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XP Home Reinstall does not work....
I recently had an issue installing Quicktime, so I followed the steps from an online forum that involved changing permissions in my registry. Apparently I changed the wrong setting, as I can no longer log in to XP Home. The computer just stops at the blue XP splash...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, OK IT, r.thompson3@..., windows, windows xp home reinstall fails
Discussion threads 2007-01-07

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Reinstall Windows XP Home on NTFS volume (without reformating)
I have a laptop with a corrupted install of Windows XP home on an NTFS volume. Does anyone know of a way to reinstall Windows XP home on an NTFS volume with out loosing the data? When I try it tells me it can not install on this volume and...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, ben@..., NTFS volume, NTFS
Discussion threads 2007-05-30
windows genuine
were i can get windows genuine or windows for my sony vaio vgn-fs415m,to reilstall my laptop ? cz i accidently delete my recovery kit.tnxwindows xp homeyou see garvin,i had vaio windows xp home,and i reinstall windows xp pro sp2 from fujitsu-siemens,so now i need windws for sony vaio or windows...
Tags: Construction, dzojoker@..., window, Microsoft Windows XP, Sony Corp., recovery disk
Discussion threads 2007-11-19
No Add and remove Programs
I need to reinstall windows xp I have my code, but where do I go to download windows xp?ReinstallTo install Windows XP, you need to either install it from a Restore Disc provided with your PC or a CD with Windows XP on it which you purpose from any good...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, MotherMopar@..., Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-08-17
XP over XP Pro
I had had so much trouble with my XP Pro, I will need to reinstall the system.I would rather install XP home from 1 DVD than XP Pro from 9 CD backups.Can anyone please tell me if I need to format Drive C first, or will XP Home uninstall the...
Tags: alanbradley@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Discussion threads 2007-07-18
Sharing printer in windows XP has problems
I have a laser printer conencted through USB to my desktop running windows XP home. The printer is shared. On my laptop also running windows XP home I am able to install and see the printer and I can print to it. However nothing prints. When I check on my...
Tags: Printers, lee.seitelman@..., printer, Reinstall, desktop, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-06-05
Windows XP hangs at startup after SP 1 is added
I updated Windows XP Pro with SP1 after loading several drivers. From that time on, XP started to hang at the XP intro screen. I could only work in safe mode. I loaded SP 2, no change. What can I do now? It still will only run in safe mode.It...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, SP 1, SP-1, joyacita@..., software, Microsoft Windows
Q&A 2006-02-16
Inspiron 6000 - reinstall Windows XP
Hello, I know that a segment of my hard disk holds a back-up of Windows XP, but I don't know the command to activate the reinstall using this back-up.Can you help?Many thanks
Tags: guy.cruls@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Dell Inspiron
Discussion threads 2007-06-30
log on xp administrator
I just replaced hard drive in dell dimension 4300s. I used the cd to reinstall windows xp home. I can only get to the logon screen with administrator as user name, and I can't log on with no password. When i try user names in the safe...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, kenney82@..., administrator, user name
Discussion threads 2007-10-14
Need help with computer
I am working on my dads computer. He has a Dell Deminsion 2350 and he is running Windows XP Home Edition. It has been running very slow for months but cannot find anything that is lagging it down. A couple of weeks ago his internet explorer disappeared and...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, janetfromky23@..., computer, Dell Computer Corp., BIOS
Discussion threads 2007-04-22
XP Home vs. XP Pro
What does one get that's better in Windows XP Pro that's not in Windows XP Home?Here you gohttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspxWindows XP Professional is made for a domain environmentWindows XP Professional is mad
Tags: software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, sp4566@...
Discussion threads 2007-03-11
how to be a administrators in windows xp home edition?
i has set up and become an administrator, but i notice in security dialog. appear another administrators. but i am the only user. so i believe i still not the real administrator. so can some expert tell me how to be?The reason is i want to have full control to...
Tags: mrgohxinyan@..., id, administrator, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-10
Error withOutlook XP and moving a pst file
I just bought a new laptop with windows vista. I installed office xp and transferred by pst file to that machine from a machine running windows xp home and office xp. I get an error now opening outlook xp. Other office apps open and outlook opened without...
Tags: michael@..., pst file, pst
Discussion threads 2007-05-08
problem Updating Win XP
Hi there,When I try to update IE6 SP1 on Windows XP Home, I get this error message during the install "The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. This software will not be installed. Contact your system administrator."Can anyone please...
Tags: courtjester, IE6 SP1, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Windows XP, windows
Q&A 2004-10-11
WinXP Home can't login
I've fdisked and formatted a drive to NTFS, booted off of a Windows XP Home CD, did a complete reinstall, typed in 'owner' for a username with no password. When I try to log in, it says incorrect password. When I boot to safe mode and try to log in...
Tags: Don Christner, hard drive, log in, Microsoft Windows XP, password, windows, winxp home
Discussion threads 2006-10-31
How to fix windows without reinstall it
if i i have a server motherboard and i have a multi CPUs "2" when i removed one from 2 CPU " hot swapping" the windows is down how to fix this problem without reinstall windows XP the solution must be related to HAL
Tags: basomakm@..., window
Discussion threads 2007-04-20
HAL error
I receive the following message when starting a Windows XP Professional with SP2 machine. "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt systemhal.dll. Plese reinstall a copy of the above file."This message appears during restart of the computer, before the Windows GUI begins to load. ...
Tags: Operating systems, wesley.chin@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, CD, Enter Key
Discussion threads 2007-09-26
XP Home Edition
Just got a "new to me" laptop with Windows XP Home edition installed on it. My old one has XP Pro.....the old one would switch between my home network mcguire and my work mshome without me having to do anything. On the "new" one....i'm having to change the name......is...
Tags: kimeni@..., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-04-30
Windows ME PC - explorere fails to load
This windows ME PC starts up somewhat normally. It starts up to the point where the desktop picture is on the screen, but no icons or taskbar appear. I tried the task manager hoping to run a new task, but that option is not available. This may be Win ME,...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, PC, bob@..., windows, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows ME, operating system
Q&A 2006-08-27
Upgrading to XP professional from home
Hey,If I upgrade to XP professional to home do I lose all of my data?JBThe title of this thread says "upgrade pro FROM home" but your question says "upgrade pro TO home". You can't upgrade XP Pro to XP Home.If you are talking about going from XP HOME >...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Q&A 2005-10-25
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