Re: Reinstall/Repair XP Home Edition
From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 01/24/05
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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:35:58 -0800
Robin Graham wrote:
>
> "StressedOut" <StressedOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:375BE169-21B1-4FDC-9FEB-49CD0AC952B0@microsoft.com...
>> I believe my XP Home Edition has become corrupted. Just a few
>> examples.........The change/delete function is missing from
>> ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS, Most of the programs on my computer are NOT
>> listed in ADD/REMOVE
>> Programs. Messenger is not finding my contact list, some programs
>> are not
>> functioning, etc. I'm operating on the assumption that the registry
>> is corrupted.
>>
>> I have run several anti-virus and spyware programs and find no
>> problem.
>>
>> Is reinstalling XP advisable ?
>>
>> Also, when I attempt to reinstall, I get a message saying the version
>> on
> my
>> system is newer than the one on the disk and it advises that I must
>> reboot
>> from the CD. Am I correct in assuming simply means that the existing
> system
>> has updates, which obviously are not on the install disk ?
>>
>> Also, I am having difficulty getting the system to boot from the
>> install
>> disk. I changed the BIOS to show the cd burner in the first
>> position. Shouldn't that cause the system to boot from the install cd
>> ?
>>
>> And guidance would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks !
>
> Have you tried to do a restore from a previous point?
>
> Rob Graham
Two things come to mind:
1. It would be a good idea for you to slipstream your original XP cd
with Service Pack 2 (which you apparently have). Here are links which
show you how easy slipstreaming is:
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49
http://www.windows-help.net/windowsxp/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html
2. I'd do some hardware troubleshooting before focusing solely on the
operating system.
a. Get a hard drive diagnostic utility from the drive mftr.'s website.
Usually you will make a bootable floppy. Or you can get SeaTools and
make a bootable cd if you have third-party burning software. Run a
thorough test.
b. Test your RAM with Memtest86+ from www.memtest.org. Download either
the precompiled Windows binary and make a bootable floppy or the .iso
and make a bootable cd. Again, you need third-party burning software to
deal with the .iso. Boot with the media and the test will run
immediately.
I suggest this because your problems could also be caused by failing
hardware and no amount of fussing about with software will cure that.
Post back if you need more help.
Malke
-- MS MVP - Windows Shell/User Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!"
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