Re: just shoot me......XP clean install

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

On Apr 1, 1:08 pm, "db" <em...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
usually, lock ups are
the result of an issue
with hardware, perhaps
but not limited to
over heating.

the first course of action
would have been to
examine your system
via safe mode.

in doing so, you might
have learned that the
the core system files
may not have needed
to be re-installed.

if so, then a repair install
would have been the next
logical step.

in any case, you should
find and install the drivers
for your system and components
like bios, sound, etc...
directly from their home sites
as your windows cd may be
lacking with updated drivers.

also, you might want to
double check the internal
cabling and connections
to ensure the hardware
is / are securely connected
and the cabling has not
become frayed.
--

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"finding z0" <julians...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in messagenews:8d495b2f-5d14-4bd5-acb7-a0ed4956352a@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Why I did it.

1. Random lockups (could be hardware/heating issue)
2. Lately, an error message suggesting an invalid msls,dll causing a
bad image or  somesuch.  Functionality degrading rapidly. Couldn't
install anything.Tried to use Carbonite (online) to back up system-
ended up buying an external HD instead.
3. Did a search on usenet for 'random lockups and came up with my own
post from 2003(?) hahaha... figured I reformatted back then to fix it.
On my 3rd HD.

What I did
Originally used a home XP upgrade from Win98 several years ago. This
time it didn't asked for proof of previous Win product? Changed Bios
to cd rom as first boot device.Booted sys with winxp cd. 1st tried to
format only the C: partition and keep my D: & E: Install proceeded to
nearly the end then hung at boot. Went back and repeated. No joy. This
morn I deleted all partitions and made it all C: (just in case there
was bad stuff on D: & C:). The install goes all the way to end to
windows boot-Black xp screen with loading bar then goes to black with
HD light staying on even after 20 minutes. No error messages.
Rearranged boot devices in bios. Sys will boot to safe mode. Device
manager shows onkly one exclamation under "other devices" for audio
controller. My driver cd (custom) and SB Live cd couldn't fix this.
What to check next? Cheers and thanks in advance.

WILCO
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