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[Guest]

I can not get my settings to save. EX: each time I startup I have to rollback
or uodate my audio drivers?

 

[DanS]

I can not get my settings to save. EX: each time I startup I have to
rollback or uodate my audio drivers?

does this only affect the audio ?


DanS

 

[Guest]

no, even though I am logged in as ADMIN.. my windows settings (default)
changes as well. I have tried restoring etc... my internet accessibility
settings (security) also change. I get error messages at startup. When I
rollback or update I get a reboot to take affect notice. Un fortunately my
audio works at this point but not after reboot.

 

[Guest]

no

does this only affect the audio ?


DanS

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)]

Start by making sure your antivirus is up to date and run a virus scan on
your system. Also, make sure you system is clear of any malware, download,
install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com.

 

[DanS]

no

i asked if it was only the audio because i had a problem that everytime i
re-booted this one computer in the house, the audio drivers would need to
be re-installed. it took a long time to solve the problem, because this
problem wasn't widespread.

in this particular instance, it was soundmax integrated audio on an asus
mb. the solution to this was to go go to device manager and delete the
audio device from there. then re-boot and let windows detect and install
the driver automatically. this did the trick.

not that it will help your situation, but it fixed this.

DanS

 

[Guest]

diddnt help

Start by making sure your antivirus is up to date and run a virus scan on
your system. Also, make sure you system is clear of any malware, download,
install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Guest]

any other ideas?

Start by making sure your antivirus is up to date and run a virus scan on
your system. Also, make sure you system is clear of any malware, download,
install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Guest]

thanks I'll try that. I did uninstall than install without rebooting once and
it worked until I did reboot.

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)]

Try treating this as a corrupt user profile as follows:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q318011
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151

 

[Guest]

no such luck?

Try treating this as a corrupt user profile as follows:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q318011
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811151
--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Guest]

I have a integrated system as well. Nothing has worked yet. The audio driver
still has to be updated or rolled back every time I logon?

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)]

If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
it, try the information below.

The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.

If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:

Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

 

[Guest]

Save Settings on Exit (Line 54), right column
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm