Re: Blank page - Part 2

From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 07/09/04 

Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 18:49:30 -0700

Hi Jethic :-)

Sorry to take so long to get back with you, but, as I don't have XP, I had
to get with some of those who are experienced with it and see what their
opinions were. Here are a couple of suggestions:

1. Courtesy of Doug Knox -

It primarily depends on whether they're running XP with SP1 integrated or XP
with SP1 added on.

Start, Run and enter REGEDIT

Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

SourcePath == Should point to the CD drive. Sometimes users change
the letter and XP can't find its files
ServicePackSourcePath == Should be the same as SourcePath if SP1 was
integrated in the install, might be C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles if SP1 was
added later
ServicePackCachePath == C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\ServicePackCache if
SP1 was added later, won't exist if SP1 was integreated.

Additionally, to use SFC and the XP CD, it must be a retail CD, not a
"recovery" CD. For OEM installs, there should be a copy of the I386
folder on the hard drive. If so, the SourcePath value should point to the
drive/folder its in. Example: C:\ not C:\I386.

and ...........

2. Courtesy of Manny Carvalho

Use TweakUI to set the installation path to the drive where the CD is
located. XP is looking for the CD at that path and if the path is wrong it
issues that odd error message that you have the wrong CD.

TweakUI Windows XP
http://www.systemsmedic.com/TweakUI.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan :)

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<dubeg30@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OH59GjSZEHA.3128@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Ive scanned my PC with all the program you suggested(thx BTW they are
really
> good) and I did find some spyware however it didnt solve the problem.
>
> So I went on the with the sfc /scannow command in the run menu but
> everytime I try I get a message telling me to insert the CD. I insert my
> WinXP CD and hit retry but it says that I have a bad CD even though this
is
> the CD I used to install WinXP.
>
> You know what might cause this problem?
>
>
> "Jan Il" <abuse@localhost.com> wrote in message
> news:e%23Jh9p%23YEHA.228@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Jethic :-)
> >
> > Sorry I hit the send button before..... I finished...<sigh>
> >
> > If the other instructions for the scumware removal does not work, please
> do
> > the following starting with the Repair for XP, and please follow all
> > directions carefully.
> >
> > For XP Repair of IE -
> >
> > Unlike the previous versions of the Windows program, the IE6 is a core
> part
> > of the XP program. A reinstall over the existing install can cause
> problems,
> > and there are specific instructions that can reduce the chance of such
> > problems. However, it is always much safer to do a repair instead of a
> > reinstall. A reinstall should only be done as the very last thing when
> all
> > else has failed. And then only according to the proper instructions.
> >
> > Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled, and follow all
instructions
> > carefully
> >
> > How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
> Windows
> > XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q318378
> >
> > Courtesy of Robert Aldwinckle
> >
> > XP users who have installed IE6sp1 before upgrading to XPsp1
> > will have setupwbv.dll and will be able to do a repair using
> >
> > rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance
> >
> > Otherwise, they have to use
> >
> > sfc /scannow
> >
> > etc., or reinstall IE6 (Ref: KB318378)
> >
> > or......................
> >
> > Courtesy of Jim Byrd:
> >
> > There is no direct Repair function for IE6 in XP. Here are some
> > alternatives:
> >
> > 1. With XP you need to go to Start|Run and type "sfc /scannow" (without

> the
> > quotes and notice the space between the c and the /.) Have your XP CD
> handy
> > and be prepared to go get a cup of coffee - it takes a while. This will
> do
> > the same thing as Repair IE6 for XP but a lot more, that is find any
> corrupt
> > system files and replace them. It does not, however, re-register the
> > various software components (except possibly the ones it replaces?)
AFAIK.
> >
> > Be aware that under certain circumstances (Win2k before SP4 - see mskb
> > 814510, http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q814510)
> sfc
> > can erroneously overwrite (restore over) previously installed files from
> > certain "hotfixes" which will then need to be re-installed. To check
for
> > this, after running sfc, open a Cmd window and enter "qfecheck /v
/l:c:\"
> > (without the quotes). If you don't have qfecheck installed, it can be
> > obtained for XP here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=35468 and for
> > Win2k, obtain qfecheck here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=35470
> >
> > 2. Another alternative that works on Win2k and may or may not work on
XP
> > (but probably does - I've heard both stories), for just IE6 repair if
you
> > don't have IE6 listed in Add-Remove Programs, then in Start|Run then
enter
> >
> > "rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance"
> >
> > without the quotes, exactly as shown, and select the appropriate entry.
> >
> > 3. If you find that you need to do a re-install of IE6 then you can
> > consider the following, I can't verify this for XP (I'm Win2k - it
> works
> > there, and I've had good reports from XP users), but you might want to
> give
> > it a try at your own risk. Again, enter this at Start|Run without the
> > quotes and be careful about the spacing:
> >
> > "rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132
> > C:\windows\inf\ie.inf"
> >
> > 4. Lastly, here is a link to a MSKB article about re-installing
IE6/OE6:
> >
> > How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
> Windows
> > XP (Q318378)
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;Q318378
> >
> > You cannot install some updates or programs
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822798
> >
> > "The Software You Are Installing Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing..."
> > Error Message When You Try to Install Internet Explorer 6 SP1
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828031
> >
> > Unable to install Internet Explorer 6 on XP
> > http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/lev2/67/lev3/70/pid/779/fid/1586
> >
> >
> > or................
> >
> > Courtesy of Robert Aldwinckle
> >
> > Here is a more recent suggestion I have been giving to XP users
> > who want to try some repair procedures.
> >
> > <TITLE>831429 - Windows XP stops responding when you download updates
from
> > Windows Update</TITLE>
> > < http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;831429 >
> >
> > It is actually a more comprehensive set of re-registrations than an
> > IE Repair with the default FixIE.inf would do for either NT5.
> >
> > Although they are listed specifically for W2K they should apply
> > equally to XP.
> >
> > Additionally, the information here may be of some assistance:
> >
> > Windows XP From A-Z
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Jan :)
> >
> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > that's why they're so contagious.
> >
> > Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> > Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
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> >
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> >
>
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