Re: repairing without the cd?

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Glen wrote:

What type of XP is it. By that I mean is it an OEM or retail version.


Rainy says "he bought the computer with windows xp already installed" That
almost certainly means it's OEM.

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You might be able to tell by looking at control panel | System |
General tab. Under registered to does the number there have OEM in
it? Also what make of computer is it. That might help identify the
type of Windows installation.
What I am getting at is if you find out the type of Windows
installation you can borrow a disc from someone who has the same
type. Just use your sons serial number which will either be on a
sticker on the case or use magic jellybean to recover it.

You might find that the files are stored on a hidden partition on the
computer. Have a look in computer management to see it you can see a
hidden partition. There might also be a program shortcut on the start
menu which will give you access to some recovery options. Some
manufacturers put their own recovery program on there which gives
access to the hidden partition. It all depends on the computer type
and so on.
Glen P
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"Rainy" <rainy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:e2nWtcSmGHA.4716@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi, is there a way to use the repair option from somewhere on the
hard drive?.. my son is still having problems.. he bought the
computer with windows xp already installed.. I suggested to him
that what might fix some
of his problems if he uses the repair option on the cd.. he then
informed me
he doesn't have the cd..:( I think I already know the answer to this
one. but thought I would ask.. thanks Rainy


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