Re: prob with win xp (I think)

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From: Will Denny (willdenny_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/09/04


Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 16:44:04 -0000

Hi

How far back did you have to go with System Restore to get the system
running again? Which version of XP is being used - you may have to look at
a 'Repair' install if SR isn't working?

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Will Denny
MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
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"Eric Hall" <sdfsadfasdf@dfdf.hj,.g> wrote in message 
news:cp9ut1$7vc$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk...
> My sister in law is having several problems with their computer which is
> running winxp. She has e mailed the probs they encounter and I am 
> forwarding
> them to this group in the hope that someone can perhaps suggest a remedy
>
> All pre-installed games gone.
> Cannot get a list of users - there should be me and ray but box is empty.
> Can get onto some websites but when try to log in, won't let me.
> Won't print forms needed from some sites.
> Can't get dates up for restore so we can go back.
>
> We have used restore once and it took us back.We then  tried to come 
> forward
> a bit and now won't do anything. i think that is it but it's  so hard wen
> not doing anything to know if i have told you all. hope it helps
> If anyone can help sort this out.....they are a genious
>
>                               Thanks in advance
>
>
>
> 


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