Installing Windows - will it delete preexisting dirs?

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Hey,

Somehow the Windows and program files directories on my computer got deleted. I was wondering that, if I reinstalled Windows, would other directories that exist on the computer survive? For example, C:/My Shared Folder? or would that directory be deleted?

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Ken Michaud
 
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Usually Os's like Windows XP Ask you before replacing any mandetory DOS files. Reinstalling Windows usually only replaces the Explorer.exe, IE, and some log files. Not realy DIS Directorys. :cool:
 
do a reinstall but install on the current partition. When it says that an operating system already exists, have it install on another folder. I usually call it \Windows1. All Data will be saved, however you will have to install drivers and maybe some programs that you already had.
 
When it says an OS already exists, (assuming it's the same OS as the one you're reinstalling) you should be presented with the options to:

Ignore
Install to seperate partition (or drive)
Repair
Overwrite

If you want to do a complete reinstall, I would suggest installing over the old install.
 
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