[ltp] Re-install default OS on a specified partition disk

[James Knott]

Guillermo Latorre wrote:
> Thank you for your answer.
> 
> 
>>A while ago, I reinstalled Windows on my ThinkPad, using the existing 
>>install partition.  The installation did not touch my Linux partitions. 
> 
> And how did you do it? Should I leave empty some Gigas and then start
> the installation program on the Predesktop Area? Or maybe I should make
> a primary partition on my disk and then run de installation program...
> Please, if you could tell me how you did it... 

I just booted into the install partitiion and reinstalled, over the 
existing XP partition.  However, as always, it's a good idea to back up 
your data and important config files.