[JRB123]

I have a Dell Dimension 2400, with Windows XP and yesterday when I stared my computer it would only start in Safe mode.

I do not have the original windows disk.

Back in March I set a system restore date but when I run system restore I get a message telling me there is not a restore date set for this computer.

When I try to select a date to restore the computer to I get a message telling me that the system can not be restored to that point.

I can not get onto the internet, or I would run some of the fixes listed on this website.

Because I am posting this from work it will be after 5:00 ET before I can try any instructions you give me.

I appreciate any help anybody can give to me.

Thank You,
Jeanette

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Hi JRB123...

From the Safe Mode Options screen (tap F8 during bootup), try booting from the "Last known good configuration". Does the machine you are on now AND the problem machine both have floppy drives?

wannabe1

[wannabe1]

Hi JRB123...

From the Safe Mode Options screen (tap F8 during bootup), try booting from the "Last known good configuration". Does the machine you are on now AND the problem machine both have floppy drives?

wannabe1

[JRB123]

Hello Wannabe1, thank you for your reply!

Neither computer has a floppy drive.

I will try your instructions below and I will let you know what happens.

[wannabe1]

Try this first. From Safe Mode, click Start, then Run, type cmd and click "Ok". At the prompt in the Command window, type chkdsk /r and press "Enter". If told the drive is busy, type Y and press "Enter" to run it on the next boot. Reboot.

This is a pretty long procedure...be patient.