Would like to do a clean install of XP and all the appropriate drivers.....
Hi all....
I run OS 10.6 and Windows XP via Fusion or occasionally via Boot Camp. Recently, I've tried to update some software on the Windows machine, but the installer repeatedly refuses to finish due to a "error in execution of USB drivers".
It isn't clear what is causing this error, but since the only reason I use Windows at all is this specific software, I need to make it work.
I'm considering doing a fresh install of XP. My question is what is the best way to do this??? Should I repartition the hard drive? If so, that necessitates reinstalling my entire Mac partition as well, correct?
Is there a way to do a fresh install of XP without touching the Mac partition?
Thanks
Fabian
Hi Fabian,
first of: did you used your BootCamp Windows when creating the Fusion Windows VM ?
If so, then deleting an recreating the BootCamp Windows would 'destroy' the Fusion Windows VM !!
The BootCamp Assistant in OSX can revert back the former partitioning to one single OSX volume.
Just run it and you should get that option.
This repartitioning usually works without a hitch and without harming the OSX partition.
However, personally I would never ever 'fumble' with partitions without having made a backup of my valuable OSX and files before.
Regards
Stefan
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