OEM Restore CD

[clyde barrow]

The files on the "Restore CD" of some OEMs (but not all)
can be copied. I have an eMachines (they no longer answer
my queries) and I suspect that it's one that uses an image
of the O/S. Some files/folders can be copied, but not the
system files. I used Find "i386" (Drive E and found
nothing. I need the original i386 folder copied to the
hard disk from the CD so that I can direct SFC to the
address from which corrupted/deleted system files can be
replaced. eMachines places a folder called Drivers (mostly
device drivers) on the hard disk, but it isn't by any
means all at which SFC needs to look.

Incidentally, SFC doesn't offer a browse feature; and
doesn't identify the bad file it detected.

I'm aware of the fact that I could use a copy of the i386
folder from a retail Windows XP Home CD, but I don't
really know anyone who would burn it for me.

Is there an applet, systems program, report - anything! -
that I could use to identify the bad file? That seems to
be my only hope.

 

[Cari \(MS MVP\)]

EMachines was purchased by Gateway. Call them.

 

[Ben]

clyde barrow æ到:

The files on the "Restore CD" of some OEMs (but not all)
can be copied. I have an eMachines (they no longer answer
my queries) and I suspect that it's one that uses an image
of the O/S. Some files/folders can be copied, but not the
system files. I used Find "i386" (Drive E and found
nothing. I need the original i386 folder copied to the
hard disk from the CD so that I can direct SFC to the
address from which corrupted/deleted system files can be
replaced. eMachines places a folder called Drivers (mostly
device drivers) on the hard disk, but it isn't by any
means all at which SFC needs to look.

Incidentally, SFC doesn't offer a browse feature; and
doesn't identify the bad file it detected.

I'm aware of the fact that I could use a copy of the i386
folder from a retail Windows XP Home CD, but I don't
really know anyone who would burn it for me.

Is there an applet, systems program, report - anything! -
that I could use to identify the bad file? That seems to
be my only hope.

People always want things they don't have.
You can backup important files in your computer, restore them when needed.
i386 folder is not helpful.

 

[Guest]

I'm trying to replace a missing systems file reported by
System File Checker, not back up. Keep your snide remarks
to yourself - I'm not in the mood. And pay attention! If
you have no knowledge to pass on, stay out of my posts.

 

[Guest]

Call Gateway? That's all of the Almighty MVPness you have
to offer?

You have no idea if Windows has anything that could be
used to track down a missing file, do you?

 

[Cari \(MS MVP\)]

Are you sure you're including hidden files and folders in your search?

I have absolutely no OEM CDs to look at, ALL my PCs are homebuild except my
Tablet and notebook. The Tablet has a hidden partition and the notebook
uses a retail version of XP as it originally came with WinMe.

The Gateway support number is toll free. Why not risk it?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

That is one of the problems with those cheap image CDs.
Many of the tools we all need to support our computer are often not
available.
That is one of the ways they save money and pass the savings to the
buyer.
Emachine support is here:
http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp?clv=DD

 

[Michael Stevens]

The files on the "Restore CD" of some OEMs (but not all)
can be copied. I have an eMachines (they no longer answer
my queries) and I suspect that it's one that uses an image
of the O/S. Some files/folders can be copied, but not the
system files. I used Find "i386" (Drive E and found
nothing. I need the original i386 folder copied to the
hard disk from the CD so that I can direct SFC to the
address from which corrupted/deleted system files can be
replaced. eMachines places a folder called Drivers (mostly
device drivers) on the hard disk, but it isn't by any
means all at which SFC needs to look.

Incidentally, SFC doesn't offer a browse feature; and
doesn't identify the bad file it detected.

I'm aware of the fact that I could use a copy of the i386
folder from a retail Windows XP Home CD, but I don't
really know anyone who would burn it for me.

Is there an applet, systems program, report - anything! -
that I could use to identify the bad file? That seems to
be my only hope.

eMachines does use an image file and you would need to use a compatible
application to extract the files to your hard drive.
Your best bet would be to use a OEM XP Home CD either borrowed or burned
copy to run SFC.
eMachines solution to computer problems is to restore to original shipped
state and then restore your important data from your back up.
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Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
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http://michaelstevenstech.com
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