Re: Severe severe problems NEED HELP

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/22/04 

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 02:21:23 -0600

Hi Jamie,

Start here: Why can't I download updates?:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm 

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"Jamie Scott" <ShadowsWeaver@msn.com> wrote in message
news:c77401c40fc6$74045a00$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> ok i have about 10 problems here that i need help with,
> sorry im not a pc noob but i just cant seem to fix these
>
> 1. WMI is corrupt system restore does not fix it
> 2. my major problem: CANNOT download
>
> I go to a site even microsoft, click on a link to
> download and says im not authorized, so i try my dl
> manager and it dl's but just as its about to finish it
> says 'Error saving file, Access is denied'
> Im logged on as an admin, ive checked gpedit.msc, ive
> checked my internet properties, all downloads are
> enabled, even my security settings have been put on low
> and it still wont work
>
> 3. Cant use windows update, java and active x is enabled
> but when i go to winupdate it says new windows update
> software is needed, i click Update and it says updating
> then installing then it just reappears at the 'New
> windows update software needed'screen this is a BIG
> problem as i cannot download updates, or download anythin
> for that matter
>
> 4. Installation, most programs i try and install it says
> did not pass Windows xp logo testing and cant continue
>
> ok so it werent 10 questions but still i really need your
> help
>
> My firewall isnt up, i set all its settings to low, tried
> exiting my firewall, hey i even tried uninstallin my
> firewall, I tried removing internet explorer and readding
> it, i cant check to see wether the ICF is enabled or not
> cause when i go to Local area connection > Properties >
> Advanced tab it says 'Windows cannot display the
> properties of this connection. The Windows Management
> Instrumentation (WMI) information might be corrupted. To
> correct this, use System Restore to restore Windows to an
> earlier time (Called a restore point). System restore is
> located in the System Tools folder in Accessories.'
>
> So im really messed up here arent i
>
> My XP isnt a pirate (or so i know) cause i done valid
> thing test and my key goes like this, xxxxx-xxx-5919031-
> xxxxx
>
> I dont have an XP cd, xp came with the pc they did not
> give me an xp cd and wen i go to them they say they wont
> give me a free xp cd with the pc (cheapskates), and i
> dont wanna turn in my pc cause of the hd, i have many
> many important things on the hd, some people suggested
> getting a new hd and using my Wd 500gb one as a storage
> but at the moment id like to see if any of you can help
> me firstly rather then paying 100 pounds for a hd when i
> might be able to fix it
>
> Please help
>
> thanks
>
> -Jamie

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