Re: Questions about NTFS partitions

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I was hoping that by creating new shortcuts I will be able to solve the
problem but the files calc.exe and sndrec32.exe don’t come up in search for
files. When I was removing the unwanted bundled software that came with the
HP desktop, I think something must have happened to these programs. I don’t
know what caused their disappearance.

I tried installing Calculator and Sound Recorder through Windows Add/Remove
programs feature, but it didn’t work.

I am little afraid of using the system restore /reinstall disk because I
wasn’t sure it will format my 2 data drives also or not. This is why I
thought it’s best get some advice.

Joe


"Anando [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Hello Joe,
>
> There is no need to re-install Windows XP just to get access to calculator and sound recorder.
> Create new shortcuts pointing to:
>
> C:\windows\system32\calc.exe --for Calculator
> C:\windows\system32\sndrec32.exe -- for Sound recorder
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> --
>
> Anando
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>
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>
> "Joe" <Joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:C1D21FF2-E0FB-41AF-BA27-EC43197B7568@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have an HP Pavilion a815n desktop PC with Win XP Home. Recently I noticed
> > that Sound Recorder and calculator are missing. I tried researching HP
> > website but without any luck on how to restore the missing things. The only
> > way I know is to restore them is by installing XP again because I tried using
> > Software restore CD that came with the PC but no luck.
> >
> > I have one hard drive that is divided in 3 NTFS partitions. One of which
> > has OS and other two partitions are data drives. If I try to format system
> > partition in order to reinstall OS, will my other two data partitions remain
> > intact?
> >
> > Thanks for yours advice and time,
> >
> > Joe
> >
>
>
>
.

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