Problem with windows XP repair install

[Guest]

Don't know if this is the right place to submit this post, but I hope it is
because I am having problems with a repair install of XP home and need some
help.

When I did my repair instal, midway through the process it came up with a
message 'setup cannot copy file clbcatq.dl_.' There were two options
available, being retry and cancel, so as the only way i could continue was to
hit cancel, I did this. I cancelled this out and then it continued and came
up with about a dozen other ''setup cannot copy file...' stating the same
thing, but with different files like comuid.dl_, comsvcs.dl_ . As with the
first, I cancelled these and continued on with the instal.

The instal did finally complete and everything seems to work ok, but I have
certainly noticed that the system has slowed down a lot and doesn't perform
functions anywhere near as quickly as it used to. I can only attribute this
to the problems with the repair install.

I am not a computer 'expert' but do know enough to work my way around and
fix the odd thing or two, but this one has me absolutely stumped.

I have contemplated it, but don't want to do a complete reformat because
then I have to spend days reloading everything back on it, so if there is
someone out there who can help me fix this problem, I'd really appreciate it.


Cheers

 

[Guest]

Don't know if this is the right place to submit this post, but I hope it is
because I am having problems with a repair install of XP home and need some
help.

When I did my repair instal, midway through the process it came up with a
message 'setup cannot copy file clbcatq.dl_.' There were two options
available, being retry and cancel, so as the only way i could continue was to
hit cancel, I did this. I cancelled this out and then it continued and came
up with about a dozen other ''setup cannot copy file...' stating the same
thing, but with different files like comuid.dl_, comsvcs.dl_ . As with the
first, I cancelled these and continued on with the instal.

The instal did finally complete and everything seems to work ok, but I have
certainly noticed that the system has slowed down a lot and doesn't perform
functions anywhere near as quickly as it used to. I can only attribute this
to the problems with the repair install.

I am not a computer 'expert' but do know enough to work my way around and
fix the odd thing or two, but this one has me absolutely stumped.

I have contemplated it, but don't want to do a complete reformat because
then I have to spend days reloading everything back on it, so if there is
someone out there who can help me fix this problem, I'd really appreciate it.


Cheers

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=152685

You may have a bad RAM try to test your RAM by running Memtest by
downloading this tool and unzip it and make a floppy or CD/DVD and run it on
Reboot.
http://www.memtest86.com/
You may need to reposition/reset the RAM sticks in their slots.

If the above fail try to perform Repair/Install for your Operating system:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
There is a link about clean install you may need to backup and wipe out the
HDD and install a clean copy but test your HDD health by running the
Diagnostic tools from the HDD manufacturer.
HTH.
nass

 

[Touch Base]

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| "Jack Sparrow" wrote:
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| > Don't know if this is the right place to submit this post, but I hope it is
| > because I am having problems with a repair install of XP home and need some
| > help.
| >
| <snip>

Sounds like you were using 'dirty' media. Try polishing the CD and try again. I have come across this many times with customers CD that have not been looked after. If it's an OEM copy of XP I usually just put my 'clean' copy in until it starts copying without error and then put their original media back in and finish the re-install.

 

[AJR]

Setup could not extract the files, however they are not Window "Core" files
which is why XP will boot.

The repair function is a complete upgrade installation - it does not "look"
for a problem to correct. So, in addition to suggestions already made, my
first suggestion would be to upgrade again- insert the XP CD and if it
offers an upgrade do so.

Second suggestion - may be time comsumimg - use he Recovery Console to
extract and install the missing files to C:|Windows\Sysytem32

 

[Guest]

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=152685

You may have a bad RAM try to test your RAM by running Memtest by
downloading this tool and unzip it and make a floppy or CD/DVD and run it on
Reboot.
http://www.memtest86.com/
You may need to reposition/reset the RAM sticks in their slots.

If the above fail try to perform Repair/Install for your Operating system:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
There is a link about clean install you may need to backup and wipe out the
HDD and install a clean copy but test your HDD health by running the
Diagnostic tools from the HDD manufacturer.
HTH.
nass

Nass, Touch base and AJR

Thanks for the quick response. It is much appreciated.

Have been through everything that has been posted here and think what I
might do is repolish the CD and see if this will solve the problem (obviously
the easiest option).

If this doesn't work, then I'll have to have a re think and possibly jump in
the 'deep end' and try what has been suggested about the RAM. If this
doesn't work, it appears the only option left I have to do what AJR suggested.

I have never done anything like this before, but it looks like There's
enough expertise out there to help me along the way, so if the first option
fails, I'll give anything a go as long as it fixes this bloody thing!

As suggested, I will post here no matter what the result.

Hope to do this in the next couple of days, but the way things are in Jacks
house at the moment, it might not be till the end of the week.

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Setup could not extract the files, however they are not Window "Core" files
which is why XP will boot.

The repair function is a complete upgrade installation - it does not "look"
for a problem to correct. So, in addition to suggestions already made, my
first suggestion would be to upgrade again- insert the XP CD and if it
offers an upgrade do so.

Second suggestion - may be time comsumimg - use he Recovery Console to
extract and install the missing files to C:|Windows\Sysytem32




Nass, Touch base and AJR

Thanks for the quick response. It is much appreciated.

Have been through everything that has been posted here and think what I
might do is repolish the CD and see if this will solve the problem (obviously
the easiest option).

If this doesn't work, then I'll have to have a re think and possibly jump in
the 'deep end' and try what has been suggested about the RAM. If this
doesn't work, it appears the only option left I have to do what AJR suggested.

I have never done anything like this before, but it looks like There's
enough expertise out there to help me along the way, so if the first option
fails, I'll give anything a go as long as it fixes this bloody thing!

As suggested, I will post here no matter what the result.

Hope to do this in the next couple of days, but the way things are in Jacks
house at the moment, it might not be till the end of the week.

Thanks

Jack