I have not done a fresh install of XP for a long time, and it's starting to show. Getting more and more sluggish, and now I'm getting BSOD when I do extended heavy use on my CPU. Specifically I'm trying to rip a file from my MiniDV camera to a DVD. I get about 30-40 minutes in, and then BSOD. My temps are only getting to around 43c, so that's not the problem.
I think it's time for a fresh XP install, but I have a lot of stuff set up that I don't want to lose. If I use that built in "documents and settings transfer" function (or whatever it's called), will that help me get a better install or will it just carry over my problems? Is there anything else I should try? I've got a rather complicated setup so everything in the "my pictures", "my documents", etc is all organized for my family, and I'd like to keep that.
I think it's time for a fresh XP install, but I have a lot of stuff set up that I don't want to lose. If I use that built in "documents and settings transfer" function (or whatever it's called), will that help me get a better install or will it just carry over my problems? Is there anything else I should try? I've got a rather complicated setup so everything in the "my pictures", "my documents", etc is all organized for my family, and I'd like to keep that.
