Repair of Windows XP Home

From: Robb Pierce (robb_at_omegacomputerconsulting.com)
Date: 11/06/03 

Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 15:38:14 -0800

How the heck do i perform a repair install for xp home

I've done this with xp pro, and it works great, doesn't
mess with profiles or anything, everything is still
there, except it replaces the corrupt or missing os files

xp home, this option doesn't show during the re-install
screens. is this even possible with home?????

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