Re: Error messages: TCP/IP

From: Jim Pickering (jimp_at_mvps.0rg)
Date: 08/26/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:56:27 -0700

Click Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools and you'll find the option for
Scandisk unless you are running Windows XP, in which case, you can click
Start/Run and type: chkdsk /f which is the equivalent command for XP
systems. The addition of the /f switch tells the command to fix any
problems it may find. Please note the space between the end of chkdsk and
/f which is the fix switch. 

-- 
Jim Pickering, MVP-Outlook Express
Please reply only to newsgroup.
"biff33" <biff33@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:FAC93EAF-E5DF-4D69-B125-CF331333BFA4@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for the explanation, but when I right-click directory C in the
> folder tree of Windows Explorer, the context menu that pops up does not 
> have
> "Tools."
>
> "Michael Santovec" wrote:
>
>> The program is simply called
>> scandisk
>> it scans the disk drive for file system inconsistencies and corruption. 
>> It's also
>> available via Right clicking a disk drive and selecting the Tools.
>>
>> sfc is the system file checker.  It checks for missing or mismatched 
>> operating system
>> files.
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm
>>
>>
>> "biff33" <biff33@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2A0FD677-950E-4817-BC20-76528954FE7D@microsoft.com...
>> > By "run a scandisk" do you mean run the command "sfc /scannow"?
>> >
>> > If so, I have done everything you suggested and oe has not been 
>> > reinstalled.
>> >  I agree it's strange.
>> >
>> > "Jim Pickering" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Strange since it works on all machines I've tried the technic on 
>> > > before.
>> > > I'd run a scandisk and defrag, then reboot and do the exercise again. 
>> > > Also
>> > > do a check for any malware on the computer:
>> > >
>> > > Go here for info:
>> > > http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.php#malware
>> > >
>> > > And for a quick check:
>> > > http://aumha.org/a/noads.php
>> > > -- 
>> > > Jim Pickering, MVP-Outlook Express
>> > > Please reply only to newsgroup.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "biff33" <biff33@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:6AF37907-EF41-4062-942A-7DE281F2F4B5@microsoft.com...
>> > > > After posting my message, I realized I had forgotten to make the 
>> > > > registry
>> > > > change.  I do know how to do it as article number 318378 explains. 
>> > > > So
>> > > > then I
>> > > > did it and, while my anti-virus and firewall were both disabled,
>> > > > downloaded
>> > > > and installed Outlook Express.  Or so the dialog boxes claimed.  I 
>> > > > even
>> > > > restarted my computer in case that was necessary, although it 
>> > > > wasn't
>> > > > specified in the instructions.  But when I opened oe, the settings 
>> > > > were
>> > > > left
>> > > > from before -- the title bar gave an identity name that I had since
>> > > > changed;
>> > > > the account had the specifications I had changed to, before 
>> > > > reinstalling
>> > > > oe.
>> > > > And the problem remained.  So it appears oe didn't get reinstalled. 
>> > > > I
>> > > > have
>> > > > no idea why.
>> > > >
>> > > > "Jim Pickering" wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> "biff33" <biff33@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:47144F23-013E-4B5F-928A-A2A2DF858609@microsoft.com...
>> > > >> >I tried downloading from the ie page, but I got a message box: 
>> > > >> >"Setup
>> > > >> >has
>> > > >> > detected a newer version of Internet Explorer already installed 
>> > > >> > on this
>> > > >> > system. Setup cannot continue."
>> > > >> >
>> > > >>
>> > > >> You may need to enlist the help of a person in your area or 
>> > > >> neighbourhood
>> > > >> who is comfortable working in the registry to fix it.  The key in 
>> > > >> the
>> > > >> registry that needs to be reset to allow the reinstallation is 
>> > > >> outlined
>> > > >> in
>> > > >> Method 2 of this KB article and works for all operating systems, 
>> > > >> except
>> > > >> Windows 95.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> 318378 - How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook 
>> > > >> Express
>> > > >> in
>> > > >> Windows:
>> > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q318378
>> > > >>
>> > > >> If you can't find a neighbour or friend to help with the process,
>> > > >> hopefully
>> > > >> there will be a local computer shop that can do the job for you 
>> > > >> for a
>> > > >> minor
>> > > >> cost.  Good luck.
>> > > >> -- 
>> > > >> Jim Pickering, MVP-Outlook Express
>> > > >> Please reply only to newsgroup.
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>>
>>
>>

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