# Winders

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/winders/266642>\
**Category:** random\
**Created:** [July 22, 2008, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/winders/266642 "2008-07-22T23:23:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/winders/266642/1 "2008-07-22T23:23:27Z")

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Hi guys, is it possible to install Windows XP over the top of an existing version without losing any files or programs?

I have tried using the repair console but I’m still missing a required DLL and it can’t get it to start, and don’t really want to mess around too much in case I do some damage.

Thanks