Re: Opening office docs and backup

Oh dear I had hoped there was a way round it. But if that's what's needed!
Better start backing up then.
Cheers me dears
BB


"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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BB wrote:
HI
Two questions.
First I've reinstalled windows a couple of times due to problems.
Programs that were on my laptop stayed but didn't show up, couldn't be
used and aren't in the add/remove. But you go to reinstall them and it
says that the program is there and do you want to proceed. Do a yes and
all's fine. Things like agent and music programs. So I can't remove them
or use them until I've reinstalled. What's going on?
Also when I open an office document it says something along the lines of
can't find check path several times. Keep clicking to get rid of the
dialogue box's and the file opens. Am I starting a new user or something
everytime I reinstall?
Finally and yes that's three questions. If I get an external hard drive
can I backup the whole thing then if I get a crash just plug it in and
reinstall? If so how?

You did not do a clean install of Windows or nothing you previously had on
the machine would still be there. You apparently have done two Repair
Installs, or perhaps you have Recovery Disks from an OEM and you did not
do a full restore to factory condition. If you have an OEM machine and
recovery disks, refer to the computer manual or the OEM's website for
instructions as to how to return the machine to factory condition.

Back up your data - not programs that are already installed - and do a
real Clean Install. After you have done your clean install, installed all
your drivers, done all the updates, and generally gotten the computer just
the way you want it, use an imaging program like Acronis True Image to
create an image and store it on the external hard drive.

If you can't do the work yourself (and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea), take the machine to a professional computer repair
shop (not your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad).

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What
you will need on-hand


Malke
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