Is there any way to uninstall XP without reformatting?

2007-12-12 08:37:31

#1

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

Topic sais it all. I'm going to change my bed computer to a still horrifyingly outdated, but yet faster computer. I'm going to put this HDD in as a slave to the current 20GB drive in the "new" one. The thing is, that I don't want to format the 40GB drive in the old one, since I have lots of important stuff on it, and I don't want toe Windows folder taking up 2GB of it.

So, is there any way to completely uninstall Windows without reformatting?

(No, just deleting the folder won't work)

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-12 08:40:23

#2

Tehremos: Parcel of ol' Crams; +128|6886|Somersetshire

what you could do is connect it up as a slave then just transfer what you want on to the master HD, then refomat ??

2007-12-12 09:44:49

#3

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

Tehremos wrote:
what you could do is connect it up as a slave then just transfer what you want on to the master HD, then refomat ??

Nah, that'll take ages, and besides, 30GB data ain't gonna fit onto a 20GB drive.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-12 10:26:26

#4

tkoi: Utahraptor!; +148|6625|Texas

Find a bigger drive in your junk-mound then.

2007-12-12 10:30:52

#5

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

GGF0RCE wrote:
Find a bigger drive in your junk-mound then.

Don't have any. NEXT!

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-12 11:00:56

#6

']['error: Banned; +630|7122|The Netherlands

no.

2007-12-12 12:27:56

#7

elite.mafia: Banned; +122|6931|USA

buy computer parts that are less than 10 years old?

2007-12-12 13:38:09

#8

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

elite.mafia wrote:
buy computer parts that are less than 10 years old?

You really think I pay for that stuff? Think again. I do make hundreds of euros when I sell it, though.

Oh, and I'd like to see a 40GB ATA133 hard drive in 1997.

Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2007-12-12 13:38:51)

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-12 13:38:15

#9

Lucien: Fantasma Parastasie; +1,451|7131

this thread made me laugh.

Also, no. You're fucked.

2007-12-12 13:40:41

#10

KnowMeByTrailOfDead: Jackass of all Trades; +62|7159|Dayton, Ohio

Your only real viable option is to delete the windows and program files folders from the drive after you slave it. Just make sure there isn't anything you really need in there. Have FUN

2007-12-12 13:43:25

#11

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

KnowMeByTrailOfDead wrote:
Your only real viable option is to delete the windows and program files folders from the drive after you slave it. Just make sure there isn't anything you really need in there. Have FUN

Windows folder won't get deleted. I hate that.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-12 13:57:27

#12

KylieTastic: Games, Girls, Guinness; +85|6930|Cambridge, UK

Freezer7Pro wrote:
KnowMeByTrailOfDead wrote:
Your only real viable option is to delete the windows and program files folders from the drive after you slave it. Just make sure there isn't anything you really need in there. Have FUN
Windows folder won't get deleted. I hate that.

Why cant you delete it?

I've put a junked old drive as a slave before and delete the old windows folder. It aint like there are magic runes to protect it (more than maybe a system or hidden attribute here-or-there that can be changed)

2007-12-12 14:11:30

#13

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

KylieTastic wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
KnowMeByTrailOfDead wrote:
Your only real viable option is to delete the windows and program files folders from the drive after you slave it. Just make sure there isn't anything you really need in there. Have FUN
Windows folder won't get deleted. I hate that.
Why cant you delete it?

I've put a junked old drive as a slave before and delete the old windows folder. It aint like there are magic runes to protect it (more than maybe a system or hidden attribute here-or-there that can be changed)

There are tons of hidden files that won't get deleted. Believe me - I've tried. And there's some flash extension that is protected by magic runes. I've tried under several OS' (Windows 2000, ME, XP, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat), and it simply can't be deleted.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-12 14:14:20

#14

lavadisk: I am a cat ¦ 3; +369|7307|Denver colorado

Fuck. get a cheap external hard drive.

2007-12-12 19:16:38

#15

CrazeD: Member; +368|7151|Maine

Freezer7Pro wrote:
KylieTastic wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:

Windows folder won't get deleted. I hate that.
Why cant you delete it?

I've put a junked old drive as a slave before and delete the old windows folder. It aint like there are magic runes to protect it (more than maybe a system or hidden attribute here-or-there that can be changed)
There are tons of hidden files that won't get deleted. Believe me - I've tried. And there's some flash extension that is protected by magic runes. I've tried under several OS' (Windows 2000, ME, XP, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat), and it simply can't be deleted.

Uh, it's always worked fine for me. You must be doing it wrong...

2007-12-12 19:34:03

#16

Dauntless: Admin; +2,249|7220|London

CrazeD wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
KylieTastic wrote:

Why cant you delete it?

I've put a junked old drive as a slave before and delete the old windows folder. It aint like there are magic runes to protect it (more than maybe a system or hidden attribute here-or-there that can be changed)
There are tons of hidden files that won't get deleted. Believe me - I've tried. And there's some flash extension that is protected by magic runes. I've tried under several OS' (Windows 2000, ME, XP, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat), and it simply can't be deleted.
Uh, it's always worked fine for me. You must be doing it wrong...

2007-12-12 19:39:01

#17

Mr.Dooomed: Find your center.; +752|6806

Freezer7Pro wrote:
I'm going to change my bed computer to a still horrifyingly outdated, but yet faster computer.

Does anybody else find it odd he has a 'BED COMPUTER'? I mean, what happened to the old one? Did you....WEAR it out some how? Are you using it for pr0n?? Are you sticking your penie in the usb ports? A bed computer...Wow...

Nature is a powerful force. Those who seek to subdue nature, never do so permanently.

2007-12-12 19:55:00

#18

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6916|King Of The Islands

Dauntless wrote:
CrazeD wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
There are tons of hidden files that won't get deleted. Believe me - I've tried. And there's some flash extension that is protected by magic runes. I've tried under several OS' (Windows 2000, ME, XP, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat), and it simply can't be deleted.
Uh, it's always worked fine for me. You must be doing it wrong...

QFE

rename windows windows.old
rename docume~1 old.doc

(Or use BartPE/Another Windows' GUI)

Restart, Boot to CD, install Windows, Leave File System Intact.

Last edited by Cheez (2007-12-13 03:14:22)

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2007-12-12 22:37:12

#19

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

Im_Dooomed wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
I'm going to change my bed computer to a still horrifyingly outdated, but yet faster computer.
Does anybody else find it odd he has a 'BED COMPUTER'? I mean, what happened to the old one? Did you....WEAR it out some how? Are you using it for pr0n?? Are you sticking your penie in the usb ports? A bed computer...Wow...

Naw, for watching movies before sleep/reading/surfing. I actually don't have any porn on it. Srs bsns.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-13 03:08:13

#20

hawaythelads: We are PREMIER LEAGUE!; +84|6964|Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Freezer7Pro wrote:
make hundreds of euros when I sell it, though.

So just buy some decent parts.

2007-12-13 11:30:49

#21

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7059|SE London

What an over the top solution to the problem. It is doable, as well as being fairly easy, but not formatting when you install XP is just asking for trouble. It is a very poor idea - and all for a meagre 30GB, just burn it to DVDs for fucks sake - only 3-4DLs (or 6-7 SLs) - that's by far the quickest easiest solution for you. Or plug another, less minute, drive on there and backup.

The whole idea of installing Windows without formatting horrifies me and is something you really, really shouldn't do.

Or just throw the system out of the window - it can't be worth more than £25.

Last edited by Bertster7 (2007-12-13 11:31:52)

2007-12-19 10:26:31

#22

KnowMeByTrailOfDead: Jackass of all Trades; +62|7159|Dayton, Ohio

Freezer7Pro wrote:
KylieTastic wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:

Windows folder won't get deleted. I hate that.
Why cant you delete it?

I've put a junked old drive as a slave before and delete the old windows folder. It aint like there are magic runes to protect it (more than maybe a system or hidden attribute here-or-there that can be changed)
There are tons of hidden files that won't get deleted. Believe me - I've tried. And there's some flash extension that is protected by magic runes. I've tried under several OS' (Windows 2000, ME, XP, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat), and it simply can't be deleted.

First thing you may need to do is take ownership of all the files and change the premissiosn on them. Make sure you force them down from the top and you should be good to go.

2007-12-19 10:46:57

#23

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

Bertster7 wrote:
Or just throw the system out of the window - it can't be worth more than £25.

I sold a similar system, with an 1.4GHz P4, 512MB RAM, 20GB HDD and a 9200SE for 140€ last week. Those things go like butter in the butt of the goatse guy over here. People want something cheap for checking mail and stuff.

KnowMeByTrailOfDead wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
KylieTastic wrote:

Why cant you delete it?

I've put a junked old drive as a slave before and delete the old windows folder. It aint like there are magic runes to protect it (more than maybe a system or hidden attribute here-or-there that can be changed)
There are tons of hidden files that won't get deleted. Believe me - I've tried. And there's some flash extension that is protected by magic runes. I've tried under several OS' (Windows 2000, ME, XP, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat), and it simply can't be deleted.
First thing you may need to do is take ownership of all the files and change the premissiosn on them. Make sure you force them down from the top and you should be good to go.

Meh, already did a reformat.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2007-12-19 11:13:12

#24

ReTox: Member; +100|6977|State of RETOXification

You do NOT have to format an XP drive if it is a slave and especially if you have another install of windows already on the "new" computer. Vista yes as Vista can't be easily deleted without a format.

With XP all you need to do is browse to the drive, click once on the windows folder (make sure it is not the "new" drive!) and hold shift and press delete. Say yes and you're done... the old windows is gone. Then all you need to do is edit the boot ini to point to the proper HD. Google it to find how, it's not difficult.

Now if you want to just migrate the old windows to the new windows that is pretty easy as well. Just put the "new" drive in the old PC as a slave and use a partition copier program to copy the old drive. Install into the "new" PC and run the windows setup off the CD. Select to install windows, it should find a previous version already installed, choose to repair. Done.

Last edited by ReTox (2007-12-19 11:14:51)

2007-12-19 11:47:51

#25

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6675|Winland

ReTox wrote:
You do NOT have to format an XP drive if it is a slave and especially if you have another install of windows already on the "new" computer. Vista yes as Vista can't be easily deleted without a format.

With XP all you need to do is browse to the drive, click once on the windows folder (make sure it is not the "new" drive!) and hold shift and press delete. Say yes and you're done... the old windows is gone. Then all you need to do is edit the boot ini to point to the proper HD. Google it to find how, it's not difficult.

Now if you want to just migrate the old windows to the new windows that is pretty easy as well. Just put the "new" drive in the old PC as a slave and use a partition copier program to copy the old drive. Install into the "new" PC and run the windows setup off the CD. Select to install windows, it should find a previous version already installed, choose to repair. Done.

flash.jsp in system32\flash (I think) can't be deleted at all, I've tried everything. And there are tons of those incredibly hidden files that just won't be deleted. I once tried with an empty drive with just XP on, to delete C:\WINDOWS and all other folders. 500MB was still taken up, with all OS' set to show all files.

And repair installs will fuck up Windows Update.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

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