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Re: Using DOS to copy, past and overwrite one HDD partition to another??? I'M BEGGING GUYS...
by Michael Munkittrick on Mar 13, 2007 at 9:12:41 pm

MIKE!!! Where do I send the 6-pack?

The process wasn't flawless, but after reinstalling Win XP Pro OVER the Win Vista OS, I went to DOS (running from a CD) and copied my "programs", "documents" and "windows" directories completely intact. I set the transfer to overwrite only exact files and leave other untouched, and upon reboot, the thing buzzed to life.

I lost my additional peripheral hardware, but reinstallation of the core drivers was successful in restoring their function. I also lost my authentication from Microsoft but a quick log-in at their site authenticated my original install and now I'm stumbling through life as a happy XP user again.

God Bless you and thanks...

Michael Munkittrick
Gainesville, Florida USA

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Using DOS to copy, past and overwrite one HDD partition to another??? I'M BEGGING GUYS... by Michael Munkittrick on Mar 12, 2007 at 4:28:22 am
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