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epicxsg

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2006, 07:27:43 PM »
Yes, the disc was genuine. I never said I didn't have the disc. Do you think it will come to that?
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GX1_Man

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2006, 07:45:24 PM »
I think the next step is a repair install. Your data is safe with that.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

You can also use a Linux Live CD to save your data if you are so inclined.

http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1152393515
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epicxsg

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2006, 07:52:31 PM »
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I think the next step is a repair install. Your data is safe with that.
 
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.ms px

And I can save all my stuff with this? Why didn't you just tell me this from the beginning? :(
« Last Edit: August 10, 2006, 08:01:36 PM by epicxsg »
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GX1_Man

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2006, 08:24:11 PM »
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I think the next step is a repair install. Your data is safe with that.
 
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.ms px

And I can save all my stuff with this? [highlight]Why didn't you just tell me this from the beginning? [/highlight]:(
 

We spent about 12 posts trying to figure out what kind of Dell you had before you realized it wasn't a Dell. Remember?  ::)

By response #16 we determined that you had a real Windows CD. That is required to even attempt this. That was when I suggested it.

I'm not positive this will fix it, but it's worth a try.
« Last Edit: August 10, 2006, 08:26:15 PM by GX1_Man »
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epicxsg

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2006, 08:28:00 PM »
Awesome, thanks for all the help. I'll let you know if it works.

and you're sure I won't lose anything right?
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GX1_Man

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2006, 08:28:51 PM »
If you follow Microsoft's steps EXACTLY you should be fine.
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epicxsg

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2006, 08:31:15 PM »
also another thing. does it have to be the disc I installed the windows on it with? or can it be a different disc?

and I don't really get this part
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Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive.
« Last Edit: August 10, 2006, 08:34:14 PM by epicxsg »
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GX1_Man

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Re: Computer Trouble
« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2006, 08:47:07 PM »
It needs to be the same version and service pack you installed with. YOu will have to get updates to it soon after (if it works). If that was the CD that loaded Windows on your machine you will be fine. If you have an XP Home CD and XP Pro on the computer it won't work.

That message means your machine has to be set to boot from the CDROM first. When you restart the machine with the XP CD it should try to read it and you will see a message "Press any key to boot from CD". Press your any key and off you go.

If you do not see the message the boot order needs to be changed in the BIOS.

We won't go there unless you need it.
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