Re: XP Corrupted?
From: jmv (jmv_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/26/05
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Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 08:07:03 -0800
Yes that is what I have concluded also that a fresh install would be best.
The good news is that all my data is on a seperate disk and I have an
additional insertable XP IDE drawer disk that I can use to backup any stuff
from my corrupted XP if needed.
The bad news is I have to re-install lots of software and recover 4 user
profiles.
Thanks for your help.
"Steven L Umbach" wrote:
> I would do a fresh install as it seems to be the most viable solution.
> Ultimately it probably would be the best solution and shortest path to
> success. I just got back from my sister's home a while ago and did the same
> on her computer. Her AOL would no longer work and there advice did not help.
> I did malware/spyware scans, sfc /scannow, cleaned the registry, and did a
> repair install and the problem persisted. A fresh install took about 35
> minutes and now all is working well. Luckily she does not have many
> applications to restore. I hope you backed up your data as I advised. If you
> did not you could still do a parallel install of XP to access your data for
> backup or put your hard drive in another computer to backup the data . One
> thing I also do it to set up my hard drive to at least two volumes assuming
> it is at least 10 gig. Then I keep all my media and many data files on the
> other drive which makes it easier to do a new install of the operating
> system. --- Steve
>
>
> "jmv" <jmv@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D919EF40-94E0-4CC1-BCD4-5D958F4D847E@microsoft.com...> Hi Steve,
> >
> > I have tried every single stpe you have described.
> > I still had the problem so I went ahead and performed an upgrade/repair
> > install.
> > Now when XP boots, and shortly after the Windows logo with black screen
> > with the blue progress indicator shows up the sytem reboots. Thus it falls
> > in
> > an infinite reboot loop.
> >
> > :( I guess I have no choice and re-install XP A\from scratch?
> >
> > JM
> > "Steven L Umbach" wrote:
> >
> >> The link below explains more about the upgrade/repair installation
> >> ocess. --- Steve
> >>
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341
> >>
> >> "Steven L Umbach" <n9rou@n0-spam-for-me-comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> news:vPidnSWuoPORnhveRVn-og@comcast.com...
> >> > You should be able to run System File Checker by entering sfc /scannow
> >> > in
> >> > the run box while logged on as a local administrator and it does not
> >> > have
> >> > to be run in Safe Mode. See the links below for more details.
> >> >
> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;900910
> >> >
> >> > With an upgrade/repair install you should not have to reinstall any
> >> > applications if all goes well. I have used it several time myself
> >> > without
> >> > any problem but remember it rolls back a lot of changes which is why
> >> > you
> >> > need to install service pack first [if needed] and the all needed
> >> > critical
> >> > security updates at Windows Updates. The links below may also be worth
> >> > a
> >> > try even though the first says it is for Windows 2000.. --- Steve
> >> >
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329891&Product=win2000
> >> > http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/38595/38595.html
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "jmv" <jmv@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:2384A94F-7A1D-47AE-ADE9-37B38963227F@microsoft.com...
> >> >> Hi Steven,
> >> >>
> >> >> This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full
> >> >> virus
> >> >> scan
> >> >> and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had
> >> >> run
> >> >> Ad
> >> >> Aware.
> >> >> I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode
> >> >> with
> >> >> no luck.
> >> >>
> >> >> My next step would be to try CCcleaner.
> >> >> I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required
> >> >> and
> >> >> Admin console?
> >> >> How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode?
> >> >>
> >> >> If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all
> >> >> software
> >> >> installed after my initial XP install?
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> JM
> >> >> "Steven L Umbach" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>> It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet
> >> >>> I
> >> >>> would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty
> >> >>> decent
> >> >>> free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any
> >> >>> such
> >> >>> program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can
> >> >>> be
> >> >>> downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe
> >> >>> Mode
> >> >>> to
> >> >>> do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in
> >> >>> Safe
> >> >>> Mode.
> >> >>> Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan
> >> >>> for
> >> >>> registry problems.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE
> >> >>> http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner
> >> >>>
> >> >>> If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then
> >> >>> the
> >> >>> command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most
> >> >>> likely
> >> >>> you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part
> >> >>> of
> >> >>> that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore
> >> >>> [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore
> >> >>> point
> >> >>> before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an
> >> >>> upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom
> >> >>> and
> >> >>> be
> >> >>> sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation
> >> >>> or
> >> >>> you
> >> >>> may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to
> >> >>> have
> >> >>> backups of all your important data and media files to external media
> >> >>> such as
> >> >>> cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and
> >> >>> data
> >> >>> should be preserved but you will need to first install your service
> >> >>> pack
> >> >>> [if
> >> >>> not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to
> >> >>> install
> >> >>> all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> "jmv" <jmv@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >>> news:13594074-C43E-43A4-865E-AA567C900450@microsoft.com...
> >> >>> > Symptoms:
> >> >>> > 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open
> >> >>> > 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons)
> >> >>> > 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> > Any idea why this is happening?
> >> >>> > Missing dll's? etc?
> >> >>> >
> >> >>> > Thanks
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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