XP System Information
Started by
cableguy
, Sep 20 2006 11:49 AM
#1
Posted 20 September 2006 - 11:49 AM
#2
Posted 20 September 2006 - 02:56 PM
Items in blue which are underlined are clickable to give more information about the process
Click start then run, type prefetch then press enter, click edit then select all, right click any file then click delete, confirm delete
Click start, all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc clean up
Click start, all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc defragmenter
Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter, you need the XP CD
Windows File Protection will show a blue onscreen progress bar, when the bar goes, reboot
Click start then run, type prefetch then press enter, click edit then select all, right click any file then click delete, confirm delete
Click start, all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc clean up
Click start, all programmes, accessories, system tools to run disc defragmenter
Click start then run, type sfc /scannow then press enter, you need the XP CD
Windows File Protection will show a blue onscreen progress bar, when the bar goes, reboot
#3
Posted 20 September 2006 - 05:33 PM
Problem... I don't have the XP Pro CD. I do have an XP Home (upgrade) from another PC.
#4
Posted 20 September 2006 - 05:36 PM
Unlikely to run, can you borrow an XP Pro CD
#5
Posted 20 September 2006 - 06:43 PM
Yes I think I can
#6
Posted 20 September 2006 - 06:44 PM
That would be good, any same version XP CD will do
#7
Posted 02 October 2006 - 09:18 PM
I'm back, found a CD and performed the steps required, but did not solve the problem. Anything else we can do?
Some other problems are cannot change firewall settings get a message - windows cannot start ICS services, and another is no access to advanced properties in Local Area Conn. Properties.
Some other problems are cannot change firewall settings get a message - windows cannot start ICS services, and another is no access to advanced properties in Local Area Conn. Properties.
Edited by cableguy, 02 October 2006 - 09:19 PM.
#8
Posted 02 October 2006 - 09:24 PM
Click start then run, type services.msc then press enter, look for Windows Firewall, double click it
Start the service, set the start up type to automatic, click apply, reboot
Start the service, set the start up type to automatic, click apply, reboot
#9
Posted 03 October 2006 - 08:00 PM
Got an error message - Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
The more I look into this I keep getting messages about Windows Management Instrumentation. It seems to be missing! When I try to start it in Services I get an error - cannot find module
The more I look into this I keep getting messages about Windows Management Instrumentation. It seems to be missing! When I try to start it in Services I get an error - cannot find module
Edited by cableguy, 03 October 2006 - 08:43 PM.
#10
Posted 03 October 2006 - 09:19 PM
Do you still have the XP CD (same version as installed) and your product key
#11
Posted 03 October 2006 - 09:29 PM
I have the CD but no product key for it. There is a key code on the PC but the CD to match it is not available.
#12
Posted 03 October 2006 - 09:46 PM
You can use a same version CD, the product key must be the one on the PC
Download the latest key finder
http://www.magicalje...keyfinder.shtml
Run it and get the XP Key which is a 25 character alpha numeric code which does not include the sequence OEM
Download the latest key finder
http://www.magicalje...keyfinder.shtml
Run it and get the XP Key which is a 25 character alpha numeric code which does not include the sequence OEM
#13
Posted 04 October 2006 - 02:38 AM
#14
Posted 04 October 2006 - 04:29 PM
Hello Keith,
What do I do with the key when I get it?
What do I do with the key when I get it?
#15
Posted 04 October 2006 - 04:31 PM
You can use this guide to repair XP
Possibly, you will need to press the start button and keep tapping the delete key, (possibly F2) until the PC enters set up. Change the boot order to CD ROM Drive then hard drive, press F10 then press enter, load the XP CD then type Y then press enter, as it reboots, look for press any key to load from CD, press enter
You will need your XP product key to complete this
The XP Product Key is a 25 character alpha numerical code, which does not include the sequence OEM
If you have audio / video files which are subject to DRM you should check with the provider for known issues with performing an XP repair install
Click this to view the XP Repair Install Guide
Windows XP repair feature won't delete your data, installed programs, personal information, or settings. It just repairs the operating system
The XP repair install will look and run as a normal install, however, you must not see a request to format the drive
After running XP Repair you will need to install all Windows Updates
Microsoft Update
Possibly, you will need to press the start button and keep tapping the delete key, (possibly F2) until the PC enters set up. Change the boot order to CD ROM Drive then hard drive, press F10 then press enter, load the XP CD then type Y then press enter, as it reboots, look for press any key to load from CD, press enter
You will need your XP product key to complete this
The XP Product Key is a 25 character alpha numerical code, which does not include the sequence OEM
If you have audio / video files which are subject to DRM you should check with the provider for known issues with performing an XP repair install
Click this to view the XP Repair Install Guide
Windows XP repair feature won't delete your data, installed programs, personal information, or settings. It just repairs the operating system
The XP repair install will look and run as a normal install, however, you must not see a request to format the drive
After running XP Repair you will need to install all Windows Updates
Microsoft Update
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