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Posted by <ahall on 12/30/05 21:35
>>>>> Richard Crowley writes:
Richard> "Danne" wrote ...
>> "Richard Crowley" wrote ...
Richard> ...
>>> 2) If that doesn't fix it, re-install ("repair") the Windows
>>> install. If you run Windows install on a computer which is
>>> already running Windows, it will attempt to "repair"
>>> (actually overwrite) any operating system files, drivers,
>>> DLLs, etc it thinks are "damaged".
>>
>> Have done this partly. You mean that I should start the XP
>> installation and then select "update current OS" ?
Richard> Exactly.
>>> 3) If that doesn't fix it, back up all your data, make sure
>>> you have the installation discs, serial numbers, etc, and
>>> wipe the C:\ drive and re-install everything from scratch.
>>
>> Will do this, waiting on a new HD. The main problem is that I do not
>> have all software in CD due to my computer is a DELL computer and
>> not all CD is delivered from them :( The next time it will not be a
>> DELL, there was a reason for way it was cheaper than building one of
>> you own)
Richard> Exactly the same reason I never buy "brand-name" desktop
Richard> machines. Don't have much choice for notebook PCs, though.
Richard> I'm using a Dell Inspiron 8500 and getting to the point where
Richard> I really want to do a "spring cleaning". They are supposed to
Richard> have a hidden hard drive partition with the content of all the
Richard> installation CDs. I'll find out soon enough.
Dell offers an option to buy the OS disk for $10. Usually
all drivers come on a CD, but if not, you can download
them and burn them before a reinstall.
I have full drivers and an OS disk for every Dell I own (6).
--
Andrew Hall
(Now reading Usenet in rec.video.production...)
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