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Loretta
I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can
see that Windows is already installed.
Thanks
Loretta
see that Windows is already installed.
Thanks
Loretta
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Trinny
Loretta said:I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can
see that Windows is already installed.
Thanks
Loretta
Why? Bung the CD in the drive and it'll do that for you.
Trin
M
Malke
Loretta said:I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can
see that Windows is already installed.
Thanks
Loretta
Not enough information to get focused help. Please see this link for
help in making a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Here is a link that explains how to do a Repair Install:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
If you are booting correctly with the XP CD and following the
instructions at the above link and the XP installation routine doesn't
find a Windows installation, either:
1. You have a SATA drive and in the very early stage of the install
(Repair or Clean) you need to press F6 to supply the drivers for your
SATA drive controller; or
2. The current Windows installation is not repairable. Pull your data
off (if you didn't already back it up) by booting with a rescue CD such
as Knoppix or a Bart's PE and saving the data to an external hard drive.
Then do a Clean Install of Windows.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -
What you will need on-hand
If you provide more details about your computer, what caused you to want
to do a Repair Install, etc. per the guidelines in the very first link I
gave you, then we may be able to give you more specific help.
Malke
P
peter
I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation??
or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on the
computer??
peter
or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on the
computer??
peter
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Loretta
I started a repair install to fix issues. Windows was running but Iexplorer
could not access the internet. The original repair install failed. So I
tried again but the Install cannot see the original Windows install. The
repair console does see it, but does not ask for the password. Since then I
have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok, but obviously it
isn't
could not access the internet. The original repair install failed. So I
tried again but the Install cannot see the original Windows install. The
repair console does see it, but does not ask for the password. Since then I
have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok, but obviously it
isn't
M
Malke
Loretta said:I started a repair install to fix issues. Windows was running but Iexplorer
could not access the internet. The original repair install failed. So I
tried again but the Install cannot see the original Windows install. The
repair console does see it, but does not ask for the password. Since then I
have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok, but obviously it
isn't
I'm sorry Loretta, but this doesn't make sense. You don't use the
Recovery Console to do a Repair Install. Read the information at the
link I gave you to Michael Stevens' site for how to do a Repair Install.
One of the most common reasons for a Windows machine to lose Internet
connectivity is virus/malware infection. Was the computer clean? If you
think it was, what programs (including versions) did you use to
determine this?
Since you have done a parallel install and presumably things are still
not working the way you want, pull your data off and do a clean install.
Otherwise, please tell us what your end goal is.
Malke
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Loretta
Hi Peter,
Correct.
I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows.
Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet.
The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install cannot
see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair console(recovery
console?)which does see the Windows directory, but does not ask for the
password.
Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok on the
original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to let the
original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue screen the
disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several
other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used my
CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD.
My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I cannot
get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The parallel install
went as expected and runs well.
Thanks
Loretta
Correct.
I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows.
Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet.
The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install cannot
see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair console(recovery
console?)which does see the Windows directory, but does not ask for the
password.
Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok on the
original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to let the
original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue screen the
disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several
other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used my
CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD.
My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I cannot
get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The parallel install
went as expected and runs well.
Thanks
Loretta
P
peter
Hi Loretta
If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why not
just delete the "old" non workin XP installation???
There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed from..you
said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your latop CD as the
Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did you use?? from what
machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM version of another
manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your repair installation
problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to repair it might work
partially but non of the drivers would match the Toshiba machine..
Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by means
of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that came with
the machine it should explain how to access the partition and how to use
it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets the machine back
to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your since then installed
updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are looking to
to do this just to clean up the present mess then be sure you have your
Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a CD/DVD
The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a full
install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for that repair
message.
The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R
peter
If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why not
just delete the "old" non workin XP installation???
There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed from..you
said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your latop CD as the
Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did you use?? from what
machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM version of another
manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your repair installation
problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to repair it might work
partially but non of the drivers would match the Toshiba machine..
Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by means
of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that came with
the machine it should explain how to access the partition and how to use
it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets the machine back
to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your since then installed
updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are looking to
to do this just to clean up the present mess then be sure you have your
Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a CD/DVD
The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a full
install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for that repair
message.
The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R
peter
L
Loretta
The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it.
I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the Toshiba
did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came with the
computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a different CD but I
still have the problem that the Repair Instal does not recognize that there
is an original install. There must be file/s that I could copy that would
alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as the new install "WinXP".
I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the Toshiba
did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came with the
computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a different CD but I
still have the problem that the Repair Instal does not recognize that there
is an original install. There must be file/s that I could copy that would
alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as the new install "WinXP".
P
peter
When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the XP
directory.
I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those
"business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find
yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time.
The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP and
try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on the
Toshiba.
With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C
drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what??
By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry files
from the working installation to the non working installation
here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed
1. Start Recovery Console.
2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you
type each line:
del c:\windows\system32\config\sam
del c:\windows\system32\config\security
del c:\windows\system32\config\software
del c:\windows\system32\config\default
del c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the
appropriate path into the above procedure
peter
directory.
I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those
"business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find
yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time.
The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP and
try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on the
Toshiba.
With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C
drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what??
By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry files
from the working installation to the non working installation
here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed
1. Start Recovery Console.
2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you
type each line:
del c:\windows\system32\config\sam
del c:\windows\system32\config\security
del c:\windows\system32\config\software
del c:\windows\system32\config\default
del c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the
appropriate path into the above procedure
peter
L
Loretta
Hi Peter.
Actually to be able to try again to repair the Windows all I needed was to
copy the system save. If that resolves the other issues we will find out.
Thanks again.
Loretta
Actually to be able to try again to repair the Windows all I needed was to
copy the system save. If that resolves the other issues we will find out.
Thanks again.
Loretta
L
Loretta
OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050
(0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000)
Loretta
(0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000)
Loretta
P
peter
That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like memory...video
or HD.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true
There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy one.........Recovery
Console....run chkdsk /f /r
if that works ..........see if the repair works
peter
or HD.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true
There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy one.........Recovery
Console....run chkdsk /f /r
if that works ..........see if the repair works
peter
L
Loretta
Hi Peter,
I copied over all of the items you had on your list.
Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the original
windows in the recovery console because it wants a password.
Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful.
Loretta
I copied over all of the items you had on your list.
Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the original
windows in the recovery console because it wants a password.
Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful.
Loretta
P
peter
If you've never setup a password just press enter
if you have a password...you'll need to use the administrator password.....
Did you copy from new installation directory to old installation
directory???......therefore it would need the "new" password"
So are you tech support for Anderson Computer or is this your own personal
system??
peter
if you have a password...you'll need to use the administrator password.....
Did you copy from new installation directory to old installation
directory???......therefore it would need the "new" password"
So are you tech support for Anderson Computer or is this your own personal
system??
peter
L
Loretta
From the old. If I use the new will it change the registry so that the
programs will not open.
Loretta
programs will not open.
Loretta
P
peter
Can you get into the new installation.........directly
Can you still Access the old with Recovery Console..........does the Console
now see the 2 installations??
If the registry was "broken" on the old and you just copied the old registry
to the new then new should now be broken as well.If you can access the new
then maybe it was not a registry problem and we need to rethink this.When
you installed the new did it not pick up all of your programs and make
registry entries and shortcuts for them on the desktop???
peter
Can you still Access the old with Recovery Console..........does the Console
now see the 2 installations??
If the registry was "broken" on the old and you just copied the old registry
to the new then new should now be broken as well.If you can access the new
then maybe it was not a registry problem and we need to rethink this.When
you installed the new did it not pick up all of your programs and make
registry entries and shortcuts for them on the desktop???
peter
L
Loretta
Hi Peter,
I can get into the new installation no problem. I tried to access the
programs but it cannot find the dll files. I do not know if that is the only
problem. The new install does not pick up the programs. A repair install
does.
Cannot get into the old install because of the password problem in the
Recovery console. And yes it does show both installations.
If I had thought of the System32 config folder in the first place I probably
would not have these problems now.
Thanks
Loretta
I can get into the new installation no problem. I tried to access the
programs but it cannot find the dll files. I do not know if that is the only
problem. The new install does not pick up the programs. A repair install
does.
Cannot get into the old install because of the password problem in the
Recovery console. And yes it does show both installations.
If I had thought of the System32 config folder in the first place I probably
would not have these problems now.
Thanks
Loretta
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