Finally, let me repeat a warning about upgrading to Internet Explorer 7. When you first install IE7, you get a known buggy version. After rebooting, run Windows Update immediately to get the patch shown below. Update July 27, After installing XP SP3 and all the subsequent patches on three more computers, my best guess is that the problem has to do with the type of license for Windows. On all four machines that were purchased from the same hardware vendor very different models , Windows Update broke.
However, a copy of Windows XP purchased at retail in a shrink-wrapped box had no problems with Windows Update. See a summary of all my Defensive Computing postings. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Michael Horowitz. July 27, p. A Microsoft technician responded to my plea for help well within their 24 hour goal. It turns out that Windows Update has 2.
July 27, But the other log file, "WindowsUpdate. Note: The system repair function will remove any updates you have previously installed that are not included on the CD. It may be necessary to reactivate your Windows XP as well. Often times, when Windows is rendered unbootable, there is a good reason.
This can often be due to hardware failure bad hard disk, memory or CPU for example. In these cases, the system repair function will not work. System repair will only repair your software. I strongly recommend you run a disk utility on your hard drive before performing a system repair.
Please make sure it is the same version of Windows that is currently installed on your computer ex. Newer versions will work as well ie. Once completed, you will be confronted with "Windows Setup". You will be asked to setup up Windows, or repair Windows with the recovery console. Reactions: Gareis. You have two options: 1. Your notebook will report an error and prompt to press F1 to enter setup. Do exactly that. Compaq users will usually have to press F IBM typically uses F1 or F2.
When you enter the BIOS setup, you need to change the boot order. Each BIOS is different, but here is an example:. Well done, my dark apprentice Don't forget to mention the 87MBs of windows updates you need to do this several times because there are updates for some of the updates, really!
I can't wait for winxp sp2 to be released, so that I can slipstream my CD and avoid the large update requirements. Glad I have broadband. In a lot of the newer computers with 1 gig of ram fast ram, several drives, tons of lights and big coolers can over tax the power supplys that where working just fine before.
Power supplys problem can cause random reboots if theres not enogh power to run everything. This can also blow voltage control Caps. If your computer shuts off and won't even post the bios, look at your power supply it my be at it's limit. I cannot find what that could be. Originally posted by mere24 i am on the new set up but stuck. Click to expand Rick, Thanks a bunch! It worked and all my files are there!
So I found the CD with the file and went on easily. I am so happy I didn't lose anything. Thanks for your help! It was easy with all of the steps to follow. I saved money for a tech to come and visit! Now I have only 1 minor problem. See how to enable scripts. Select Language:. A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Details Version:. File Name:. Date Published:.
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