can I re - install Windows XP without losing everything on the drive?

My system restore stop working and I have tried almost everything with no luck, now, I think to reinstall my Windows XP from the original disk, I had when I bought this computer, I know I'll lose all the windows "updates" if I do this, but I'll also lose all of my other files or programs on this drive?

Hello LarryStevens,

You could do an installation repair of XP as opposed to a 'clean install' (wipe everything).

How to perform a repair XP installation.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5467862_perform-repair-install-Windows-XP.html

Hope it will be useful.

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