Re: System Restore

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"Dapper Dan" wrote:

> Thanks Marv. I had in fact run SFC on the weekend. I have taken note of your
> website and will review your recommendations.
>
> Thanks again
>
> "Marv" <Marv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:76F6F841-421F-4C4D-81AB-28A8832A4995@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Dan, Try this:
> > System file checker
> > Windows Xp
> > Start > Run, then type sfc /scannow and click OK. You will need the
> > Windows
> > CD unless you copied the I386 folder to C:\ drive during installation. If
> > you
> > didn't install the I386 folder you can copy it to C:\ drive from the CD
> > then
> > Navigate to:
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion|Setup
> >
> > Now on the right hand side double click SourcePath and Replace D:| with
> > C:\
> >
> > Now if you run sfc /scannow you should not be asked to insert your Windows
> > XP CD.
> >
> > Try sfc /scannow again!
> >
> > Also the computer may just need cleaning up. Check out my website at the
> > bottom
> > of the page called "Tips on cleaning up your Computer" for that.
> >
> > www.marvswindowstips.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "Dapper Dan" wrote:
> >
> >> Having problems with a new New XP Home edition. Everything has slowed
> >> down
> >> to a crawl. Wanted to do a System Restore but no dates have been set. Was
> >> looking at trying a Scanreg /restore but can't seem to get into a proper
> >> command prompt mode. If this isn't available in XP, is there something
> >> similar that I can try before wiping everything off and starting from
> >> scratch?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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