How to Fix XP?
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How to Fix XP?
Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from here.
Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer. I
now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without the
disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when the
UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive, which
has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to run this
program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot to maintain,
& the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can not
be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there was
already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands seem to
be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change that back.
3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network. When I
use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on "user
settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some file is
missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am not able to
transfer files to another computer.
4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when putting
in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk needs to be
formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option for format &
shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
know what to attempt next. Thanks.
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Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer. I
now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without the
disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when the
UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive, which
has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to run this
program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot to maintain,
& the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can not
be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there was
already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands seem to
be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change that back.
3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network. When I
use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on "user
settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some file is
missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am not able to
transfer files to another computer.
4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when putting
in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk needs to be
formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option for format &
shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
know what to attempt next. Thanks.
--
"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure
Island, and, best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your
life."
Walt Disney.
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Re: How to Fix XP?
Instead of copying data to a CD, try an external hard drive instead.
Once the data is copied, you might want to consider a Clean Install.
If you want to use UBCD4Win to repair your current Windows XP
installation instead, I suggest posting to this forum:
http://ubcd4win.com/forum/index.php?showforum=5
Also, this video might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMndA_ND9_A
Jamie W wrote:
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation.
> Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
> disk.
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
> into my XP without the disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>
> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately
> when the UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into
> "X" drive, which has no space & I continue to get errors that "not
> enough space to run this program". I changed defaults in Registry,
> but requires reboot to maintain, & the reboot makes it default back
> to "X" drive.
> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll
> can not be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32
> folder, (there was already one there). Still tells me file is
> missing. All commands seem to be looking for files in the "X" drive
> - don't know how to change that back.
> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network.
> When I use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click
> on "user settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error
> that some file is missing). Under network controls the screen is
> blank, so I am not able to transfer files to another computer.
>
> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when
> putting in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States
> disk needs to be formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no
> option for format & shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>
> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I
> don't know what to attempt next. Thanks.
Once the data is copied, you might want to consider a Clean Install.
If you want to use UBCD4Win to repair your current Windows XP
installation instead, I suggest posting to this forum:
http://ubcd4win.com/forum/index.php?showforum=5
Also, this video might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMndA_ND9_A
Jamie W wrote:
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation.
> Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
> disk.
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
> into my XP without the disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>
> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately
> when the UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into
> "X" drive, which has no space & I continue to get errors that "not
> enough space to run this program". I changed defaults in Registry,
> but requires reboot to maintain, & the reboot makes it default back
> to "X" drive.
> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll
> can not be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32
> folder, (there was already one there). Still tells me file is
> missing. All commands seem to be looking for files in the "X" drive
> - don't know how to change that back.
> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network.
> When I use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click
> on "user settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error
> that some file is missing). Under network controls the screen is
> blank, so I am not able to transfer files to another computer.
>
> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when
> putting in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States
> disk needs to be formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no
> option for format & shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>
> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I
> don't know what to attempt next. Thanks.
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Re: How to Fix XP?
Always reply to your original thread, please:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsof ... 65559dda36
There's an awful lot of "need to know" info there, Jamie.
Jamie W wrote:
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here.
> Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
> causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
> advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
>
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer.
> I
> now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without
> the
> disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>
> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when
> the
> UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive, which
> has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to run this
> program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot to
> maintain,
> & the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
>
> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can not
> be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there was
> already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands seem to
> be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change that
> back.
>
> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network. When
> I
> use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on "user
> settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some file is
> missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am not able to
> transfer files to another computer.
>
> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when putting
> in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk needs to
> be
> formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option for format &
> shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>
> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
> know what to attempt next. Thanks.
http://groups.google.com/group/microsof ... 65559dda36
There's an awful lot of "need to know" info there, Jamie.
Jamie W wrote:
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here.
> Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
> causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
> advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
>
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer.
> I
> now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without
> the
> disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>
> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when
> the
> UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive, which
> has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to run this
> program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot to
> maintain,
> & the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
>
> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can not
> be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there was
> already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands seem to
> be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change that
> back.
>
> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network. When
> I
> use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on "user
> settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some file is
> missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am not able to
> transfer files to another computer.
>
> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when putting
> in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk needs to
> be
> formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option for format &
> shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>
> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
> know what to attempt next. Thanks.
Re: How to Fix XP?
Jamie W wrote:
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got
> wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
> disk.
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
> into my XP without the disk.
How about...
XP install CD
Repair console
fixmbr
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
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> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got
> wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
> disk.
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
> into my XP without the disk.
How about...
XP install CD
Repair console
fixmbr
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
--
dadiOH
____________________________
dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
Re: How to Fix XP?
dadiOH wrote:
> Jamie W wrote:
>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
>> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>
>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
>> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation.
>> Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
>> disk.
>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
>> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
>> into my XP without the disk.
>
> How about...
>
> XP install CD
> Repair console
> fixmbr
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
Definitely worth a try. This page has a few more suggestions:
http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/
> Jamie W wrote:
>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
>> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>
>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
>> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation.
>> Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
>> disk.
>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
>> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
>> into my XP without the disk.
>
> How about...
>
> XP install CD
> Repair console
> fixmbr
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
Definitely worth a try. This page has a few more suggestions:
http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/
Re: How to Fix XP?
Here are some things you can try, you may need to remove your HD from yor
computer to attach to another computer as a slave drive or and external USB
drive:
1 - Test your HD for defects and fix if available use Western Digital Diag
(WinDlg -
http://support.wdc.com/product/download ... =3&lang=en )
2 - If drive is good or repairable then backup your drive to prevent
accidental data loss (Acronis True Image -
http://support.wdc.com/product/download ... dc_lang=en )
3 - Try an over the top install first before a complete clean
install. That will save your programs and data if they haven't been corruped
also.
4 - If your computer is a major brand like HP or Dell and that may mean that
you
may have a recovery partition on your drive as well. If it hasn't been
corrupted also you can boot from the partition using the boot menu of the
computer to access the recovery partition and do a complete recovery to
factory defaults from there. This is also why we did the backup, you will
need to copy your data from the backup to your system when you complete the
recovery.
5 - If no recovery partition then you will need to borrow omeones XP Pro CD
so that you can create a slipstreamed copy with SP3 so that you can
re-install the OS. If you have on your Windows Product Sticker the letters
OEM you will need to borrow a CD from someone with the same brand computer
you have (not model, meaning if yours is a HP then borrow a CD from someone
who also has an HP with OEM on their sticker). This would be the only way
that you can use the procuct license numbers on the Windows sticker on yoru
computer.
This should help you get on your way to getting your computer working again.
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computer to attach to another computer as a slave drive or and external USB
drive:
1 - Test your HD for defects and fix if available use Western Digital Diag
(WinDlg -
http://support.wdc.com/product/download ... =3&lang=en )
2 - If drive is good or repairable then backup your drive to prevent
accidental data loss (Acronis True Image -
http://support.wdc.com/product/download ... dc_lang=en )
3 - Try an over the top install first before a complete clean
install. That will save your programs and data if they haven't been corruped
also.
4 - If your computer is a major brand like HP or Dell and that may mean that
you
may have a recovery partition on your drive as well. If it hasn't been
corrupted also you can boot from the partition using the boot menu of the
computer to access the recovery partition and do a complete recovery to
factory defaults from there. This is also why we did the backup, you will
need to copy your data from the backup to your system when you complete the
recovery.
5 - If no recovery partition then you will need to borrow omeones XP Pro CD
so that you can create a slipstreamed copy with SP3 so that you can
re-install the OS. If you have on your Windows Product Sticker the letters
OEM you will need to borrow a CD from someone with the same brand computer
you have (not model, meaning if yours is a HP then borrow a CD from someone
who also has an HP with OEM on their sticker). This would be the only way
that you can use the procuct license numbers on the Windows sticker on yoru
computer.
This should help you get on your way to getting your computer working again.
--
The Top Inno Setup Script Generator - http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
Re: How to Fix XP?
Ok, did all 8 steps of the last link - still back to rebooting itself. Did
FixMBR - same thing. At some point hit a key that sent me to a screen where
I could select "stop automatic reboot" which I selected. On next boot I got
the following blue screen:
A problem has been detected & Windows has been shut down.......
Technical Info: STOP: 0x0000007F (0x0000000D, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
0x00000000)
I See a lot of info on the web in regards to various reasons for this error,
but none seem to apply to this situation. Any suggestions appreciated.
"Daave" <daave@example.com> wrote in message
news:eQagJHRHLHA.5700@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> dadiOH wrote:
>> Jamie W wrote:
>>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
>>> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>>
>>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
>>> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation.
>>> Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
>>> disk.
>>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
>>> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
>>> into my XP without the disk.
>>
>> How about...
>>
>> XP install CD
>> Repair console
>> fixmbr
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
>
> Definitely worth a try. This page has a few more suggestions:
>
> http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/
>
>
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>
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FixMBR - same thing. At some point hit a key that sent me to a screen where
I could select "stop automatic reboot" which I selected. On next boot I got
the following blue screen:
A problem has been detected & Windows has been shut down.......
Technical Info: STOP: 0x0000007F (0x0000000D, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
0x00000000)
I See a lot of info on the web in regards to various reasons for this error,
but none seem to apply to this situation. Any suggestions appreciated.
"Daave" <daave@example.com> wrote in message
news:eQagJHRHLHA.5700@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> dadiOH wrote:
>> Jamie W wrote:
>>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
>>> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>>
>>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
>>> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation.
>>> Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win
>>> disk.
>>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
>>> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
>>> into my XP without the disk.
>>
>> How about...
>>
>> XP install CD
>> Repair console
>> fixmbr
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
>
> Definitely worth a try. This page has a few more suggestions:
>
> http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
> signature database 5256 (20100706) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
>
>
>
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Re: How to Fix XP?
It's probably time to cut your losses and perform a Clean Install. (Or
you could first perform a Repair Install assuming the SP levels match.)
You could also check for hardware issues, such as bad RAM. I doubt
that's your issue, though, since your problem happened immediately after
a power failure during an update.
One last thing you might want to try is reset your CMOS.
Links:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000976.htm
Jamie W wrote:
> Ok, did all 8 steps of the last link - still back to rebooting
> itself. Did FixMBR - same thing. At some point hit a key that sent
> me to a
> screen where I could select "stop automatic reboot" which I selected.
> On next
> boot I got the following blue screen:
>
> A problem has been detected & Windows has been shut down.......
> Technical Info: STOP: 0x0000007F (0x0000000D, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
> 0x00000000)
>
> I See a lot of info on the web in regards to various reasons for this
> error, but none seem to apply to this situation. Any suggestions
> appreciated.
>
> "Daave" <daave@example.com> wrote in message
> news:eQagJHRHLHA.5700@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> dadiOH wrote:
>>> Jamie W wrote:
>>>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go
>>>> from here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>>>
>>>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
>>>> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot
>>>> situation. Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer
>>>> using UBCD4Win disk.
>>>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
>>>> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
>>>> into my XP without the disk.
>>>
>>> How about...
>>>
>>> XP install CD
>>> Repair console
>>> fixmbr
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
>>
>> Definitely worth a try. This page has a few more suggestions:
>>
>> http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/
>>
>>
>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
>> signature database 5256 (20100706) __________
>>
>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
> signature database 5256 (20100706) __________
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
you could first perform a Repair Install assuming the SP levels match.)
You could also check for hardware issues, such as bad RAM. I doubt
that's your issue, though, since your problem happened immediately after
a power failure during an update.
One last thing you might want to try is reset your CMOS.
Links:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000976.htm
Jamie W wrote:
> Ok, did all 8 steps of the last link - still back to rebooting
> itself. Did FixMBR - same thing. At some point hit a key that sent
> me to a
> screen where I could select "stop automatic reboot" which I selected.
> On next
> boot I got the following blue screen:
>
> A problem has been detected & Windows has been shut down.......
> Technical Info: STOP: 0x0000007F (0x0000000D, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
> 0x00000000)
>
> I See a lot of info on the web in regards to various reasons for this
> error, but none seem to apply to this situation. Any suggestions
> appreciated.
>
> "Daave" <daave@example.com> wrote in message
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>> dadiOH wrote:
>>> Jamie W wrote:
>>>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go
>>>> from here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>>>
>>>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was
>>>> interrupted, causing computer to go into a virtual reboot
>>>> situation. Got wonderful advice, & was able to boot into computer
>>>> using UBCD4Win disk.
>>>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my
>>>> computer. I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot
>>>> into my XP without the disk.
>>>
>>> How about...
>>>
>>> XP install CD
>>> Repair console
>>> fixmbr
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true
>>
>> Definitely worth a try. This page has a few more suggestions:
>>
>> http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp/
>>
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Another Hitch
So I finally gave in and decided to just start from square one - used the XP
Pro disk to reinstall. Got through most of it, to the point where it asked
me for language, etc. Said it needed to reboot, said OK, & now we are back
to a stall. It has the little box that says "Windows is shutting down,
please wait" & has been on that screen for over 30 min. I'm afraid to turn
it off as this is what started the whole problem in the first place, but
don't know what else to do. It does not recognize any keyboard commands,
etc. Any advice welcomed. It's about to go out the window!
"Jamie W" <stitchindesigns@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Ol7kRCMHLHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
> causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
> advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
>
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer.
> I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without
> the disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>
> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when
> the UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive,
> which has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to
> run this program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot to
> maintain, & the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
>
> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can not
> be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there was
> already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands seem to
> be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change that
> back.
>
> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network. When
> I use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on "user
> settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some file is
> missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am not able to
> transfer files to another computer.
>
> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when putting
> in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk needs to
> be formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option for format
> & shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>
> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
> know what to attempt next. Thanks.
>
> --
> "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure
> Island, and, best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your
> life."
> Walt Disney.
>
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Pro disk to reinstall. Got through most of it, to the point where it asked
me for language, etc. Said it needed to reboot, said OK, & now we are back
to a stall. It has the little box that says "Windows is shutting down,
please wait" & has been on that screen for over 30 min. I'm afraid to turn
it off as this is what started the whole problem in the first place, but
don't know what else to do. It does not recognize any keyboard commands,
etc. Any advice welcomed. It's about to go out the window!
"Jamie W" <stitchindesigns@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Ol7kRCMHLHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>
> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
> causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
> advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
>
> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer.
> I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without
> the disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>
> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when
> the UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive,
> which has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to
> run this program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot to
> maintain, & the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
>
> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can not
> be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there was
> already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands seem to
> be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change that
> back.
>
> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network. When
> I use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on "user
> settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some file is
> missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am not able to
> transfer files to another computer.
>
> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when putting
> in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk needs to
> be formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option for format
> & shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>
> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
> know what to attempt next. Thanks.
>
> --
> "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure
> Island, and, best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your
> life."
> Walt Disney.
>
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>
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>
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Re: Another Hitch
Can get it to boot into Windows now, have no sound & can not get connected
to the Internet. Was connected when I used the UBCD4Win disk, so know that
should be working. Have gone through the network setup wizard several times
without success. ANy tips? Getting very frustrated with this whole
process.
"Jamie W" <stitchindesigns@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:O2VRJXgHLHA.4824@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> So I finally gave in and decided to just start from square one - used the
> XP Pro disk to reinstall. Got through most of it, to the point where it
> asked me for language, etc. Said it needed to reboot, said OK, & now we
> are back to a stall. It has the little box that says "Windows is shutting
> down, please wait" & has been on that screen for over 30 min. I'm afraid
> to turn it off as this is what started the whole problem in the first
> place, but don't know what else to do. It does not recognize any keyboard
> commands, etc. Any advice welcomed. It's about to go out the window!
>
>
> "Jamie W" <stitchindesigns@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Ol7kRCMHLHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
>> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>
>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
>> causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
>> advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
>>
>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer.
>> I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without
>> the disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>>
>> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when
>> the UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive,
>> which has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to
>> run this program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot
>> to maintain, & the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
>>
>> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can
>> not be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there
>> was already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands
>> seem to be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change
>> that back.
>>
>> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network.
>> When I use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on
>> "user settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some
>> file is missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am
>> not able to transfer files to another computer.
>>
>> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when
>> putting in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk
>> needs to be formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option
>> for format & shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>>
>> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
>> know what to attempt next. Thanks.
>>
>> --
>> "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on
>> Treasure Island, and, best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day
>> of your life."
>> Walt Disney.
>>
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>> signature database 5253 (20100705) __________
>>
>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> signature database 5256 (20100706) __________
>>
>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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> signature database 5259 (20100707) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
>
>
>
>
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>
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to the Internet. Was connected when I used the UBCD4Win disk, so know that
should be working. Have gone through the network setup wizard several times
without success. ANy tips? Getting very frustrated with this whole
process.
"Jamie W" <stitchindesigns@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:O2VRJXgHLHA.4824@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> So I finally gave in and decided to just start from square one - used the
> XP Pro disk to reinstall. Got through most of it, to the point where it
> asked me for language, etc. Said it needed to reboot, said OK, & now we
> are back to a stall. It has the little box that says "Windows is shutting
> down, please wait" & has been on that screen for over 30 min. I'm afraid
> to turn it off as this is what started the whole problem in the first
> place, but don't know what else to do. It does not recognize any keyboard
> commands, etc. Any advice welcomed. It's about to go out the window!
>
>
> "Jamie W" <stitchindesigns@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Ol7kRCMHLHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Apologize in advance for length, but don't even know where to go from
>> here. Spent last 2 hours on Internet & computer trying to fix.
>>
>> I was having an issue where Windows was running update & was interrupted,
>> causing computer to go into a virtual reboot situation. Got wonderful
>> advice, & was able to boot into computer using UBCD4Win disk.
>>
>> I can now boot into the computer, and "see" all the files on my computer.
>> I now need to figure out how to "fix" it so I can boot into my XP without
>> the disk. Issues I've ran into so far:
>>
>> 1) found update for XP SP3 that can be downloaded - unfortunately when
>> the UBCD4 disk runs, it defaults everything to "install" into "X" drive,
>> which has no space & I continue to get errors that "not enough space to
>> run this program". I changed defaults in Registry, but requires reboot
>> to maintain, & the reboot makes it default back to "X" drive.
>>
>> 2) Tried to run restore from command line - error that srrstr.dll can
>> not be found. Downloaded file, placed in Windows\system32 folder, (there
>> was already one there). Still tells me file is missing. All commands
>> seem to be looking for files in the "X" drive - don't know how to change
>> that back.
>>
>> 3) Even though I can see all my files, I can not access my network.
>> When I use Control panel, most functions are not available (you click on
>> "user settings" for example & nothing happens or you get error that some
>> file is missing). Under network controls the screen is blank, so I am
>> not able to transfer files to another computer.
>>
>> 4) Computer is reading CD drive to boot from UBCD4 disk, but when
>> putting in empty disk to write files to, it does not allow. States disk
>> needs to be formatted, but when right clicking on drive icon, no option
>> for format & shows disk with zero bytes, but completely "full".
>>
>> Any help with getting computer back up & running is appreciated. I don't
>> know what to attempt next. Thanks.
>>
>> --
>> "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on
>> Treasure Island, and, best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day
>> of your life."
>> Walt Disney.
>>
>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
>> signature database 5253 (20100705) __________
>>
>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> signature database 5256 (20100706) __________
>>
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>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
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Re: Another Hitch
I gave you tips in an earlier post...
--
The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
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http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
Re: Another Hitch
Thanks, I did all of that - hard drive shows out as okay, able to boot now
(had to do a complete clean install).
But now I can not connect to Internet to update drivers, & XP. also have no
sound. Was able to get onto Internet when using UBCD4Win, so know it's set
up correctly. Thanks. (Be kind - I'm an old lady just trying to fix her
daughter's computer!)
"Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
news:%23cNurthHLHA.4120@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I gave you tips in an earlier post...
>
> --
> The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
> Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
> signature database 5260 (20100707) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
>
>
>
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(had to do a complete clean install).
But now I can not connect to Internet to update drivers, & XP. also have no
sound. Was able to get onto Internet when using UBCD4Win, so know it's set
up correctly. Thanks. (Be kind - I'm an old lady just trying to fix her
daughter's computer!)
"Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
news:%23cNurthHLHA.4120@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I gave you tips in an earlier post...
>
> --
> The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
> Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
> signature database 5260 (20100707) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
>
>
>
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Re: Another Hitch
What is the make and model of your PC (you may have already told us, but
if so, I forget)?
You need another PC to download the drivers. Or you could boot off your
UBCD4Win CD and get them that way.
If I remember correctly, you also have a Restoration CD. If so, you can
just use that. Then you will have your drivers.
Jamie W wrote:
> Thanks, I did all of that - hard drive shows out as okay, able to
> boot now (had to do a complete clean install).
>
> But now I can not connect to Internet to update drivers, & XP. also
> have no sound. Was able to get onto Internet when using UBCD4Win, so
> know
> it's set up correctly. Thanks. (Be kind - I'm an old lady just
> trying to fix
> her daughter's computer!)
>
>
> "Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
> news:%23cNurthHLHA.4120@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> I gave you tips in an earlier post...
>>
>> --
>> The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
>> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
>> Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
>>
>>
>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
>> signature database 5260 (20100707) __________
>>
>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
> signature database 5260 (20100707) __________
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
if so, I forget)?
You need another PC to download the drivers. Or you could boot off your
UBCD4Win CD and get them that way.
If I remember correctly, you also have a Restoration CD. If so, you can
just use that. Then you will have your drivers.
Jamie W wrote:
> Thanks, I did all of that - hard drive shows out as okay, able to
> boot now (had to do a complete clean install).
>
> But now I can not connect to Internet to update drivers, & XP. also
> have no sound. Was able to get onto Internet when using UBCD4Win, so
> know
> it's set up correctly. Thanks. (Be kind - I'm an old lady just
> trying to fix
> her daughter's computer!)
>
>
> "Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
> news:%23cNurthHLHA.4120@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> I gave you tips in an earlier post...
>>
>> --
>> The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
>> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
>> Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
>>
>>
>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
>> signature database 5260 (20100707) __________
>>
>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>>
>> http://www.eset.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
> signature database 5260 (20100707) __________
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
Re: Another Hitch
Jamie W wrote:
> Thanks, I did all of that - hard drive shows out as okay, able to
> boot now (had to do a complete clean install).
>
> But now I can not connect to Internet to update drivers, & XP. also
> have no sound. Was able to get onto Internet when using UBCD4Win, so know
> it's set up correctly. Thanks. (Be kind - I'm an old lady just trying to
> fix
> her daughter's computer!)
How is it supposed to connect? Dial up? DSL/cable? LAN? Check the modem
settings.
Check Network Connections in the Control Panel...got TCP/IP? Is it set to
conform with your ISP's settings? Ethernet card/chip show up OK in Device
Manager under Network adapters?
--
dadiOH
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> Thanks, I did all of that - hard drive shows out as okay, able to
> boot now (had to do a complete clean install).
>
> But now I can not connect to Internet to update drivers, & XP. also
> have no sound. Was able to get onto Internet when using UBCD4Win, so know
> it's set up correctly. Thanks. (Be kind - I'm an old lady just trying to
> fix
> her daughter's computer!)
How is it supposed to connect? Dial up? DSL/cable? LAN? Check the modem
settings.
Check Network Connections in the Control Panel...got TCP/IP? Is it set to
conform with your ISP's settings? Ethernet card/chip show up OK in Device
Manager under Network adapters?
--
dadiOH
____________________________
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LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
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Re: Another Hitch
You need to learn how to use a newsgroup.
"Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
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:
: I gave you tips in an earlier post...
:
: --
: The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
: http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
: Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
:
:
"Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
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:
: I gave you tips in an earlier post...
:
: --
: The Top Script Generator for Jordan Russell's Inno Setup -
: http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
: Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
:
: