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XP wont install anything....


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Teatimecreams

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Hi there...
I cant get anything to install on this computer...
even though its compatible with XP Home Edition.
I havent got a full disc to reinstall....only a back up (sigh)
In a nutshell....is this a major problem??
Thanks
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gerryf

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can't install anything....what happens when you try to install it?

Try an install, then check eventvwr for errors that occur when you tried to install

Start > run
eventvwr.msc
{enter}
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Teatimecreams

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Hi Gerry....
Basically its telling us that its not XP compatible <but it is>...
if we even get that far !!
Wouldnt even d/load the drivers for the new BB modem.....
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gerryf

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xp home or pro?

and Start > run
eventvwr.msc
{enter}

what do you see in Programs and System as far as errors are concerned?
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