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First, Many Many Thanks To All Who Took The Time To Help Me!! It was greatly appreciated!!!
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[highlight]Link[/highlight] to the person who gave me the solution which I wish I had thought of partly.. LOL.
Here is the Post by the User: Raptor
I had exactly the same problem during a recent restore of my T3265. The "freezing" on the "Computer name" screen was directly related to my oem modem not being installed. Following are the detailed step by step directions to overcome the issue and complete your restore process.
In regards to your concern regarding the restoration process on your T3265 eMachines computer, you may follow the instructions below.
This issue could also occur in any of the following conditions:
1. The modem driver does not match the modem hardware.
2. A third-party modem is installed.
3. Multiple modems are installed.
4. No modem is actually installed.
5. The modem is broken.
The only way to resolve this issue is to bypass the eMachines Windows XP OOBE.
Try this:
1. Restart the computer and begin tapping the F8 key The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Enable VGA Mode
3. Press Enter to select Enable VGA Mode
4. Press Enter again to boot Windows XP
A message box will appear in the center of the screen that says, "To improve the appearance of visual elements, Windows will automatically adjust your screen resolution."
5. Click on OK
Another message box will appear in the center of the screen that says,
Windows adjusted your screen resolution. If you can read this text click OK to continue."
6. Click on Cancel
A new window appears called,
Windows XP Home Edition Setup
to guide them through an alternative to the
eMachines Windows XP OOBE.
7. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them to read through the license agreement.
8. Select I Accept
9. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them for regional and language options.
10. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them to personalize your software.
11. Type the name of your choice in the field provided.
12. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them for the Microsoft Windows XP Product Key.
Do not allow them to use their own product key or it will ask them to activate Windows XP afterward.
[highlight]13. Enter the following product key in the fields provided:
MYFFD-PJP7T-J8BM6-MXPH6-3R2BW [/highlight]
14. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them for a computer name.
This computer name identifies the PC on a network.
15. Type the computer name of your choice in the field provided.
16. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them for modem dialing information.
17. Select your country/region.
18. Type your area code in the field provided.
19. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them for date and time settings.
20. Set your date, time, and time zone accordingly
21. Click on Next
The next screen will prompt them for network settings.
22. Verify that Typical Settings is selected
23. Click on Next
Wait for the next screen to finish finalizing their settings.
24. Click on Finish
The system will restart. You're done!
Hope this helps someone else.
