[SOLVED] Re-Install XP w/o Having to Re-Install Your Programs!

10-08-2007, 07:38 PM

Has your computer been running slower than when you bought it? or is it just burdened with excess files or A really bodacious Virus? I know most of you are lazy and would hate to have to reinstall all of your stolen software, but have no fear I have the solution! Installing XP in Unattended mode, and here is how:

Before moving ahead, make sure that CD-Rom in NOT your first boot device.

1. Login to XP and Insert you Windows XP disk in your drive.
2. Go to Command Prompt, and go to the drive(eg:- d:> assuming D is your CD drive.)
3. Then go to i386 folder(d:/i386>) and then type in the command prompt “WINNT32 /unattend”.
4. You will then see a setup starts running, which reinstalls the Windows on your computer, without harnessing your installed application and settings, and the too in unattended mode.

*I have yet to try this with Vista so if somebody want to give it a try and update me then please do!*

Sexified Loveandhatejw · 10-08-2007, 08:40 PM

would it delete my music?

Dizzy · 10-08-2007, 08:58 PM

even a fresh reinstall won't do that unless you format. dang, wish I'd have known this earlier. pain in the ass finding all my product keys to reactivate everything.

Sexified Loveandhatejw · 10-08-2007, 10:04 PM

Its not working for me but i highly doubt i typed it in right.

10-08-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Loveandhatejw

would it delete my music?

I wouldnt know considering I have all of my non system / Documents on my external so I will never lose them.

10-08-2007, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
lacrosse_man16 Posts: n/a	[SOLVED] Re-Install XP w/o Having to Re-Install Your Programs! Has your computer been running slower than when you bought it? or is it just burdened with excess files or A really bodacious Virus? I know most of you are lazy and would hate to have to reinstall all of your stolen software, but have no fear I have the solution! Installing XP in Unattended mode, and here is how: Before moving ahead, make sure that CD-Rom in NOT your first boot device. 1. Login to XP and Insert you Windows XP disk in your drive. 2. Go to Command Prompt, and go to the drive(eg:- d:> assuming D is your CD drive.) 3. Then go to i386 folder(d:/i386>) and then type in the command prompt “WINNT32 /unattend”. 4. You will then see a setup starts running, which reinstalls the Windows on your computer, without harnessing your installed application and settings, and the too in unattended mode. I have yet to try this with Vista so if somebody want to give it a try and update me then please do! Last edited by lacrosse_man16 : 10-08-2007 at 07:42 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sexified Loveandhatejw Experienced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: G-Rap Posts: 822 Reputation: 53	would it delete my music? __________________

10-08-2007, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Zune Priest Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,833 Reputation: 423	even a fresh reinstall won't do that unless you format. dang, wish I'd have known this earlier. pain in the ass finding all my product keys to reactivate everything. __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. Dizzy - Founder of zB REDnecks. Master Chief of Hillbillies.

10-08-2007, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sexified Loveandhatejw Experienced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: G-Rap Posts: 822 Reputation: 53	Its not working for me but i highly doubt i typed it in right. __________________

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