Re: how do I get my data out?

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From: Edward W. Thompson (thomeduk1_at_btopenworld.com)
Date: 06/04/04


Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:28:13 +0100

Have you tried starting in "safe mode"? (repeatedly press F5 during the boot
sequence and select safe mode when the menu appears on the screen)

"roger" <sergiorogerdon'tspam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:pm0vb01lgb9jvjtnvkfbuugqfurlgjfc78@4ax.com...
> Hi,
>
> On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:51:02 -0700, "computer smasher ;)"
> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >my computer woun't start up, it sayes it has a software registry error.
Douse anyone know how I can get onto the system so I can save all my data?
Is there a way to reinstall windows xp pro overtop the old copy, fixing this
problem maybe?
>
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> Good luck



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