Guest tjfarth Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error occurred. winlogon.exe unable to locate component this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as per instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of product key screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It has been that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix this. Please advise. Thanks
Guest Mike Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 RE: windows xp repair problems Could be a hardware problem. Open the case and unplug everything but the hard drive and CDROM. Repair install XP. "tjfarth" wrote: > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error occurred. > > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not found. > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as per > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of product key > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It has been > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix this. Please > advise. > > Thanks
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems it sounds like that there a few issues that seem to be cascading, thus the failed attempt to repair the o.s. go ahead a reboot with the windows cd and go into the recovery console and run a chkdsk at the c prompt. then reboot without the cd and see if you can log into safemode with networking. then let us know what your status is... -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error > occurred. > > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not found. > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as > per > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of product > key > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It has > been > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix this. > Please > advise. > > Thanks
Guest tjfarth Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems I am not sure how to run chkdsk. could you please let me know how to do this? "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > it sounds like > that there a few > issues that seem > to be cascading, thus > the failed attempt to > repair the o.s. > > go ahead a reboot with > the windows cd and go > into the recovery console > and run a chkdsk at the > c prompt. > > then reboot without > the cd and see > if you can log into > safemode with networking. > > then let us know what your > status is... > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error > > occurred. > > > > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not found. > > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > > > > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as > > per > > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of product > > key > > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It has > > been > > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix this. > > Please > > advise. > > > > Thanks > >
Guest tjfarth Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found errors then the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no errors. but she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? thanks in advance "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > it sounds like > that there a few > issues that seem > to be cascading, thus > the failed attempt to > repair the o.s. > > go ahead a reboot with > the windows cd and go > into the recovery console > and run a chkdsk at the > c prompt. > > then reboot without > the cd and see > if you can log into > safemode with networking. > > then let us know what your > status is... > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error > > occurred. > > > > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not found. > > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > > > > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as > > per > > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of product > > key > > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It has > > been > > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix this. > > Please > > advise. > > > > Thanks > >
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems ok, you should try the repair installation again. this is really the only option you have left other than using the recovery console again with other commands. when you initiate the repair windows again, be sure that the only things connected to the pc are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. so be sure that everything else is unplugged, except the power cord, of course. keep us posted.... -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found errors >then > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no > errors. but > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? thanks in > advance > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> it sounds like >> that there a few >> issues that seem >> to be cascading, thus >> the failed attempt to >> repair the o.s. >> >> go ahead a reboot with >> the windows cd and go >> into the recovery console >> and run a chkdsk at the >> c prompt. >> >> then reboot without >> the cd and see >> if you can log into >> safemode with networking. >> >> then let us know what your >> status is... >> >> -- >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error >> > occurred. >> > >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not >> > found. >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. >> > >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as >> > per >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of >> > product >> > key >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It >> > has >> > been >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix >> > this. >> > Please >> > advise. >> > >> > Thanks >> >>
Guest tjfarth Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems I will tell her to do this. And if this doesn't work? Should she just take it somewhere for repair or is there another option. She does not want to lose what is on there. Thanks again "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > ok, > > you should try the repair > installation again. > > this is really the only option > you have left other than using > the recovery console again with > other commands. > > when you initiate the repair > windows again, be sure that the > only things connected to the pc > are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. > > so be sure that everything else is unplugged, > except the power cord, of course. > > keep us posted.... > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... > >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found errors > >then > > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no > > errors. but > > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? thanks in > > advance > > > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > > > >> it sounds like > >> that there a few > >> issues that seem > >> to be cascading, thus > >> the failed attempt to > >> repair the o.s. > >> > >> go ahead a reboot with > >> the windows cd and go > >> into the recovery console > >> and run a chkdsk at the > >> c prompt. > >> > >> then reboot without > >> the cd and see > >> if you can log into > >> safemode with networking. > >> > >> then let us know what your > >> status is... > >> > >> -- > >> > >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> > >> > >> .. > >> > >> > >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error > >> > occurred. > >> > > >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not > >> > found. > >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > >> > > >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as > >> > per > >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of > >> > product > >> > key > >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It > >> > has > >> > been > >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix > >> > this. > >> > Please > >> > advise. > >> > > >> > Thanks > >> > >> > >
Guest tjfarth Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, monitor and got some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she can't get the windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run repair now. cdrom is plugged in. "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > ok, > > you should try the repair > installation again. > > this is really the only option > you have left other than using > the recovery console again with > other commands. > > when you initiate the repair > windows again, be sure that the > only things connected to the pc > are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. > > so be sure that everything else is unplugged, > except the power cord, of course. > > keep us posted.... > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... > >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found errors > >then > > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no > > errors. but > > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? thanks in > > advance > > > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > > > >> it sounds like > >> that there a few > >> issues that seem > >> to be cascading, thus > >> the failed attempt to > >> repair the o.s. > >> > >> go ahead a reboot with > >> the windows cd and go > >> into the recovery console > >> and run a chkdsk at the > >> c prompt. > >> > >> then reboot without > >> the cd and see > >> if you can log into > >> safemode with networking. > >> > >> then let us know what your > >> status is... > >> > >> -- > >> > >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> > >> > >> .. > >> > >> > >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following error > >> > occurred. > >> > > >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not > >> > found. > >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > >> > > >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair as > >> > per > >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of > >> > product > >> > key > >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. It > >> > has > >> > been > >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix > >> > this. > >> > Please > >> > advise. > >> > > >> > Thanks > >> > >> > >
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems ok, some bios's have the option to set up all the settings with a single click. it seems that in your case, the bios quick set may have defaulted the initial boot up device to be the harddrive. for most computers this is fine, but since you need to boot the cd, you need to set the bootup device from the harddisk to cdrom. inside the bios, there is an option to boot via the cd rom. look for the setting to enable it, then you can boot from the windows cd and begin the repair.... if you recall, the original issue was due to that obdc driver. so let's hope that you will encounter no difficulties with repairing the operating system with your windows cd. if the repair fails, then we can try to something else... -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, monitor > and got > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she can't > get the > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run repair now. > cdrom > is plugged in. > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> ok, >> >> you should try the repair >> installation again. >> >> this is really the only option >> you have left other than using >> the recovery console again with >> other commands. >> >> when you initiate the repair >> windows again, be sure that the >> only things connected to the pc >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. >> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, >> except the power cord, of course. >> >> keep us posted.... >> >> -- >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found >> >errors >> >then >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no >> > errors. but >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? thanks >> > in >> > advance >> > >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> > >> >> it sounds like >> >> that there a few >> >> issues that seem >> >> to be cascading, thus >> >> the failed attempt to >> >> repair the o.s. >> >> >> >> go ahead a reboot with >> >> the windows cd and go >> >> into the recovery console >> >> and run a chkdsk at the >> >> c prompt. >> >> >> >> then reboot without >> >> the cd and see >> >> if you can log into >> >> safemode with networking. >> >> >> >> then let us know what your >> >> status is... >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following >> >> > error >> >> > occurred. >> >> > >> >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component >> >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not >> >> > found. >> >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. >> >> > >> >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair >> >> > as >> >> > per >> >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of >> >> > product >> >> > key >> >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. >> >> > It >> >> > has >> >> > been >> >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix >> >> > this. >> >> > Please >> >> > advise. >> >> > >> >> > Thanks >> >> >> >> >> >>
Guest tjfarth Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up the dvdrom and it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the computer she get this::: "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose 'Last Know Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that worked. If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power failure or because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. 1.Safe Mode 2.Safe Mode wth Networking 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) 5.Start Windows Normally" Any other suggestions?? thanks "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > ok, > > some bios's have the option > to set up all the settings with > a single click. it seems that > in your case, the bios quick set > may have defaulted the initial > boot up device to be the harddrive. > > for most computers this is fine, > but since you need to boot the > cd, you need to set the bootup > device from the harddisk to cdrom. > > inside the bios, there is an option to > boot via the cd rom. look for > the setting to enable it, then you > can boot from the windows cd > and begin the repair.... > > if you recall, the original > issue was due to that obdc > driver. so let's hope that > you will encounter > no difficulties with repairing > the operating system with > your windows cd. > > if the repair fails, then we can > try to something else... > > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... > > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, monitor > > and got > > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she can't > > get the > > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run repair now. > > cdrom > > is plugged in. > > > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > > > >> ok, > >> > >> you should try the repair > >> installation again. > >> > >> this is really the only option > >> you have left other than using > >> the recovery console again with > >> other commands. > >> > >> when you initiate the repair > >> windows again, be sure that the > >> only things connected to the pc > >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. > >> > >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, > >> except the power cord, of course. > >> > >> keep us posted.... > >> > >> -- > >> > >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> > >> > >> .. > >> > >> > >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... > >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found > >> >errors > >> >then > >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no > >> > errors. but > >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? thanks > >> > in > >> > advance > >> > > >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> > > >> >> it sounds like > >> >> that there a few > >> >> issues that seem > >> >> to be cascading, thus > >> >> the failed attempt to > >> >> repair the o.s. > >> >> > >> >> go ahead a reboot with > >> >> the windows cd and go > >> >> into the recovery console > >> >> and run a chkdsk at the > >> >> c prompt. > >> >> > >> >> then reboot without > >> >> the cd and see > >> >> if you can log into > >> >> safemode with networking. > >> >> > >> >> then let us know what your > >> >> status is... > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> > >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> .. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following > >> >> > error > >> >> > occurred. > >> >> > > >> >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > >> >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was not > >> >> > found. > >> >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > >> >> > > >> >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to repair > >> >> > as > >> >> > per > >> >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of > >> >> > product > >> >> > key > >> >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on it. > >> >> > It > >> >> > has > >> >> > been > >> >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she fix > >> >> > this. > >> >> > Please > >> >> > advise. > >> >> > > >> >> > Thanks > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > >
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems ok, sounds like your making progress.... however, i am not sure if your repair was successful, since you should have been able to boot up with the that apology. never the less, the repair installation is still on the table to do again, if you can access the o.s. what might be a good idea is to select the option to boot up with the last know good configuration. hopefully, this option will not have any references to that obdc driver and you will boot normally into the desktop. if the option above doesn't work then try the safemode option and see if you can access the desktop again.... -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... > thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up the > dvdrom and > it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the computer she > get > this::: > > "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start > successfully. > A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. > If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was > automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose > 'Last Know > Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that worked. > If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power failure or > because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure > what > caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. > 1.Safe Mode > 2.Safe Mode wth Networking > 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt > > 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) > > 5.Start Windows Normally" > > > > Any other suggestions?? > thanks > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> ok, >> >> some bios's have the option >> to set up all the settings with >> a single click. it seems that >> in your case, the bios quick set >> may have defaulted the initial >> boot up device to be the harddrive. >> >> for most computers this is fine, >> but since you need to boot the >> cd, you need to set the bootup >> device from the harddisk to cdrom. >> >> inside the bios, there is an option to >> boot via the cd rom. look for >> the setting to enable it, then you >> can boot from the windows cd >> and begin the repair.... >> >> if you recall, the original >> issue was due to that obdc >> driver. so let's hope that >> you will encounter >> no difficulties with repairing >> the operating system with >> your windows cd. >> >> if the repair fails, then we can >> try to something else... >> >> >> -- >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... >> > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, >> > monitor >> > and got >> > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she >> > can't >> > get the >> > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run repair >> > now. >> > cdrom >> > is plugged in. >> > >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> > >> >> ok, >> >> >> >> you should try the repair >> >> installation again. >> >> >> >> this is really the only option >> >> you have left other than using >> >> the recovery console again with >> >> other commands. >> >> >> >> when you initiate the repair >> >> windows again, be sure that the >> >> only things connected to the pc >> >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. >> >> >> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, >> >> except the power cord, of course. >> >> >> >> keep us posted.... >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... >> >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found >> >> >errors >> >> >then >> >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no >> >> > errors. but >> >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? >> >> > thanks >> >> > in >> >> > advance >> >> > >> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> it sounds like >> >> >> that there a few >> >> >> issues that seem >> >> >> to be cascading, thus >> >> >> the failed attempt to >> >> >> repair the o.s. >> >> >> >> >> >> go ahead a reboot with >> >> >> the windows cd and go >> >> >> into the recovery console >> >> >> and run a chkdsk at the >> >> >> c prompt. >> >> >> >> >> >> then reboot without >> >> >> the cd and see >> >> >> if you can log into >> >> >> safemode with networking. >> >> >> >> >> >> then let us know what your >> >> >> status is... >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... >> >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following >> >> >> > error >> >> >> > occurred. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component >> >> >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was >> >> >> > not >> >> >> > found. >> >> >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to >> >> >> > repair >> >> >> > as >> >> >> > per >> >> >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering of >> >> >> > product >> >> >> > key >> >> >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on >> >> >> > it. >> >> >> > It >> >> >> > has >> >> >> > been >> >> >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she >> >> >> > fix >> >> >> > this. >> >> >> > Please >> >> >> > advise. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Thanks >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 corrections.. corrections.. do to a playful kitten i gotz; my prior posting should read as follows: > ok, > > sounds like your making > progress.... > > however, i am not sure > if your repair was successful, > since you should have been > able to boot up without > that apology. > > never the less, the repair installation > is still on the table to do again, if > you cannot access the o.s. > > what might be a good idea > is to select the option to boot > up with the last know good > configuration. hopefully, this > option will not have any references > to that obdc driver and you will > boot normally into the desktop. > > if the option above doesn't work > then try the safemode option and > see if you can access the desktop > again.... > > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > . > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up the >> dvdrom and >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the computer >> she get >> this::: >> >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start >> successfully. >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose >> 'Last Know >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that >> worked. >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power failure >> or >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure >> what >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. >> 1.Safe Mode >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt >> >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) >> >> 5.Start Windows Normally" >> >> >> >> Any other suggestions?? >> thanks >> >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >>> ok, >>> >>> some bios's have the option >>> to set up all the settings with >>> a single click. it seems that >>> in your case, the bios quick set >>> may have defaulted the initial >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. >>> >>> for most computers this is fine, >>> but since you need to boot the >>> cd, you need to set the bootup >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. >>> >>> inside the bios, there is an option to >>> boot via the cd rom. look for >>> the setting to enable it, then you >>> can boot from the windows cd >>> and begin the repair.... >>> >>> if you recall, the original >>> issue was due to that obdc >>> driver. so let's hope that >>> you will encounter >>> no difficulties with repairing >>> the operating system with >>> your windows cd. >>> >>> if the repair fails, then we can >>> try to something else... >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >>> >>> >>> .. >>> >>> >>> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... >>> > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, >>> > monitor >>> > and got >>> > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she >>> > can't >>> > get the >>> > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run repair >>> > now. >>> > cdrom >>> > is plugged in. >>> > >>> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >>> > >>> >> ok, >>> >> >>> >> you should try the repair >>> >> installation again. >>> >> >>> >> this is really the only option >>> >> you have left other than using >>> >> the recovery console again with >>> >> other commands. >>> >> >>> >> when you initiate the repair >>> >> windows again, be sure that the >>> >> only things connected to the pc >>> >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. >>> >> >>> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, >>> >> except the power cord, of course. >>> >> >>> >> keep us posted.... >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> >>> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >>> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >>> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> .. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... >>> >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found >>> >> >errors >>> >> >then >>> >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no >>> >> > errors. but >>> >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? >>> >> > thanks >>> >> > in >>> >> > advance >>> >> > >>> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >>> >> > >>> >> >> it sounds like >>> >> >> that there a few >>> >> >> issues that seem >>> >> >> to be cascading, thus >>> >> >> the failed attempt to >>> >> >> repair the o.s. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> go ahead a reboot with >>> >> >> the windows cd and go >>> >> >> into the recovery console >>> >> >> and run a chkdsk at the >>> >> >> c prompt. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> then reboot without >>> >> >> the cd and see >>> >> >> if you can log into >>> >> >> safemode with networking. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> then let us know what your >>> >> >> status is... >>> >> >> >>> >> >> -- >>> >> >> >>> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >>> >> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >>> >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >>> >> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> .. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... >>> >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following >>> >> >> > error >>> >> >> > occurred. >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component >>> >> >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was >>> >> >> > not >>> >> >> > found. >>> >> >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to >>> >> >> > repair >>> >> >> > as >>> >> >> > per >>> >> >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering >>> >> >> > of >>> >> >> > product >>> >> >> > key >>> >> >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on >>> >> >> > it. >>> >> >> > It >>> >> >> > has >>> >> >> > been >>> >> >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she >>> >> >> > fix >>> >> >> > this. >>> >> >> > Please >>> >> >> > advise. >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > Thanks >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >>> >
Guest tjfarth Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 RE: corrections.. RE: corrections.. she tried a repair again and could not access windows. she had a friend over and he decided to reinstall windows. does this mean everything she had was gone? now when she starts up it loads xp but the screen shows a funny display. she said it looks like a kids drawing. does this mean the problem was her video card. it is integrated into the motherboard so does this mean a new mobo? thanks "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > do to a playful > kitten i gotz; > > my prior posting > should read as follows: > > > ok, > > > > sounds like your making > > progress.... > > > > however, i am not sure > > if your repair was successful, > > since you should have been > > able to boot up without > > that apology. > > > > never the less, the repair installation > > is still on the table to do again, if > > you cannot access the o.s. > > > > what might be a good idea > > is to select the option to boot > > up with the last know good > > configuration. hopefully, this > > option will not have any references > > to that obdc driver and you will > > boot normally into the desktop. > > > > if the option above doesn't work > > then try the safemode option and > > see if you can access the desktop > > again.... > > > > > > -- > > > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > > > > . > > > > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... > >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up the > >> dvdrom and > >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the computer > >> she get > >> this::: > >> > >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start > >> successfully. > >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. > >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was > >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose > >> 'Last Know > >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that > >> worked. > >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power failure > >> or > >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure > >> what > >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. > >> 1.Safe Mode > >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking > >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt > >> > >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) > >> > >> 5.Start Windows Normally" > >> > >> > >> > >> Any other suggestions?? > >> thanks > >> > >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> > >>> ok, > >>> > >>> some bios's have the option > >>> to set up all the settings with > >>> a single click. it seems that > >>> in your case, the bios quick set > >>> may have defaulted the initial > >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. > >>> > >>> for most computers this is fine, > >>> but since you need to boot the > >>> cd, you need to set the bootup > >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. > >>> > >>> inside the bios, there is an option to > >>> boot via the cd rom. look for > >>> the setting to enable it, then you > >>> can boot from the windows cd > >>> and begin the repair.... > >>> > >>> if you recall, the original > >>> issue was due to that obdc > >>> driver. so let's hope that > >>> you will encounter > >>> no difficulties with repairing > >>> the operating system with > >>> your windows cd. > >>> > >>> if the repair fails, then we can > >>> try to something else... > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> > >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >>> > >>> > >>> .. > >>> > >>> > >>> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >>> news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... > >>> > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, > >>> > monitor > >>> > and got > >>> > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she > >>> > can't > >>> > get the > >>> > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run repair > >>> > now. > >>> > cdrom > >>> > is plugged in. > >>> > > >>> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >>> > > >>> >> ok, > >>> >> > >>> >> you should try the repair > >>> >> installation again. > >>> >> > >>> >> this is really the only option > >>> >> you have left other than using > >>> >> the recovery console again with > >>> >> other commands. > >>> >> > >>> >> when you initiate the repair > >>> >> windows again, be sure that the > >>> >> only things connected to the pc > >>> >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. > >>> >> > >>> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, > >>> >> except the power cord, of course. > >>> >> > >>> >> keep us posted.... > >>> >> > >>> >> -- > >>> >> > >>> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >>> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >>> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> .. > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >>> >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... > >>> >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it found > >>> >> >errors > >>> >> >then > >>> >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed no > >>> >> > errors. but > >>> >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? > >>> >> > thanks > >>> >> > in > >>> >> > advance > >>> >> > > >>> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >>> >> > > >>> >> >> it sounds like > >>> >> >> that there a few > >>> >> >> issues that seem > >>> >> >> to be cascading, thus > >>> >> >> the failed attempt to > >>> >> >> repair the o.s. > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> go ahead a reboot with > >>> >> >> the windows cd and go > >>> >> >> into the recovery console > >>> >> >> and run a chkdsk at the > >>> >> >> c prompt. > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> then reboot without > >>> >> >> the cd and see > >>> >> >> if you can log into > >>> >> >> safemode with networking. > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> then let us know what your > >>> >> >> status is... > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> -- > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . > >>> >> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >>> >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >>> >> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> .. > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >>> >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > >>> >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The following > >>> >> >> > error > >>> >> >> > occurred. > >>> >> >> > > >>> >> >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component > >>> >> >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll was > >>> >> >> > not > >>> >> >> > found. > >>> >> >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. > >>> >> >> > > >>> >> >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to > >>> >> >> > repair > >>> >> >> > as > >>> >> >> > per > >>> >> >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the entering > >>> >> >> > of > >>> >> >> > product > >>> >> >> > key > >>> >> >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text on > >>> >> >> > it. > >>> >> >> > It > >>> >> >> > has > >>> >> >> > been > >>> >> >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can she > >>> >> >> > fix > >>> >> >> > this. > >>> >> >> > Please > >>> >> >> > advise. > >>> >> >> > > >>> >> >> > Thanks > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> > >>> > > > >
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems not sure. basically, you first had issues with logging into windows because of a failed obdc driver. then you say that a repair installation could not be performed, however, your friend somehow got you into a desktop, and it has an unusual display. the options your friend had were to install windows into a new partition or installed it over the pre-existing windows. unfortunately i cannot tell which installation your friend may have performed from here. however, if your friend installed windows into a new partition, then at least you still have the opportunity to work on the former o.s. regarding what you are describing with your display settings, it may that the resolution is off and the icons you are seeing look like children's blocks. again, i can't be sure from here if the display resolution is set very low or you may need a video driver. it is unlikely that your video crashed when you originally only had an issue with an obdc driver. however, you can right click on the desktop, select properties, then look for the resolution and increase the ratio and see if this will help make it look better. also, the bios may have a graphic/video shadow option. you may want to make sure it is enabled and the size is around 64megs, which is typically the standard for most pc's. -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4412D493-3EBE-4592-A208-0B3B3E2753EE@microsoft.com... > she tried a repair again and could not access windows. she had a > friend over > and he decided to reinstall windows. does this mean everything she > had was > gone? now when she starts up it loads xp but the screen shows a funny > display. she said it looks like a kids drawing. does this mean the > problem > was her video card. it is integrated into the motherboard so does > this mean > a new mobo? > > thanks > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> do to a playful >> kitten i gotz; >> >> my prior posting >> should read as follows: >> >> > ok, >> > >> > sounds like your making >> > progress.... >> > >> > however, i am not sure >> > if your repair was successful, >> > since you should have been >> > able to boot up without >> > that apology. >> > >> > never the less, the repair installation >> > is still on the table to do again, if >> > you cannot access the o.s. >> > >> > what might be a good idea >> > is to select the option to boot >> > up with the last know good >> > configuration. hopefully, this >> > option will not have any references >> > to that obdc driver and you will >> > boot normally into the desktop. >> > >> > if the option above doesn't work >> > then try the safemode option and >> > see if you can access the desktop >> > again.... >> > >> > >> > -- >> > >> > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> > >> > >> > . >> > >> > >> > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... >> >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up the >> >> dvdrom and >> >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the computer >> >> she get >> >> this::: >> >> >> >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start >> >> successfully. >> >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. >> >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or >> >> was >> >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose >> >> 'Last Know >> >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that >> >> worked. >> >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power >> >> failure >> >> or >> >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't >> >> sure >> >> what >> >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. >> >> 1.Safe Mode >> >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking >> >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt >> >> >> >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) >> >> >> >> 5.Start Windows Normally" >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Any other suggestions?? >> >> thanks >> >> >> >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> >> >>> ok, >> >>> >> >>> some bios's have the option >> >>> to set up all the settings with >> >>> a single click. it seems that >> >>> in your case, the bios quick set >> >>> may have defaulted the initial >> >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. >> >>> >> >>> for most computers this is fine, >> >>> but since you need to boot the >> >>> cd, you need to set the bootup >> >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. >> >>> >> >>> inside the bios, there is an option to >> >>> boot via the cd rom. look for >> >>> the setting to enable it, then you >> >>> can boot from the windows cd >> >>> and begin the repair.... >> >>> >> >>> if you recall, the original >> >>> issue was due to that obdc >> >>> driver. so let's hope that >> >>> you will encounter >> >>> no difficulties with repairing >> >>> the operating system with >> >>> your windows cd. >> >>> >> >>> if the repair fails, then we can >> >>> try to something else... >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> >> >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >>> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> .. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >>> news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... >> >>> > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, >> >>> > monitor >> >>> > and got >> >>> > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she >> >>> > can't >> >>> > get the >> >>> > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run >> >>> > repair >> >>> > now. >> >>> > cdrom >> >>> > is plugged in. >> >>> > >> >>> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >>> > >> >>> >> ok, >> >>> >> >> >>> >> you should try the repair >> >>> >> installation again. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> this is really the only option >> >>> >> you have left other than using >> >>> >> the recovery console again with >> >>> >> other commands. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> when you initiate the repair >> >>> >> windows again, be sure that the >> >>> >> only things connected to the pc >> >>> >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, >> >>> >> except the power cord, of course. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> keep us posted.... >> >>> >> >> >>> >> -- >> >>> >> >> >>> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >>> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >>> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >>> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> .. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >>> >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... >> >>> >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it >> >>> >> >found >> >>> >> >errors >> >>> >> >then >> >>> >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed >> >>> >> > no >> >>> >> > errors. but >> >>> >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? >> >>> >> > thanks >> >>> >> > in >> >>> >> > advance >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> >> it sounds like >> >>> >> >> that there a few >> >>> >> >> issues that seem >> >>> >> >> to be cascading, thus >> >>> >> >> the failed attempt to >> >>> >> >> repair the o.s. >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> go ahead a reboot with >> >>> >> >> the windows cd and go >> >>> >> >> into the recovery console >> >>> >> >> and run a chkdsk at the >> >>> >> >> c prompt. >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> then reboot without >> >>> >> >> the cd and see >> >>> >> >> if you can log into >> >>> >> >> safemode with networking. >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> then let us know what your >> >>> >> >> status is... >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> -- >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >>> >> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >>> >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >>> >> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> .. >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >>> >> >> message >> >>> >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... >> >>> >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The >> >>> >> >> > following >> >>> >> >> > error >> >>> >> >> > occurred. >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> > winlogon.exe unable to locate component >> >>> >> >> > this application has failed to start because ODBC32.dll >> >>> >> >> > was >> >>> >> >> > not >> >>> >> >> > found. >> >>> >> >> > Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> > she was told to repair xp. she went through the steps to >> >>> >> >> > repair >> >>> >> >> > as >> >>> >> >> > per >> >>> >> >> > instructions in previous posts. She got past the >> >>> >> >> > entering >> >>> >> >> > of >> >>> >> >> > product >> >>> >> >> > key >> >>> >> >> > screen and now there is just a blue screen with no text >> >>> >> >> > on >> >>> >> >> > it. >> >>> >> >> > It >> >>> >> >> > has >> >>> >> >> > been >> >>> >> >> > that way for quite a long time. Is it frozen? How can >> >>> >> >> > she >> >>> >> >> > fix >> >>> >> >> > this. >> >>> >> >> > Please >> >>> >> >> > advise. >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> > Thanks >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >>> >> > >> >>
Guest tjfarth Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems thanks again for your reply. her friend did an installation over pre-existing windows. on startup the resolution is 640x480 with no option to change, no previous restore points to restore back to. her computer is an emachines (i know we have been told in the past about the integrity of emachines) and we downloaded the drivers onto the desktop for it. even the cdrom does not work so i am assuming the drivers are necessary for this. where does she put the drivers? and is there a possibility to recover pictures and files that were on there prior to this whole mess? thanks "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > not sure. > > basically, you first had > issues with logging into > windows because of a failed > obdc driver. > > then you say that a repair > installation could not be > performed, however, your > friend somehow got you > into a desktop, and it has > an unusual display. > > the options your friend had were > to install windows into a new partition > or installed it over the pre-existing > windows. unfortunately i cannot > tell which installation your > friend may have performed from here. > > however, if your friend installed windows > into a new partition, then at least > you still have the opportunity to > work on the former o.s. > > regarding what you are describing > with your display settings, it may > that the resolution is off and > the icons you are seeing > look like children's blocks. > > again, i can't be sure from here > if the display resolution is set very low > or you may need a video driver. it is unlikely > that your video crashed when you originally > only had an issue with an obdc driver. > > however, you can right click on the desktop, > select properties, then look for > the resolution and increase the ratio > and see if this will help make it look better. > > also, the bios may have a graphic/video shadow > option. you may want to make sure it is > enabled and the size is around 64megs, which > is typically the standard for most pc's. > > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4412D493-3EBE-4592-A208-0B3B3E2753EE@microsoft.com... > > she tried a repair again and could not access windows. she had a > > friend over > > and he decided to reinstall windows. does this mean everything she > > had was > > gone? now when she starts up it loads xp but the screen shows a funny > > display. she said it looks like a kids drawing. does this mean the > > problem > > was her video card. it is integrated into the motherboard so does > > this mean > > a new mobo? > > > > thanks > > > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > > > >> do to a playful > >> kitten i gotz; > >> > >> my prior posting > >> should read as follows: > >> > >> > ok, > >> > > >> > sounds like your making > >> > progress.... > >> > > >> > however, i am not sure > >> > if your repair was successful, > >> > since you should have been > >> > able to boot up without > >> > that apology. > >> > > >> > never the less, the repair installation > >> > is still on the table to do again, if > >> > you cannot access the o.s. > >> > > >> > what might be a good idea > >> > is to select the option to boot > >> > up with the last know good > >> > configuration. hopefully, this > >> > option will not have any references > >> > to that obdc driver and you will > >> > boot normally into the desktop. > >> > > >> > if the option above doesn't work > >> > then try the safemode option and > >> > see if you can access the desktop > >> > again.... > >> > > >> > > >> > -- > >> > > >> > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> > > >> > > >> > . > >> > > >> > > >> > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... > >> >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up the > >> >> dvdrom and > >> >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the computer > >> >> she get > >> >> this::: > >> >> > >> >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start > >> >> successfully. > >> >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. > >> >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or > >> >> was > >> >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose > >> >> 'Last Know > >> >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that > >> >> worked. > >> >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power > >> >> failure > >> >> or > >> >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't > >> >> sure > >> >> what > >> >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. > >> >> 1.Safe Mode > >> >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking > >> >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt > >> >> > >> >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) > >> >> > >> >> 5.Start Windows Normally" > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> Any other suggestions?? > >> >> thanks > >> >> > >> >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> >> > >> >>> ok, > >> >>> > >> >>> some bios's have the option > >> >>> to set up all the settings with > >> >>> a single click. it seems that > >> >>> in your case, the bios quick set > >> >>> may have defaulted the initial > >> >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. > >> >>> > >> >>> for most computers this is fine, > >> >>> but since you need to boot the > >> >>> cd, you need to set the bootup > >> >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. > >> >>> > >> >>> inside the bios, there is an option to > >> >>> boot via the cd rom. look for > >> >>> the setting to enable it, then you > >> >>> can boot from the windows cd > >> >>> and begin the repair.... > >> >>> > >> >>> if you recall, the original > >> >>> issue was due to that obdc > >> >>> driver. so let's hope that > >> >>> you will encounter > >> >>> no difficulties with repairing > >> >>> the operating system with > >> >>> your windows cd. > >> >>> > >> >>> if the repair fails, then we can > >> >>> try to something else... > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> -- > >> >>> > >> >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >> >>> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> .. > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >>> news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... > >> >>> > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, keyboard, > >> >>> > monitor > >> >>> > and got > >> >>> > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now she > >> >>> > can't > >> >>> > get the > >> >>> > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run > >> >>> > repair > >> >>> > now. > >> >>> > cdrom > >> >>> > is plugged in. > >> >>> > > >> >>> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> >>> > > >> >>> >> ok, > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> you should try the repair > >> >>> >> installation again. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> this is really the only option > >> >>> >> you have left other than using > >> >>> >> the recovery console again with > >> >>> >> other commands. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> when you initiate the repair > >> >>> >> windows again, be sure that the > >> >>> >> only things connected to the pc > >> >>> >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, > >> >>> >> except the power cord, of course. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> keep us posted.... > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> -- > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . > >> >>> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >>> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >> >>> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> .. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >>> >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... > >> >>> >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it > >> >>> >> >found > >> >>> >> >errors > >> >>> >> >then > >> >>> >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it showed > >> >>> >> > no > >> >>> >> > errors. but > >> >>> >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next step? > >> >>> >> > thanks > >> >>> >> > in > >> >>> >> > advance > >> >>> >> > > >> >>> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> >>> >> > > >> >>> >> >> it sounds like > >> >>> >> >> that there a few > >> >>> >> >> issues that seem > >> >>> >> >> to be cascading, thus > >> >>> >> >> the failed attempt to > >> >>> >> >> repair the o.s. > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> go ahead a reboot with > >> >>> >> >> the windows cd and go > >> >>> >> >> into the recovery console > >> >>> >> >> and run a chkdsk at the > >> >>> >> >> c prompt. > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> then reboot without > >> >>> >> >> the cd and see > >> >>> >> >> if you can log into > >> >>> >> >> safemode with networking. > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> then let us know what your > >> >>> >> >> status is... > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> -- > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . > >> >>> >> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >>> >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >> >>> >> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> .. > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> > >> >>> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in > >> >>> >> >> message > >> >>> >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... > >> >>> >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The > >> >>> >> >> > following
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems ok, at least you are back into windows now. the display seems to be set at regular ole vga and you need svga instead. in regards to the files, pics, etc, you will simply have to browse around your disk with the explorer. if you find them then you should make a copy of them onto cd. i think they should still be somewhere on the disk, unless your friend formatted the disk as well. unfortunately, anytime you do a repair or a re-install of windows, all the restore points from the former o.s. are worthless so they are wiped out. however, personal files are not system files, so your chances that they are on the disk are pretty good. in regards to drivers, normally those special disks that come with the pc have a setup program that will automatically install the drivers. what you need to do at this time is to go to the emachine website and look your model number for faq's, patches, drivers and updates to download. if you find any on the website, they probably supersede the ones on the disk. i would like to emphasize on the f.a.q.'s because there may be special instructions and features and methods that can enlighten you about your computer. i have no experience with EMachines. also, you may want to find out why a repair install of windows was not one of your options and another faq may be to get the instruction to set the resolution, etc. maybe your emachine has a method to restore it to factory settings as well. if so, there will be an faq. however, do not do a factory restore, if one is available until you can get to your personal files and move them to cd. seemingly, it sounds like this thread is basically resolved; as you now have access to windows. at this time you have to rebuild the your system with the updates from both your emachine site and microsoft. -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:986B12EB-E34A-41C0-91B1-C8948BFC5BC4@microsoft.com... > thanks again for your reply. her friend did an installation over > pre-existing windows. on startup the resolution is 640x480 with no > option to > change, no previous restore points to restore back to. her computer > is an > emachines (i know we have been told in the past about the integrity of > emachines) and we downloaded the drivers onto the desktop for it. > even the > cdrom does not work so i am assuming the drivers are necessary for > this. > where does she put the drivers? and is there a possibility to recover > pictures and files that were on there prior to this whole mess? > > thanks > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> not sure. >> >> basically, you first had >> issues with logging into >> windows because of a failed >> obdc driver. >> >> then you say that a repair >> installation could not be >> performed, however, your >> friend somehow got you >> into a desktop, and it has >> an unusual display. >> >> the options your friend had were >> to install windows into a new partition >> or installed it over the pre-existing >> windows. unfortunately i cannot >> tell which installation your >> friend may have performed from here. >> >> however, if your friend installed windows >> into a new partition, then at least >> you still have the opportunity to >> work on the former o.s. >> >> regarding what you are describing >> with your display settings, it may >> that the resolution is off and >> the icons you are seeing >> look like children's blocks. >> >> again, i can't be sure from here >> if the display resolution is set very low >> or you may need a video driver. it is unlikely >> that your video crashed when you originally >> only had an issue with an obdc driver. >> >> however, you can right click on the desktop, >> select properties, then look for >> the resolution and increase the ratio >> and see if this will help make it look better. >> >> also, the bios may have a graphic/video shadow >> option. you may want to make sure it is >> enabled and the size is around 64megs, which >> is typically the standard for most pc's. >> >> >> -- >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:4412D493-3EBE-4592-A208-0B3B3E2753EE@microsoft.com... >> > she tried a repair again and could not access windows. she had a >> > friend over >> > and he decided to reinstall windows. does this mean everything she >> > had was >> > gone? now when she starts up it loads xp but the screen shows a >> > funny >> > display. she said it looks like a kids drawing. does this mean >> > the >> > problem >> > was her video card. it is integrated into the motherboard so does >> > this mean >> > a new mobo? >> > >> > thanks >> > >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> > >> >> do to a playful >> >> kitten i gotz; >> >> >> >> my prior posting >> >> should read as follows: >> >> >> >> > ok, >> >> > >> >> > sounds like your making >> >> > progress.... >> >> > >> >> > however, i am not sure >> >> > if your repair was successful, >> >> > since you should have been >> >> > able to boot up without >> >> > that apology. >> >> > >> >> > never the less, the repair installation >> >> > is still on the table to do again, if >> >> > you cannot access the o.s. >> >> > >> >> > what might be a good idea >> >> > is to select the option to boot >> >> > up with the last know good >> >> > configuration. hopefully, this >> >> > option will not have any references >> >> > to that obdc driver and you will >> >> > boot normally into the desktop. >> >> > >> >> > if the option above doesn't work >> >> > then try the safemode option and >> >> > see if you can access the desktop >> >> > again.... >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > -- >> >> > >> >> > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >> ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > . >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... >> >> >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up >> >> >> the >> >> >> dvdrom and >> >> >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the >> >> >> computer >> >> >> she get >> >> >> this::: >> >> >> >> >> >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start >> >> >> successfully. >> >> >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. >> >> >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or >> >> >> was >> >> >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, >> >> >> choose >> >> >> 'Last Know >> >> >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that >> >> >> worked. >> >> >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power >> >> >> failure >> >> >> or >> >> >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't >> >> >> sure >> >> >> what >> >> >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. >> >> >> 1.Safe Mode >> >> >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking >> >> >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt >> >> >> >> >> >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that >> >> >> worked) >> >> >> >> >> >> 5.Start Windows Normally" >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Any other suggestions?? >> >> >> thanks >> >> >> >> >> >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >>> ok, >> >> >>> >> >> >>> some bios's have the option >> >> >>> to set up all the settings with >> >> >>> a single click. it seems that >> >> >>> in your case, the bios quick set >> >> >>> may have defaulted the initial >> >> >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> for most computers this is fine, >> >> >>> but since you need to boot the >> >> >>> cd, you need to set the bootup >> >> >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> inside the bios, there is an option to >> >> >>> boot via the cd rom. look for >> >> >>> the setting to enable it, then you >> >> >>> can boot from the windows cd >> >> >>> and begin the repair.... >> >> >>> >> >> >>> if you recall, the original >> >> >>> issue was due to that obdc >> >> >>> driver. so let's hope that >> >> >>> you will encounter >> >> >>> no difficulties with repairing >> >> >>> the operating system with >> >> >>> your windows cd. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> if the repair fails, then we can >> >> >>> try to something else... >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> -- >> >> >>> >> >> >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >> >>> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >>> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> .. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >>> news:873A2F64-86DE-414B-BEAF-240A7DF8AF52@microsoft.com... >> >> >>> > Ok so she unplugged everything except cdrom, mouse, >> >> >>> > keyboard, >> >> >>> > monitor >> >> >>> > and got >> >> >>> > some sort of BIOS screen. she chose resume normally. Now >> >> >>> > she >> >> >>> > can't >> >> >>> > get the >> >> >>> > windows xp cd to load. Please help!!! she can't even run >> >> >>> > repair >> >> >>> > now. >> >> >>> > cdrom >> >> >>> > is plugged in. >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> >> ok, >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> you should try the repair >> >> >>> >> installation again. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> this is really the only option >> >> >>> >> you have left other than using >> >> >>> >> the recovery console again with >> >> >>> >> other commands. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> when you initiate the repair >> >> >>> >> windows again, be sure that the >> >> >>> >> only things connected to the pc >> >> >>> >> are a keyboard, mouse and monitor. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> so be sure that everything else is unplugged, >> >> >>> >> except the power cord, of course. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> keep us posted.... >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> -- >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >> >>> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >>> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >>> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> .. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >> >>> >> message >> >> >>> >> news:B999CE34-3ACE-4180-B419-DE7BEA36DF30@microsoft.com... >> >> >>> >> >i found how to run chkdsk. she ran the /p function and it >> >> >>> >> >found >> >> >>> >> >errors >> >> >>> >> >then >> >> >>> >> > the /r. after it was finished she ran/p again and it >> >> >>> >> > showed >> >> >>> >> > no >> >> >>> >> > errors. but >> >> >>> >> > she still cannot get it to load xp. what is the next >> >> >>> >> > step? >> >> >>> >> > thanks >> >> >>> >> > in >> >> >>> >> > advance >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> >> it sounds like >> >> >>> >> >> that there a few >> >> >>> >> >> issues that seem >> >> >>> >> >> to be cascading, thus >> >> >>> >> >> the failed attempt to >> >> >>> >> >> repair the o.s. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> go ahead a reboot with >> >> >>> >> >> the windows cd and go >> >> >>> >> >> into the recovery console >> >> >>> >> >> and run a chkdsk at the >> >> >>> >> >> c prompt. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> then reboot without >> >> >>> >> >> the cd and see >> >> >>> >> >> if you can log into >> >> >>> >> >> safemode with networking. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> then let us know what your >> >> >>> >> >> status is... >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> -- >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >> >>> >> >> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >>> >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >>> >> >> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> .. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >> >>> >> >> message >> >> >>> >> >> news:CE86445D-BB43-433F-AC5A-BE37B61A0CEE@microsoft.com... >> >> >>> >> >> > Hi, my sister's computer was not loading xp. The >> >> >>> >> >> > following
Guest tjfarth Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems Thanks for your patience and help, we are on our way now!!! "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > ok, > > at least you are back > into windows now. > the display seems to be set > at regular ole vga and you > need svga instead. > > in regards to the files, > pics, etc, you will simply > have to browse around your > disk with the explorer. if you > find them then you should make > a copy of them onto cd. > > i think they should still be somewhere > on the disk, unless your friend > formatted the disk as well. > > unfortunately, anytime you do a repair or > a re-install of windows, all the restore points > from the former o.s. are worthless so they > are wiped out. however, personal files are > not system files, so your chances that they > are on the disk are pretty good. > > in regards to drivers, normally > those special disks that come with > the pc have a setup program that will automatically > install the drivers. > > what you need to do at this time > is to go to the emachine website > and look your model number for > faq's, patches, drivers and updates to download. > if you find any on the website, they > probably supersede the ones on the disk. > > i would like to emphasize on the f.a.q.'s > because there may be special instructions > and features and methods that can > enlighten you about your computer. i > have no experience with EMachines. > > also, you may want to find out > why a repair install of windows was > not one of your options and another faq > may be to get the instruction to set > the resolution, etc. > > maybe your emachine has a method to > restore it to factory settings as well. if so, > there will be an faq. however, do not do > a factory restore, if one is available > until you can get to your personal files > and move them to cd. > > seemingly, it sounds like this thread > is basically resolved; as you now have > access to windows. > > at this time you have to rebuild the your > system with the updates from both your emachine > site and microsoft. > > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > .. > > > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:986B12EB-E34A-41C0-91B1-C8948BFC5BC4@microsoft.com... > > thanks again for your reply. her friend did an installation over > > pre-existing windows. on startup the resolution is 640x480 with no > > option to > > change, no previous restore points to restore back to. her computer > > is an > > emachines (i know we have been told in the past about the integrity of > > emachines) and we downloaded the drivers onto the desktop for it. > > even the > > cdrom does not work so i am assuming the drivers are necessary for > > this. > > where does she put the drivers? and is there a possibility to recover > > pictures and files that were on there prior to this whole mess? > > > > thanks > > > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > > > >> not sure. > >> > >> basically, you first had > >> issues with logging into > >> windows because of a failed > >> obdc driver. > >> > >> then you say that a repair > >> installation could not be > >> performed, however, your > >> friend somehow got you > >> into a desktop, and it has > >> an unusual display. > >> > >> the options your friend had were > >> to install windows into a new partition > >> or installed it over the pre-existing > >> windows. unfortunately i cannot > >> tell which installation your > >> friend may have performed from here. > >> > >> however, if your friend installed windows > >> into a new partition, then at least > >> you still have the opportunity to > >> work on the former o.s. > >> > >> regarding what you are describing > >> with your display settings, it may > >> that the resolution is off and > >> the icons you are seeing > >> look like children's blocks. > >> > >> again, i can't be sure from here > >> if the display resolution is set very low > >> or you may need a video driver. it is unlikely > >> that your video crashed when you originally > >> only had an issue with an obdc driver. > >> > >> however, you can right click on the desktop, > >> select properties, then look for > >> the resolution and increase the ratio > >> and see if this will help make it look better. > >> > >> also, the bios may have a graphic/video shadow > >> option. you may want to make sure it is > >> enabled and the size is around 64megs, which > >> is typically the standard for most pc's. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> > >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> > >> > >> .. > >> > >> > >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:4412D493-3EBE-4592-A208-0B3B3E2753EE@microsoft.com... > >> > she tried a repair again and could not access windows. she had a > >> > friend over > >> > and he decided to reinstall windows. does this mean everything she > >> > had was > >> > gone? now when she starts up it loads xp but the screen shows a > >> > funny > >> > display. she said it looks like a kids drawing. does this mean > >> > the > >> > problem > >> > was her video card. it is integrated into the motherboard so does > >> > this mean > >> > a new mobo? > >> > > >> > thanks > >> > > >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> > > >> >> do to a playful > >> >> kitten i gotz; > >> >> > >> >> my prior posting > >> >> should read as follows: > >> >> > >> >> > ok, > >> >> > > >> >> > sounds like your making > >> >> > progress.... > >> >> > > >> >> > however, i am not sure > >> >> > if your repair was successful, > >> >> > since you should have been > >> >> > able to boot up without > >> >> > that apology. > >> >> > > >> >> > never the less, the repair installation > >> >> > is still on the table to do again, if > >> >> > you cannot access the o.s. > >> >> > > >> >> > what might be a good idea > >> >> > is to select the option to boot > >> >> > up with the last know good > >> >> > configuration. hopefully, this > >> >> > option will not have any references > >> >> > to that obdc driver and you will > >> >> > boot normally into the desktop. > >> >> > > >> >> > if the option above doesn't work > >> >> > then try the safemode option and > >> >> > see if you can access the desktop > >> >> > again.... > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > > >> >> > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >> >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >> >> >> ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > . > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... > >> >> >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked up > >> >> >> the > >> >> >> dvdrom and > >> >> >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the > >> >> >> computer > >> >> >> she get > >> >> >> this::: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not start > >> >> >> successfully. > >> >> >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. > >> >> >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or > >> >> >> was > >> >> >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, > >> >> >> choose > >> >> >> 'Last Know > >> >> >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings that > >> >> >> worked. > >> >> >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power > >> >> >> failure > >> >> >> or > >> >> >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren't > >> >> >> sure > >> >> >> what > >> >> >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. > >> >> >> 1.Safe Mode > >> >> >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking > >> >> >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt > >> >> >> > >> >> >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that > >> >> >> worked) > >> >> >> > >> >> >> 5.Start Windows Normally" > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Any other suggestions?? > >> >> >> thanks > >> >> >> > >> >> >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >>> ok, > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> some bios's have the option > >> >> >>> to set up all the settings with > >> >> >>> a single click. it seems that > >> >> >>> in your case, the bios quick set > >> >> >>> may have defaulted the initial > >> >> >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> for most computers this is fine, > >> >> >>> but since you need to boot the > >> >> >>> cd, you need to set the bootup > >> >> >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> inside the bios, there is an option to > >> >> >>> boot via the cd rom. look for > >> >> >>> the setting to enable it, then you > >> >> >>> can boot from the windows cd > >> >> >>> and begin the repair.... > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> if you recall, the original > >> >> >>> issue was due to that obdc > >> >> >>> driver. so let's hope that > >> >> >>> you will encounter > >> >> >>> no difficulties with repairing > >> >> >>> the operating system with > >> >> >>> your windows cd. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> if the repair fails, then we can > >> >> >>> try to something else... > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> -- > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . > >> >> >>> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. > >> >> >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. > >> >> >>> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> ..
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Re: windows xp repair problems you're welcome. -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:5745545D-886A-42EC-882A-37CB95595ED3@microsoft.com... > Thanks for your patience and help, we are on our way now!!! > > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: > >> ok, >> >> at least you are back >> into windows now. >> the display seems to be set >> at regular ole vga and you >> need svga instead. >> >> in regards to the files, >> pics, etc, you will simply >> have to browse around your >> disk with the explorer. if you >> find them then you should make >> a copy of them onto cd. >> >> i think they should still be somewhere >> on the disk, unless your friend >> formatted the disk as well. >> >> unfortunately, anytime you do a repair or >> a re-install of windows, all the restore points >> from the former o.s. are worthless so they >> are wiped out. however, personal files are >> not system files, so your chances that they >> are on the disk are pretty good. >> >> in regards to drivers, normally >> those special disks that come with >> the pc have a setup program that will automatically >> install the drivers. >> >> what you need to do at this time >> is to go to the emachine website >> and look your model number for >> faq's, patches, drivers and updates to download. >> if you find any on the website, they >> probably supersede the ones on the disk. >> >> i would like to emphasize on the f.a.q.'s >> because there may be special instructions >> and features and methods that can >> enlighten you about your computer. i >> have no experience with EMachines. >> >> also, you may want to find out >> why a repair install of windows was >> not one of your options and another faq >> may be to get the instruction to set >> the resolution, etc. >> >> maybe your emachine has a method to >> restore it to factory settings as well. if so, >> there will be an faq. however, do not do >> a factory restore, if one is available >> until you can get to your personal files >> and move them to cd. >> >> seemingly, it sounds like this thread >> is basically resolved; as you now have >> access to windows. >> >> at this time you have to rebuild the your >> system with the updates from both your emachine >> site and microsoft. >> >> >> -- >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:986B12EB-E34A-41C0-91B1-C8948BFC5BC4@microsoft.com... >> > thanks again for your reply. her friend did an installation over >> > pre-existing windows. on startup the resolution is 640x480 with no >> > option to >> > change, no previous restore points to restore back to. her >> > computer >> > is an >> > emachines (i know we have been told in the past about the integrity >> > of >> > emachines) and we downloaded the drivers onto the desktop for it. >> > even the >> > cdrom does not work so i am assuming the drivers are necessary for >> > this. >> > where does she put the drivers? and is there a possibility to >> > recover >> > pictures and files that were on there prior to this whole mess? >> > >> > thanks >> > >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> > >> >> not sure. >> >> >> >> basically, you first had >> >> issues with logging into >> >> windows because of a failed >> >> obdc driver. >> >> >> >> then you say that a repair >> >> installation could not be >> >> performed, however, your >> >> friend somehow got you >> >> into a desktop, and it has >> >> an unusual display. >> >> >> >> the options your friend had were >> >> to install windows into a new partition >> >> or installed it over the pre-existing >> >> windows. unfortunately i cannot >> >> tell which installation your >> >> friend may have performed from here. >> >> >> >> however, if your friend installed windows >> >> into a new partition, then at least >> >> you still have the opportunity to >> >> work on the former o.s. >> >> >> >> regarding what you are describing >> >> with your display settings, it may >> >> that the resolution is off and >> >> the icons you are seeing >> >> look like children's blocks. >> >> >> >> again, i can't be sure from here >> >> if the display resolution is set very low >> >> or you may need a video driver. it is unlikely >> >> that your video crashed when you originally >> >> only had an issue with an obdc driver. >> >> >> >> however, you can right click on the desktop, >> >> select properties, then look for >> >> the resolution and increase the ratio >> >> and see if this will help make it look better. >> >> >> >> also, the bios may have a graphic/video shadow >> >> option. you may want to make sure it is >> >> enabled and the size is around 64megs, which >> >> is typically the standard for most pc's. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> >> >> >> .. >> >> >> >> >> >> "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:4412D493-3EBE-4592-A208-0B3B3E2753EE@microsoft.com... >> >> > she tried a repair again and could not access windows. she had >> >> > a >> >> > friend over >> >> > and he decided to reinstall windows. does this mean everything >> >> > she >> >> > had was >> >> > gone? now when she starts up it loads xp but the screen shows a >> >> > funny >> >> > display. she said it looks like a kids drawing. does this mean >> >> > the >> >> > problem >> >> > was her video card. it is integrated into the motherboard so >> >> > does >> >> > this mean >> >> > a new mobo? >> >> > >> >> > thanks >> >> > >> >> > "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> do to a playful >> >> >> kitten i gotz; >> >> >> >> >> >> my prior posting >> >> >> should read as follows: >> >> >> >> >> >> > ok, >> >> >> > >> >> >> > sounds like your making >> >> >> > progress.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > however, i am not sure >> >> >> > if your repair was successful, >> >> >> > since you should have been >> >> >> > able to boot up without >> >> >> > that apology. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > never the less, the repair installation >> >> >> > is still on the table to do again, if >> >> >> > you cannot access the o.s. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > what might be a good idea >> >> >> > is to select the option to boot >> >> >> > up with the last know good >> >> >> > configuration. hopefully, this >> >> >> > option will not have any references >> >> >> > to that obdc driver and you will >> >> >> > boot normally into the desktop. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > if the option above doesn't work >> >> >> > then try the safemode option and >> >> >> > see if you can access the desktop >> >> >> > again.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > -- >> >> >> > >> >> >> > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >> >> > .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >> >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >> >> ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > . >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > "tjfarth" <tjfarth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >> >> > message >> >> >> > news:9833533D-785D-4E15-A02C-BAD88F382FBB@microsoft.com... >> >> >> >> thanks she has a dvd drive as well as cdrom and she hooked >> >> >> >> up >> >> >> >> the >> >> >> >> dvdrom and >> >> >> >> it worked and she ran the repair. now when she starts the >> >> >> >> computer >> >> >> >> she get >> >> >> >> this::: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "We apologize for the iconvenience, but Windows did not >> >> >> >> start >> >> >> >> successfully. >> >> >> >> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. >> >> >> >> If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, >> >> >> >> or >> >> >> >> was >> >> >> >> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, >> >> >> >> choose >> >> >> >> 'Last Know >> >> >> >> Good Confuguraltion' to revert to the most recent setings >> >> >> >> that >> >> >> >> worked. >> >> >> >> If a previous startup attemp was interrupted due to a power >> >> >> >> failure >> >> >> >> or >> >> >> >> because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you >> >> >> >> aren't >> >> >> >> sure >> >> >> >> what >> >> >> >> caused the problem, choose 'Start Windows Normally'. >> >> >> >> 1.Safe Mode >> >> >> >> 2.Safe Mode wth Networking >> >> >> >> 3.Safe Mode with Command Prompt >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 4.Last Know Configuration (your most recent settings that >> >> >> >> worked) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 5.Start Windows Normally" >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Any other suggestions?? >> >> >> >> thanks >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> ok, >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> some bios's have the option >> >> >> >>> to set up all the settings with >> >> >> >>> a single click. it seems that >> >> >> >>> in your case, the bios quick set >> >> >> >>> may have defaulted the initial >> >> >> >>> boot up device to be the harddrive. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> for most computers this is fine, >> >> >> >>> but since you need to boot the >> >> >> >>> cd, you need to set the bootup >> >> >> >>> device from the harddisk to cdrom. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> inside the bios, there is an option to >> >> >> >>> boot via the cd rom. look for >> >> >> >>> the setting to enable it, then you >> >> >> >>> can boot from the windows cd >> >> >> >>> and begin the repair.... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> if you recall, the original >> >> >> >>> issue was due to that obdc >> >> >> >>> driver. so let's hope that >> >> >> >>> you will encounter >> >> >> >>> no difficulties with repairing >> >> >> >>> the operating system with >> >> >> >>> your windows cd. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> if the repair fails, then we can >> >> >> >>> try to something else... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> -- >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . >> >> >> >>> .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> >> >> >>> ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >> >> >> >>> > ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> ..
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