Re: Reformat and relaod of Windows 2000 needed
From: L Arut (larut_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 02/25/04
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Date: 24 Feb 2004 19:58:40 -0800
Experienced mainframe and serious users will ask:
"Why is it that Windows always require re-installs everytime a little
problem hits it ?" You lose all your other drivers and takes ages to
get it back to working order. It is one reason why I do not bother
with these so-called certified guys on support ... they worked only
with toy OS'es like Windows.
I cannot believe it is really needed - you can try this first:
* check by running a virus checker and remove whatever virus there is.
* then try to reload Win2000 without removing your existing setup to
get drivers back
* re-install drivers/software that came with HP scan S/W
* if all else works then take snapshot of image [using P'Quest Drive
Image or Norton Ghost as you cannot bank on MS supplying an image
backup software - it is not in the same calibre as robust commercial
OS'es like VMS, MVS, AIX or HP-UX or even "legacy" OS like EXEC8, AOS
written decades before current Win OSes]
Use a CD writer with proper S/W to do this or imae it across the
ethernet.
I've had endless problems with friends getting corrupted NTFS
partitions due to viruses/spyware from Kazaa file sharing etc.
it is time for users to look up alternatives ... too many have looked
upon Windows as though it is the only solution ... I am in fact
exploring Linux and the Mac again with recent security problems ...
L A
"Beth Mitchell" <mitch-phoenix@comcast.net> wrote in message news:<14ed301c3fa2e$704007f0$a001280a@phx.gbl>...
> Due to major issues with HP scan software, which amy be
> caused by a virus, HP recommended I reformat my hard drive
> and reload my Windows 2000. Where do I find instructions
> on what I need to do in order to accomplish this? I know
> I need to make backups but what exactly do I need to do?
> Please help.
>
> Beth Mitchell
> mitch-phoenix@comcast.net
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