I have had to re-install vs I have had to re-do

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have had to re-install' is commonly used when referring to reinstalling software or applications, while 'I have had to re-do' is more general and can be used in various situations where something needs to be done again.

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I have had to re-install

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to reinstalling software or applications.

This phrase is used when talking about reinstalling software or applications on a computer or device.

Examples:

I have had to re-install the operating system on my computer.
After the update failed, I have had to re-install the software.
Due to a virus, I have had to re-install all my programs.
He has had to re-install the app multiple times due to bugs.
The technician has had to re-install the drivers to fix the issue.

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Jan 20, 2016 ... Over the course of the last 5 or so years I have had to re-install the 7 OS on both the laptop and desktop. I got to the point that MS says my key is ...

Alternatives:

I have had to reinstall
I had to reinstall
I've had to reinstall
I've had to re-install
I've had to reinstall the software

I have had to re-do

This phrase is correct and can be used in various situations where something needs to be done again.

This phrase is more general and can be used in different contexts when referring to doing something again.

Examples:

I have had to re-do my homework because I made a mistake.
After the painting was ruined, I have had to re-do it.
She has had to re-do the experiment to get accurate results.
Due to the error, I have had to re-do the entire project.
He has had to re-do the presentation to include the new information.

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Yes, I have had to re-do a lot of things because I ignored good advice. Ah, well. . . live and learn, right? I'm glad to know about the matte plastic--in the photo, you ...
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have had to re-do the process once - and likely will again, but I truly believes this works. I then apply alcohol ...
May 17, 2015 ... unfortunately I have had to re do all my previously created notes containing tables. I had a series of notes with two column tables to fill in each ...
Feb 20, 2014 ... In the past, I have had to re-do work over because restoring displayed images, but any of the settings, presets I made did not work and had to ...

Alternatives:

I have had to do again
I had to redo
I've had to redo
I've had to do again
I've had to redo the experiment

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I have had to re-install vs I have had to re-do