrite the "clean" OS files with corrupt ones again, so I will end up back at square one. What is the solution? Is it possible either to create a backup that excludes the operating system, or perform a restore likewise which doesn't affect the OS files? Any advice gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmog Posted July 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I think I've found it! When setting the backup parameters, if I select "All Files" then untick the Windows folder after clicking on Preview, that should back up everything except the OS files. When I do the restore, the clean XP reinstall should then remain untouched. Does this seem the right way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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