Windows7 RC to XP
Installing Windows7rc from XP pro resulted in a file called 'Windows.old.' If I format my drive and re-install XP can I then replace the new 'windows' file with my 'windows.old' folder after I rename it?
February 17th, 2010 6:30am

Hello,No, you cannot replace the new windows folder with the windows.old folder. You can only restore the personal files from the windows.old folder to the new windows: Show the hidden files-----------------------1. Open "My Computer", and click "Tools"->"Folder Options" and click the "View" tab. 2. Under "Hidden files and folders", click "Show hidden files and folders".3. Clear the "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)" check box and click "OK".Then Go to "Windows.old\Documents and Settings\[your user name]", copy this all contents to your new user profile folder.Thomas77
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February 17th, 2010 11:07am

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