Windows XP problems...

[Guest]

I know I have deleted something from window's XP, how do I restore the system
to its original state...its been a while, so I can't go to system restore.
Is there a web site that can evalute my windows xp and correct anything that
is missing?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I know I have deleted something from window's XP, how do I restore the system
to its original state...its been a while, so I can't go to system restore.
Is there a web site that can evalute my windows xp and correct anything that
is missing?

No web site, but WinXP has the capability built-in. Start > Run > Type
"SFC /Scannow" (without the quotation marks), and press <Enter>.

Have the WinXP installation CD and any Service Pack CDs (or a copy of
them on the hard drive to which you can point) available before starting.


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[Guest]

I purchased the PC with the WinXP isntalled. Have no install CD...copy? What
to do? can i run the "SFC/Scannow" anyway? Thanks...

 

[Andrew Murray]

Your windows install files would then be on a hidden partition of your hard
drive, and the system should know where to find them. Just a guess, but it
sounds your computer is a Dell/Acer/IBM/Compaq or whatever - in many cases
those brands contain the Windows/System Restore files and restore files on
a hidden partition, if the CD's aren't supplied.

You should be able to run a restore program (not Windows System Restore) - a
program supplied by the PC Vendor/manufacturer that will restore the
computer to the factory condition. It effectively formats the hard drive
and reinstalls Windows and any preinstalled software.

However doing this will delete any data files you may have on the hard
drive.