Re: system restore

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/08/03 

Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 00:55:39 -0600

Steven;
Try a Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reloaded but data should be safe. 

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"steven" <steven@computerhouse-calls.com> wrote in message
news:058f01c35d70$a9e3e130$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> my computer doesn't boot up into windows. I can't start it
> via safe mode, or via safe mode command prompt. it
> indicates that i have way too many dll's missing or
> corrupt. How can I boot my pc from the cd and fix my boot
> up without losing any logon screens including documents and
> system settings? I have racked my mind now for 12 hours and
> can't seem to locate the proper help articles under the IT
> Knowledge Base. HELP...
>
> steven

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