[Bombadil]

Hi Chris,

I'm a bit confused?

Here is where I'm at;
I have an XP install that is about 2 years old
My machine is really beginning to slow down.

I was going to do a clean install until I found the above info.

Option 1, Do I make a BartPe boot disk and use Macrium Reflect along with my
original xp CD to restore my system with the 2 years of dross , while leaving all the data files on it.
All the data is backed up just in case of course!
OR
Option 2, Wipe the hard drive clean, do a clean install of Xp, install my basic programs (Word, Excel, Dragon Dictate, Dream Weaver, Photoshop, etc.) then make a BartPe boot disk and use Macrium Reflect along with my original xp CD to make an image, then later on restore Xp periodically?

Option 1 sounds to good to be true, but wanted to make sure

Thanks
Please Advise
Dave


bajadave
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