Reinstall/Repair Windows XP problem

  1. Problem - corrupt OE 6 (don't ask) WinXP SP3 installed on drive C (320 GB)
  2. Uninstalled SP3.
  3. Installation using WinXP CD, under the "Welcome to Windows Setup", there are 2 choices, 'Upgrade' and 'New Installation', I chose the second.  (Do not ask)
  4. Worked fine except installed on drive D, which is only 40 GB.
  5. Apparently I should gone to upgrade, which apparently puts you in the repair console (which does not seem very good reviews.)
  6. Important to note the computer not to was not crushed with lost files etc, it worked well except for the problems of the OE.
  7. Would appreciate any suggestions.  Please keep the flames to a minimum.
  8. The solution would be easier than of simply by selecting the upgrade option?

Thanks to you all

Dave

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