How do I do that and what is that used for? ----- Original Message ----- From: The Elf To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 3:47 PM Subject: Re: Installing WinXP over a prior installation? have you tried running system file checker and seeing if it can replace the files for you? inthane "Three things that should NEVER! be brought together; a laptop computer, a full cup of coffee, and a sneeze!" - Unknown Author- ----- Original Message ----- From: Bryan Garaventa To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 6:15 PM Subject: Installing WinXP over a prior installation? Does anyone know if it's possible to reinstall WinXP Pro over a prior installation? I'm missing some critical Windows files, and I'm hoping this will clear everything up. I just don't want to lose screen reader speech during the process. Thanks, Bryan