Shortfuse
27 Aug 2006, 10:47pm
When I try a repair or re-install of XP Pro, I am prompted for the RAID drivers. I am reluctant to re-install these because I am concerned that I will lose data and software installations. I am adequately backed up, but the system is so complex that it will take a long time to do a clean install if it requires re-installing all original software and data files.
The system is 2x Xeon ASUS NCCH-DL with on-board Promise RAID controller. The system is functional, but one or two minor operating glitches point me towards an XP repair. The RAID 0 system is operating faultlessly. I prefer to leave everything alone than carry out a clean install.
Is there a way to repair or re-install XP on this system without disrupting the integrity of the currently installed programmes and data? Will re-installing the RAID drivers trash the system? Can I copy the RAID drivers and RAID configuration from the existing system before the re-install, in oder to retain integrity? How do I do it? I have re-installed Windows on IDE systems with no bother - this seems not to be so easy.
The system is 2x Xeon ASUS NCCH-DL with on-board Promise RAID controller. The system is functional, but one or two minor operating glitches point me towards an XP repair. The RAID 0 system is operating faultlessly. I prefer to leave everything alone than carry out a clean install.
Is there a way to repair or re-install XP on this system without disrupting the integrity of the currently installed programmes and data? Will re-installing the RAID drivers trash the system? Can I copy the RAID drivers and RAID configuration from the existing system before the re-install, in oder to retain integrity? How do I do it? I have re-installed Windows on IDE systems with no bother - this seems not to be so easy.