Virus?

[Broni]

It doesn't matter, what Windows XP version you buy. You boot from that CD, format your hard drive, and reinstall Windows.
Surely, all your data will be gone.
Manual here: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[gavasker]

It doesn't matter, what Windows XP version you buy. You boot from that CD, format your hard drive, and reinstall Windows.
Surely, all your data will be gone.
Manual here: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Thanks mate, you sure this is my only option to fix my problem having to spend money? Surely i might as well just upgrade and but Vista? Thanks alot mate 

[Broni]

You have a lot of problems there, so reinstall is probably your best bet.
As for Vista, your processor may be little bit too slow.

[gavasker]

You have a lot of problems there, so reinstall is probably your best bet.
As for Vista, your processor may be little bit too slow.

Thanks mate, i read somewhere that you can ring Dell support up and ask them to ship you over your setup disk for free (meaning the Windows Media Center disk), all i have to do is pay for shipping. Is this true?

I read it here by the way, Thanks 

[Broni]

Yeah, it's called Recovery CD, which return your computer to its original state.
One disadvantage of CD like this is, you'll always have only one option, when your computer gets into any trouble - format, and return to day one state.
With Windows XP CD, you can run all kind of repair options, leaving your data safe.

[gavasker]

Yeah, it's called Recovery CD, which return your computer to its original state.
One disadvantage of CD like this is, you'll always have only one option, when your computer gets into any trouble - format, and return to day one state.
With Windows XP CD, you can run all kind of repair options, leaving your data safe.

Ahh OK, so if i call asking for this recovery CD they will send me a CD which will fix my computer back to its original working state?

[Broni]

Exactly.

[drmsucks]

Have you tried CTRL+F11 at startup to access the recovery paartition on your Dell?

[believer]

This is a long shot but can you login as a guest?

[believer]

I just read more post replies here and if you use recovery disk...once in windows you could always install a software like Norton Go Back and then that would take you back to the last successful boot up if needed.

[gavasker]

Exactly.

Thanks 

Have you tried CTRL+F11 at startup to access the recovery paartition on your Dell?

Thanks alot mate, i'm currently restoring my settings to the previous Dell ones now thanks alot 

This is a long shot but can you login as a guest?

Exactly the same happens once i login with guest, comes up with the error message and only the background loads...

I just read more post replies here and if you use recovery disk...once in windows you could always install a software like Norton Go Back and then that would take you back to the last successful boot up if needed.

Cheers for the advice guys, i will leave a post when everything seems to be back to normal. Thanks alot 

[CBMatt]

My plan was to have you try doing a repair install, which should allow you to keep your data.

As for getting the CD from Dell...I wish you the best of luck.  Most people have a *censored* of a time getting them.



In any case, be sure to keep us updated.

[Broni]

Chris

My plan was to have you try doing a repair install

He doesn't have Windows CD.

[CBMatt]

Chris

My plan was to have you try doing a repair install

He doesn't have Windows CD.

I know, I was only explaining why I asked if he had one.  And if he gets ahold of the CD, I think it would be best to try the repair install before trying to reformat.

[Broni]

I see