How to install selected Windows components....

[Alan Moorman]

Windows XP home with all updates and service packs....

....I'm having problems which may be related to explorer.exe and I'm
thinking about reinstalling Windows in it's entirety.

However, I'd like to avoid doing all the upgrades and re-registering
all my other software, etc. etc.

So, I'm wondering if there is a way to do a selective install of only
some components?

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Have you tried running System File Checker? If not pop your XP CD into the
drive and exit the menu screen that pops up. Click on the Start button and
select Run. Enter the following and click the OK button

SFC /SCANNOW

*note: there is a space between "SFC" and "/". System File Checker will do a
search of your system for corrupt system files and replace them from files
on the CD as well as newer files from service packs on your hard drive.
Unfortunately it doesn't tell you when or if it has found and replaced
anything. SFC /SCANNOW takes up to 20 minutes to run so be patient as there
is a progress bar. When it is finished try rebooting your computer and see
if the problems you are experiencing are fixed.

You can also look for individual Windows Components through Control
Panel->Add/Remove Programs->Add Windows Components.

 

[Malke]

Windows XP home with all updates and service packs....

...I'm having problems which may be related to explorer.exe and I'm
thinking about reinstalling Windows in it's entirety.

However, I'd like to avoid doing all the upgrades and re-registering
all my other software, etc. etc.

So, I'm wondering if there is a way to do a selective install of only
some components?

You can first try the System File Checker:
Start>Run>sfc /scannow [enter]

If that doesn't work, you can try a Repair Install:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

A Repair Install should not affect your programs and data; however, it is
always wise to have current backups.

Malke

 

[Alan Moorman]

Have you tried running System File Checker? If not pop your XP CD into the
drive and exit the menu screen that pops up. Click on the Start button and
select Run. Enter the following and click the OK button

SFC /SCANNOW

*note: there is a space between "SFC" and "/". System File Checker will do a
search of your system for corrupt system files and replace them from files
on the CD as well as newer files from service packs on your hard drive.
Unfortunately it doesn't tell you when or if it has found and replaced
anything. SFC /SCANNOW takes up to 20 minutes to run so be patient as there
is a progress bar. When it is finished try rebooting your computer and see
if the problems you are experiencing are fixed.

You can also look for individual Windows Components through Control
Panel->Add/Remove Programs->Add Windows Components.

Thank you both for showing me how to check and repair the system
elements!!!

Alan

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Thank you both for showing me how to check and repair the system
elements!!!

Alan

You are welcome Alan