registering installed programs after reinstall

[malaycobra]

I just reinstalled Win XP Pro.

Is there any way to "re-register" the software that is already installed on the machine. All my programs are there, but file associations, shortcuts etc are gone.

Also, Window overwrote my "my documents" folder. I used a utility to try and recover the original one, but no luck. Any advice on effective ways to accomplish this? I urgently need recent files that had not been included in the last back up.

 

[bcastner]

The was an in-place repair "upgrade' reinstallation, or did you have XP overwrite its original installation?

http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp&NoWebContent=1

 

[malaycobra]

I got mad and overwrote the installation. I didn't have a local admin password, so i couldn't repair or start windows to create one.

 

[bcastner]

Then:

1. You will have to reinstall the software
2. You will have to explore data recovery options:

See the links, and discussion, in this recent thread: thread779-749246

 

[malaycobra]

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it.