Guest Loretta Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can see that Windows is already installed. Thanks Loretta
Guest Trinny Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Need a file Loretta wrote: > I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can > see that Windows is already installed. > Thanks > Loretta Why? Bung the CD in the drive and it'll do that for you. Trin
Guest Malke Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Need a file Loretta wrote: > I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can > see that Windows is already installed. > Thanks > Loretta > > Not enough information to get focused help. Please see this link for help in making a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm Here is a link that explains how to do a Repair Install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm If you are booting correctly with the XP CD and following the instructions at the above link and the XP installation routine doesn't find a Windows installation, either: 1. You have a SATA drive and in the very early stage of the install (Repair or Clean) you need to press F6 to supply the drivers for your SATA drive controller; or 2. The current Windows installation is not repairable. Pull your data off (if you didn't already back it up) by booting with a rescue CD such as Knoppix or a Bart's PE and saving the data to an external hard drive. Then do a Clean Install of Windows. http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What you will need on-hand If you provide more details about your computer, what caused you to want to do a Repair Install, etc. per the guidelines in the very first link I gave you, then we may be able to give you more specific help. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Guest peter Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Need a file I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on the computer?? peter "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can >see that Windows is already installed. > Thanks > Loretta >
Guest Loretta Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Need a file I started a repair install to fix issues. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install cannot see the original Windows install. The repair console does see it, but does not ask for the password. Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok, but obviously it isn't "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? > or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on the > computer?? > peter > > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can >>see that Windows is already installed. >> Thanks >> Loretta >> >
Guest Malke Posted September 19, 2007 Posted September 19, 2007 Re: Need a file Loretta wrote: > I started a repair install to fix issues. Windows was running but Iexplorer > could not access the internet. The original repair install failed. So I > tried again but the Install cannot see the original Windows install. The > repair console does see it, but does not ask for the password. Since then I > have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok, but obviously it > isn't I'm sorry Loretta, but this doesn't make sense. You don't use the Recovery Console to do a Repair Install. Read the information at the link I gave you to Michael Stevens' site for how to do a Repair Install. One of the most common reasons for a Windows machine to lose Internet connectivity is virus/malware infection. Was the computer clean? If you think it was, what programs (including versions) did you use to determine this? Since you have done a parallel install and presumably things are still not working the way you want, pull your data off and do a clean install. Otherwise, please tell us what your end goal is. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Guest Loretta Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file Hi Peter, Correct. I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but does not ask for the password. Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The parallel install went as expected and runs well. Thanks Loretta "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? > or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on the > computer?? > peter > > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can >>see that Windows is already installed. >> Thanks >> Loretta >> >
Guest peter Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file Hi Loretta If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would match the Toshiba machine.. Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition and how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets the machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your since then installed updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a CD/DVD The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for that repair message. The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R peter "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Hi Peter, > Correct. > I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows. > Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. > The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install > cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair > console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but does > not ask for the password. > Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok on > the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to let > the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue screen the > disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several > other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used > my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. > My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I > cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The parallel > install went as expected and runs well. > Thanks > Loretta > > "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on the >> computer?? >> peter >> >> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup can >>>see that Windows is already installed. >>> Thanks >>> Loretta >>> >> > >
Guest Loretta Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does not recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s that I could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as the new install "WinXP". "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Hi Loretta > If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why not > just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? > > There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed > from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your latop > CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did you > use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM version > of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your repair > installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to repair it > might work partially but non of the drivers would match the Toshiba > machine.. > Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by > means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that > came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition and > how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets the > machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your since > then installed updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If > you are looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be > sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a > CD/DVD > > The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a full > install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for that > repair message. > The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R > > peter > > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Hi Peter, >> Correct. >> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows. >> Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. >> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but does >> not ask for the password. >> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok on >> the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to let >> the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue screen the >> disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several >> other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used >> my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. >> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >> Thanks >> Loretta >> >> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on >>> the computer?? >>> peter >>> >>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup >>>>can see that Windows is already installed. >>>> Thanks >>>> Loretta >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest peter Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the XP directory. I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP and try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on the Toshiba. With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry files from the working installation to the non working installation here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed 1. Start Recovery Console. 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line: del c:\windows\system32\config\sam del c:\windows\system32\config\security del c:\windows\system32\config\software del c:\windows\system32\config\default del c:\windows\system32\config\system copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the appropriate path into the above procedure peter "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. > I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the Toshiba > did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came with the > computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a different CD but I > still have the problem that the Repair Instal does not recognize that > there is an original install. There must be file/s that I could copy that > would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as the new install "WinXP". > "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Hi Loretta >> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why >> not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >> >> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did >> you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM >> version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your >> repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to >> repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would match the >> Toshiba machine.. >> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by >> means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that >> came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition and >> how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets the >> machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your since >> then installed updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If >> you are looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be >> sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a >> CD/DVD >> >> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a full >> install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for that >> repair message. >> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >> >> peter >> >> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Hi Peter, >>> Correct. >>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows. >>> Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. >>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >>> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >>> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but does >>> not ask for the password. >>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok on >>> the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to let >>> the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue screen the >>> disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several >>> other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I >>> used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. >>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >>> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>> Thanks >>> Loretta >>> >>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on >>>> the computer?? >>>> peter >>>> >>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup >>>>>can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Loretta >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest Loretta Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file Hi Peter. Actually to be able to try again to repair the Windows all I needed was to copy the system save. If that resolves the other issues we will find out. Thanks again. Loretta "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the XP > directory. > I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those > "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find > yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. > The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP and > try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on the > Toshiba. > > With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C > drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? > By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry > files from the working installation to the non working installation > here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed > 1. Start Recovery Console. > 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after > you type each line: > del c:\windows\system32\config\sam > > del c:\windows\system32\config\security > > del c:\windows\system32\config\software > > del c:\windows\system32\config\default > > del c:\windows\system32\config\system > > copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software > > copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system > > copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam > > copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security > > copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default > > BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the > appropriate path into the above procedure > peter > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came >> with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a >> different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does not >> recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s that I >> could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as the new >> install "WinXP". >> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Hi Loretta >>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why >>> not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>> >>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >>> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did >>> you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM >>> version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your >>> repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to >>> repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would match the >>> Toshiba machine.. >>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by >>> means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that >>> came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition and >>> how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets >>> the machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your >>> since then installed updates...programs....work/data files would be >>> deleted.If you are looking to to do this just to clean up the present >>> mess then be sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your >>> personal files to a CD/DVD >>> >>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a >>> full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for >>> that repair message. >>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>> >>> peter >>> >>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi Peter, >>>> Correct. >>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows. >>>> Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. >>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >>>> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >>>> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but >>>> does not ask for the password. >>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok >>>> on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to >>>> let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue >>>> screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 >>>> and several other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with >>>> XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a >>>> Windows XP CD. >>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >>>> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>> Thanks >>>> Loretta >>>> >>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on >>>>> the computer?? >>>>> peter >>>>> >>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup >>>>>>can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Loretta >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest Loretta Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) Loretta "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the XP > directory. > I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those > "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find > yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. > The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP and > try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on the > Toshiba. > > With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C > drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? > By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry > files from the working installation to the non working installation > here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed > 1. Start Recovery Console. > 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after > you type each line: > del c:\windows\system32\config\sam > > del c:\windows\system32\config\security > > del c:\windows\system32\config\software > > del c:\windows\system32\config\default > > del c:\windows\system32\config\system > > copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software > > copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system > > copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam > > copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security > > copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default > > BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the > appropriate path into the above procedure > peter > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came >> with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a >> different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does not >> recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s that I >> could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as the new >> install "WinXP". >> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Hi Loretta >>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why >>> not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>> >>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >>> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD did >>> you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a OEM >>> version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be your >>> repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM to >>> repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would match the >>> Toshiba machine.. >>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by >>> means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that >>> came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition and >>> how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets >>> the machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your >>> since then installed updates...programs....work/data files would be >>> deleted.If you are looking to to do this just to clean up the present >>> mess then be sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your >>> personal files to a CD/DVD >>> >>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a >>> full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for >>> that repair message. >>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>> >>> peter >>> >>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi Peter, >>>> Correct. >>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with Windows. >>>> Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the internet. >>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >>>> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >>>> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but >>>> does not ask for the password. >>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok >>>> on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to >>>> let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue >>>> screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 >>>> and several other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with >>>> XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a >>>> Windows XP CD. >>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >>>> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>> Thanks >>>> Loretta >>>> >>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on >>>>> the computer?? >>>>> peter >>>>> >>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup >>>>>>can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Loretta >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest peter Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like memory...video or HD. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy one.........Recovery Console....run chkdsk /f /r if that works ..........see if the repair works peter "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message news:O4GV2A7%23HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 > (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) > Loretta > "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the XP >> directory. >> I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those >> "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find >> yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. >> The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP >> and try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on >> the Toshiba. >> >> With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C >> drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? >> By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry >> files from the working installation to the non working installation >> here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed >> 1. Start Recovery Console. >> 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after >> you type each line: >> del c:\windows\system32\config\sam >> >> del c:\windows\system32\config\security >> >> del c:\windows\system32\config\software >> >> del c:\windows\system32\config\default >> >> del c:\windows\system32\config\system >> >> copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software >> >> copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system >> >> copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam >> >> copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security >> >> copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default >> >> BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the >> appropriate path into the above procedure >> peter >> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >> news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >>> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >>> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that came >>> with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a >>> different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does >>> not recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s >>> that I could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well as >>> the new install "WinXP". >>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi Loretta >>>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why >>>> not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>>> >>>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >>>> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD >>>> did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a >>>> OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be >>>> your repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM >>>> to repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would match >>>> the Toshiba machine.. >>>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by >>>> means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that >>>> came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition and >>>> how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery sets >>>> the machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of your >>>> since then installed updates...programs....work/data files would be >>>> deleted.If you are looking to to do this just to clean up the present >>>> mess then be sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your >>>> personal files to a CD/DVD >>>> >>>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a >>>> full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for >>>> that repair message. >>>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>>> >>>> peter >>>> >>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>> Correct. >>>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with >>>>> Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the >>>>> internet. >>>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >>>>> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >>>>> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but >>>>> does not ask for the password. >>>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok >>>>> on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try to >>>>> let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue >>>>> screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to SP2 >>>>> and several other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with >>>>> XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a >>>>> Windows XP CD. >>>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >>>>> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>>>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Loretta >>>>> >>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 on >>>>>> the computer?? >>>>>> peter >>>>>> >>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair setup >>>>>>>can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest Loretta Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file Hi Peter, I copied over all of the items you had on your list. Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the original windows in the recovery console because it wants a password. Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful. Loretta "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:uLFx%23Q7%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like > memory...video or HD. > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true > There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy > one.........Recovery Console....run chkdsk /f /r > if that works ..........see if the repair works > peter > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:O4GV2A7%23HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 >> (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) >> Loretta >> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the >>> XP directory. >>> I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those >>> "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find >>> yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. >>> The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP >>> and try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on >>> the Toshiba. >>> >>> With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C >>> drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? >>> By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry >>> files from the working installation to the non working installation >>> here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed >>> 1. Start Recovery Console. >>> 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after >>> you type each line: >>> del c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>> >>> del c:\windows\system32\config\security >>> >>> del c:\windows\system32\config\software >>> >>> del c:\windows\system32\config\default >>> >>> del c:\windows\system32\config\system >>> >>> copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software >>> >>> copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system >>> >>> copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>> >>> copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security >>> >>> copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default >>> >>> BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub the >>> appropriate path into the above procedure >>> peter >>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>> news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >>>> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >>>> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that >>>> came with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a >>>> different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does >>>> not recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s >>>> that I could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well >>>> as the new install "WinXP". >>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Hi Loretta >>>>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal why >>>>> not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>>>> >>>>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>>>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >>>>> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD >>>>> did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a >>>>> OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might be >>>>> your repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL OEM >>>>> to repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would match >>>>> the Toshiba machine.. >>>>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be by >>>>> means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual that >>>>> came with the machine it should explain how to access the partition >>>>> and how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of recovery >>>>> sets the machine back to the state it was when 1st purchased...all of >>>>> your since then installed updates...programs....work/data files would >>>>> be deleted.If you are looking to to do this just to clean up the >>>>> present mess then be sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of >>>>> your personal files to a CD/DVD >>>>> >>>>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a >>>>> full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for >>>>> that repair message. >>>>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>>>> >>>>> peter >>>>> >>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>>> Correct. >>>>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with >>>>>> Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the >>>>>> internet. >>>>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >>>>>> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >>>>>> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but >>>>>> does not ask for the password. >>>>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look ok >>>>>> on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I try >>>>>> to let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a blue >>>>>> screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated to >>>>>> SP2 and several other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, >>>>>> with XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have >>>>>> a Windows XP CD. >>>>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >>>>>> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>>>>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Loretta >>>>>> >>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 >>>>>>> on the computer?? >>>>>>> peter >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair >>>>>>>>setup can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest peter Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Re: Need a file If you've never setup a password just press enter if you have a password...you'll need to use the administrator password..... Did you copy from new installation directory to old installation directory???......therefore it would need the "new" password" So are you tech support for Anderson Computer or is this your own personal system?? peter "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message news:eivpBz7%23HHA.5164@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Hi Peter, > I copied over all of the items you had on your list. > Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the original > windows in the recovery console because it wants a password. > Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful. > Loretta > "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:uLFx%23Q7%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like >> memory...video or HD. >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true >> There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy >> one.........Recovery Console....run chkdsk /f /r >> if that works ..........see if the repair works >> peter >> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >> news:O4GV2A7%23HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 >>> (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) >>> Loretta >>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>> news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the >>>> XP directory. >>>> I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those >>>> "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not find >>>> yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. >>>> The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP >>>> and try the repair install from that...using the product key that is on >>>> the Toshiba. >>>> >>>> With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C >>>> drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? >>>> By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry >>>> files from the working installation to the non working installation >>>> here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed >>>> 1. Start Recovery Console. >>>> 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER >>>> after you type each line: >>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>> >>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>> >>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>> >>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>> >>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>> >>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>> >>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>> >>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>> >>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>> >>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>> >>>> BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub >>>> the appropriate path into the above procedure >>>> peter >>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>> news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >>>>> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >>>>> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that >>>>> came with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a >>>>> different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does >>>>> not recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s >>>>> that I could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well >>>>> as the new install "WinXP". >>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Hi Loretta >>>>>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal >>>>>> why not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>>>>> >>>>>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>>>>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >>>>>> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD >>>>>> did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using a >>>>>> OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that might >>>>>> be your repair installation problem.As an example if you used a DELL >>>>>> OEM to repair it might work partially but non of the drivers would >>>>>> match the Toshiba machine.. >>>>>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be >>>>>> by means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual >>>>>> that came with the machine it should explain how to access the >>>>>> partition and how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type of >>>>>> recovery sets the machine back to the state it was when 1st >>>>>> purchased...all of your since then installed >>>>>> updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are >>>>>> looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be sure >>>>>> you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a >>>>>> CD/DVD >>>>>> >>>>>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a >>>>>> full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for >>>>>> that repair message. >>>>>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>>>>> >>>>>> peter >>>>>> >>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>>>> Correct. >>>>>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with >>>>>>> Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the >>>>>>> internet. >>>>>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the Install >>>>>>> cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the repair >>>>>>> console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows directory, but >>>>>>> does not ask for the password. >>>>>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look >>>>>>> ok on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I >>>>>>> try to let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a >>>>>>> blue screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was updated >>>>>>> to SP2 and several other updates were done. This in on a Toshiba >>>>>>> laptop, with XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the Toshiba did >>>>>>> not have a Windows XP CD. >>>>>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but I >>>>>>> cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>>>>>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 >>>>>>>> on the computer?? >>>>>>>> peter >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair >>>>>>>>>setup can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest Loretta Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Re: Need a file From the old. If I use the new will it change the registry so that the programs will not open. Loretta "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:%23sFUpE9%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > If you've never setup a password just press enter > if you have a password...you'll need to use the administrator > password..... > Did you copy from new installation directory to old installation > directory???......therefore it would need the "new" password" > > So are you tech support for Anderson Computer or is this your own personal > system?? > peter > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:eivpBz7%23HHA.5164@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Hi Peter, >> I copied over all of the items you had on your list. >> Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the original >> windows in the recovery console because it wants a password. >> Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful. >> Loretta >> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:uLFx%23Q7%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like >>> memory...video or HD. >>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true >>> There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy >>> one.........Recovery Console....run chkdsk /f /r >>> if that works ..........see if the repair works >>> peter >>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>> news:O4GV2A7%23HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 >>>> (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) >>>> Loretta >>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>> news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete the >>>>> XP directory. >>>>> I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those >>>>> "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not >>>>> find yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. >>>>> The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM XP >>>>> and try the repair install from that...using the product key that is >>>>> on the Toshiba. >>>>> >>>>> With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C >>>>> drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? >>>>> By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the registry >>>>> files from the working installation to the non working installation >>>>> here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are installed >>>>> 1. Start Recovery Console. >>>>> 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER >>>>> after you type each line: >>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>>> >>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>>> >>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>>> >>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>>> >>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>>> >>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>>> >>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>>> >>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>>> >>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>>> >>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>>> >>>>> BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub >>>>> the appropriate path into the above procedure >>>>> peter >>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >>>>>> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >>>>>> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that >>>>>> came with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try a >>>>>> different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal does >>>>>> not recognize that there is an original install. There must be file/s >>>>>> that I could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" as well >>>>>> as the new install "WinXP". >>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Hi Loretta >>>>>>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal >>>>>>> why not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>>>>>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used your >>>>>>> latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of XP CD >>>>>>> did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the Toshiba.Using >>>>>>> a OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not work ..that >>>>>>> might be your repair installation problem.As an example if you used >>>>>>> a DELL OEM to repair it might work partially but non of the drivers >>>>>>> would match the Toshiba machine.. >>>>>>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be >>>>>>> by means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the manual >>>>>>> that came with the machine it should explain how to access the >>>>>>> partition and how to use it.The bad part is that usually this type >>>>>>> of recovery sets the machine back to the state it was when 1st >>>>>>> purchased...all of your since then installed >>>>>>> updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are >>>>>>> looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be sure >>>>>>> you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files to a >>>>>>> CD/DVD >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do a >>>>>>> full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch for >>>>>>> that repair message. >>>>>>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>>>>>> >>>>>>> peter >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>>>>> Correct. >>>>>>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with >>>>>>>> Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the >>>>>>>> internet. >>>>>>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the >>>>>>>> Install cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the >>>>>>>> repair console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows >>>>>>>> directory, but does not ask for the password. >>>>>>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look >>>>>>>> ok on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I >>>>>>>> try to let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up a >>>>>>>> blue screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was >>>>>>>> updated to SP2 and several other updates were done. This in on a >>>>>>>> Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the >>>>>>>> Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. >>>>>>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but >>>>>>>> I cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. The >>>>>>>> parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>>>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP SP2 >>>>>>>>> on the computer?? >>>>>>>>> peter >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair >>>>>>>>>>setup can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest peter Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Re: Need a file Can you get into the new installation.........directly Can you still Access the old with Recovery Console..........does the Console now see the 2 installations?? If the registry was "broken" on the old and you just copied the old registry to the new then new should now be broken as well.If you can access the new then maybe it was not a registry problem and we need to rethink this.When you installed the new did it not pick up all of your programs and make registry entries and shortcuts for them on the desktop??? peter "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message news:O$5ZULF$HHA.4568@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > From the old. If I use the new will it change the registry so that the > programs will not open. > Loretta > "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:%23sFUpE9%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> If you've never setup a password just press enter >> if you have a password...you'll need to use the administrator >> password..... >> Did you copy from new installation directory to old installation >> directory???......therefore it would need the "new" password" >> >> So are you tech support for Anderson Computer or is this your own >> personal system?? >> peter >> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >> news:eivpBz7%23HHA.5164@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Hi Peter, >>> I copied over all of the items you had on your list. >>> Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the >>> original windows in the recovery console because it wants a password. >>> Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful. >>> Loretta >>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>> news:uLFx%23Q7%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like >>>> memory...video or HD. >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true >>>> There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy >>>> one.........Recovery Console....run chkdsk /f /r >>>> if that works ..........see if the repair works >>>> peter >>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>> news:O4GV2A7%23HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 >>>>> (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) >>>>> Loretta >>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete >>>>>> the XP directory. >>>>>> I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those >>>>>> "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not >>>>>> find yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. >>>>>> The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM >>>>>> XP and try the repair install from that...using the product key that >>>>>> is on the Toshiba. >>>>>> >>>>>> With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C >>>>>> drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? >>>>>> By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the >>>>>> registry files from the working installation to the non working >>>>>> installation >>>>>> here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are >>>>>> installed >>>>>> 1. Start Recovery Console. >>>>>> 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER >>>>>> after you type each line: >>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>>>> >>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>>>> >>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>>>> >>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>>>> >>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>>>> >>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>>>> >>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>>>> >>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>>>> >>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>>>> >>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>>>> >>>>>> BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub >>>>>> the appropriate path into the above procedure >>>>>> peter >>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >>>>>>> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >>>>>>> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that >>>>>>> came with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try >>>>>>> a different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal >>>>>>> does not recognize that there is an original install. There must be >>>>>>> file/s that I could copy that would alow the repair to see "Windows" >>>>>>> as well as the new install "WinXP". >>>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Hi Loretta >>>>>>>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal >>>>>>>> why not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>>>>>>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used >>>>>>>> your latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type of >>>>>>>> XP CD did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the >>>>>>>> Toshiba.Using a OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not >>>>>>>> work ..that might be your repair installation problem.As an example >>>>>>>> if you used a DELL OEM to repair it might work partially but non of >>>>>>>> the drivers would match the Toshiba machine.. >>>>>>>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it be >>>>>>>> by means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the >>>>>>>> manual that came with the machine it should explain how to access >>>>>>>> the partition and how to use it.The bad part is that usually this >>>>>>>> type of recovery sets the machine back to the state it was when 1st >>>>>>>> purchased...all of your since then installed >>>>>>>> updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are >>>>>>>> looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be >>>>>>>> sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal files >>>>>>>> to a CD/DVD >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do >>>>>>>> a full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch >>>>>>>> for that repair message. >>>>>>>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> peter >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>>>>>> Correct. >>>>>>>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with >>>>>>>>> Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the >>>>>>>>> internet. >>>>>>>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the >>>>>>>>> Install cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the >>>>>>>>> repair console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows >>>>>>>>> directory, but does not ask for the password. >>>>>>>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files look >>>>>>>>> ok on the original Windows, but obviously something is wrong. If I >>>>>>>>> try to let the original repair install run it crashes, putting up >>>>>>>>> a blue screen the disappears before I can read it. Windows was >>>>>>>>> updated to SP2 and several other updates were done. This in on a >>>>>>>>> Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used my CD from my laptop as the >>>>>>>>> Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. >>>>>>>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict but >>>>>>>>> I cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the drivers. >>>>>>>>> The parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>>>>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP >>>>>>>>>> SP2 on the computer?? >>>>>>>>>> peter >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair >>>>>>>>>>>setup can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
Guest Loretta Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Re: Need a file Hi Peter, I can get into the new installation no problem. I tried to access the programs but it cannot find the dll files. I do not know if that is the only problem. The new install does not pick up the programs. A repair install does. Cannot get into the old install because of the password problem in the Recovery console. And yes it does show both installations. If I had thought of the System32 config folder in the first place I probably would not have these problems now. Thanks Loretta "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:uqL7OhF$HHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Can you get into the new installation.........directly > Can you still Access the old with Recovery Console..........does the > Console now see the 2 installations?? > If the registry was "broken" on the old and you just copied the old > registry to the new then new should now be broken as well.If you can > access the new then maybe it was not a registry problem and we need to > rethink this.When you installed the new did it not pick up all of your > programs and make registry entries and shortcuts for them on the > desktop??? > peter > "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message > news:O$5ZULF$HHA.4568@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> From the old. If I use the new will it change the registry so that the >> programs will not open. >> Loretta >> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:%23sFUpE9%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> If you've never setup a password just press enter >>> if you have a password...you'll need to use the administrator >>> password..... >>> Did you copy from new installation directory to old installation >>> directory???......therefore it would need the "new" password" >>> >>> So are you tech support for Anderson Computer or is this your own >>> personal system?? >>> peter >>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>> news:eivpBz7%23HHA.5164@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> Hi Peter, >>>> I copied over all of the items you had on your list. >>>> Now I get a password error and I also no longer can get into the >>>> original windows in the recovery console because it wants a password. >>>> Any other ideas. So far you have been the most helpful. >>>> Loretta >>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>> news:uLFx%23Q7%23HHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> That can be caused by a few hardware inconsistancies.....like >>>>> memory...video or HD. >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/prork/prhd_exe_duol.mspx?mfr=true >>>>> There are a few things to try..lets start with the easy >>>>> one.........Recovery Console....run chkdsk /f /r >>>>> if that works ..........see if the repair works >>>>> peter >>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:O4GV2A7%23HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> OK. Now I am getting a Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area 0x00000050 >>>>>> (0xDE7C0000,0x00000000,Ox8090285F,0x00000000) >>>>>> Loretta >>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>> news:%23hkWRW6%23HHA.3780@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> When I said delete the original non working XP I meant just delete >>>>>>> the XP directory. >>>>>>> I am assuming that the installation that does work sees all of those >>>>>>> "business software" programs and Activated just fine so you do not >>>>>>> find yourself unable to start the OS in 30 days time. >>>>>>> The other thing you could try is borrow someones Retail Version OEM >>>>>>> XP and try the repair install from that...using the product key that >>>>>>> is on the Toshiba. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With the 2 XP installations How are they listed under the C >>>>>>> drive...........C:\windows and C:\winndows2 or what?? >>>>>>> By using the "recovery Console" you might be able to copy the >>>>>>> registry files from the working installation to the non working >>>>>>> installation >>>>>>> here is an example....but you need to know where both OS are >>>>>>> installed >>>>>>> 1. Start Recovery Console. >>>>>>> 2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER >>>>>>> after you type each line: >>>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>>>>> >>>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>>>>> >>>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>>>>> >>>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>>>>> >>>>>>> del c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>>>>> >>>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software >>>>>>> >>>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system >>>>>>> >>>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam >>>>>>> >>>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security >>>>>>> >>>>>>> copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default >>>>>>> >>>>>>> BUT....you NEED to know the directories of each installation and sub >>>>>>> the appropriate path into the above procedure >>>>>>> peter >>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:Olzy5f5%23HHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> The orginal Windows has a lot of business software on it. >>>>>>>> I used the OEM CD Windows XP Pro from my MSI notebook, because the >>>>>>>> Toshiba did not come with an XP CD of its Own. The restore set that >>>>>>>> came with the computer only does a destructive restore. I could try >>>>>>>> a different CD but I still have the problem that the Repair Instal >>>>>>>> does not recognize that there is an original install. There must be >>>>>>>> file/s that I could copy that would alow the repair to see >>>>>>>> "Windows" as well as the new install "WinXP". >>>>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:ul2kwQ5%23HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Hi Loretta >>>>>>>>> If the parallel installation works fine and the start up is normal >>>>>>>>> why not just delete the "old" non workin XP installation??? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> There is a little confusion here as to what you actually installed >>>>>>>>> from..you said the problem was on a Toshiba laptop and you used >>>>>>>>> your latop CD as the Toshiba did have have XP CD....So what type >>>>>>>>> of XP CD did you use?? from what machine ??to install onto the >>>>>>>>> Toshiba.Using a OEM version of another manufacturers XP would not >>>>>>>>> work ..that might be your repair installation problem.As an >>>>>>>>> example if you used a DELL OEM to repair it might work partially >>>>>>>>> but non of the drivers would match the Toshiba machine.. >>>>>>>>> Even the Toshiba should have some manner of "recovery" wether it >>>>>>>>> be by means of CD or a Recovery Partition on the HD. Look at the >>>>>>>>> manual that came with the machine it should explain how to access >>>>>>>>> the partition and how to use it.The bad part is that usually this >>>>>>>>> type of recovery sets the machine back to the state it was when >>>>>>>>> 1st purchased...all of your since then installed >>>>>>>>> updates...programs....work/data files would be deleted.If you are >>>>>>>>> looking to to do this just to clean up the present mess then be >>>>>>>>> sure you have your Program CD,s and copy all of your personal >>>>>>>>> files to a CD/DVD >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The "Repair" install is normally done by means of pretending to do >>>>>>>>> a full install...dont push that 1st R...go tru the steps and watch >>>>>>>>> for that repair message. >>>>>>>>> The "recovery console" is accessed by mean of the 1st R >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> peter >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:OISOe62%23HHA.396@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>>>>>>> Correct. >>>>>>>>>> I had started a repair install to fix issues I was having with >>>>>>>>>> Windows. Windows was running but Iexplorer could not access the >>>>>>>>>> internet. >>>>>>>>>> The original repair install failed. So I tried again but the >>>>>>>>>> Install cannot see the original Windows install. So I tried the >>>>>>>>>> repair console(recovery console?)which does see the Windows >>>>>>>>>> directory, but does not ask for the password. >>>>>>>>>> Since then I have done a complete parallel install. The files >>>>>>>>>> look ok on the original Windows, but obviously something is >>>>>>>>>> wrong. If I try to let the original repair install run it >>>>>>>>>> crashes, putting up a blue screen the disappears before I can >>>>>>>>>> read it. Windows was updated to SP2 and several other updates >>>>>>>>>> were done. This in on a Toshiba laptop, with XP pro. I used my CD >>>>>>>>>> from my laptop as the Toshiba did not have a Windows XP CD. >>>>>>>>>> My CD has SP 2 already on it. There could be a driver conflict >>>>>>>>>> but I cannot get into the Original system to uninstall the >>>>>>>>>> drivers. The parallel install went as expected and runs well. >>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "peter" <peter@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:%23S2E4Mw%23HHA.4460@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>I take it the repair cannot find the XP installation?? >>>>>>>>>>> or are you trying an original XP CD repair whereas you have XP >>>>>>>>>>> SP2 on the computer?? >>>>>>>>>>> peter >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "Loretta" <lorettaa@anderson-computer.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:uMxQasv%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>I need to know what file/s are need so that Windows XP repair >>>>>>>>>>>>setup can see that Windows is already installed. >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>>>> Loretta >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >
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