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   Anonymous
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   how do I go to new in XP been ok befor but this time no good fist try I pick do R in the End look in C:\ I get WINDOWS & WINDOWS.0 so I try Format fist go Delete Press D now L next ENTER > Install to C:\ but it goes to D:\ so retry and pick C:\ it goes to F:\ & C:\ at the same time try 5 times no good see log
   WP32 - Hidden File: C:\boot.ini
   WP32 - Hidden File: C:\IO.SYS
   WP32 - Hidden File: C:\MSDOS.SYS
   WP32 - Hidden File: C:\NTDETECT.COM
   WP32 - Hidden File: C:\ntldr
   WP32 - Hidden File: D:\WINDOWS\WindowsShell.Manifest
   WP32 - Hidden File: D:\WINDOWS\system32\cdplayer.exe.manifest
   PS my Backup files are ok in C:\ was F:\ How do I fix this Thanks. !!

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Suze
   Member

   hotdoge3 - I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to do, or fix, but I wonder if you could restore your system to an earlier Restore Point from Safe Mode. Or are you trying to upgrade from XP SP2 to SP3 with no luck?

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Robert
   StrayCat

   Hi hotdoge.
   I'm not sure either about what you're trying to do.
   IMO the best way to repair an existing XP installation that is still bootable and when 'system restore'and 'sfc /scannow' shatters,is to launch XP, put your XP CD into the drive and select Install->Upgrade. This will do a "Dynamic Upgrade" ,and install XP on top of itself.
   You might not have this option with OEMs.Also you might need a XP SP3 slipstreamed cd.

   If you don't have the option to do an upgrade (as with most oems),try to make or try to get your hands on a xpsp3 (slipstreamed) oem ,boot with it and try "R" again.
   This should work.

   DO NOT press 'R' if you do not see your existing Windows XP installation displayed.

   Another option might be to 'downgrade' your existing XP installation first(to the SP version on your cd) .

   Be sure to backup your important files first on external media!

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Anonymous
   Unregistered

   Thanks Suze Restore Point from Safe Mode. no not work try Dial-a-fix & SuperAntiSpyware

   sfc /scannow Error during registration of C:\WINDOWS\system32\msdxm.ocx - The error returned is: Access is denied.(-2147024891)
   Access is denied on most of PC no updates for 60 day try to update by download Access is denied when I try to run MICROSOFT WINDOWS MALICIOUS SOFTWARE REMOVAL TOOL
   (KB890830)

   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

   "Access is Denied" error message when you try to open a folder no help to me?

   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307 How to install or upgrade to Windows XP

   All check & A-V A-Spyware check for Roodkits done, Then try go to new fist time in C: ok but some files in D: so I move & reboot system not find so go to new.

   Thanks Robert did try "Dynamic Upgrade" ,and install XP on top of itself.
   To try to keep GOTD but got WINDOWS & WINDOWS.0 in C: so I go to new with XP SP3 slipstreamed cd try 5 times it rename my drives old was C: system D:DVD E:Backup exe ZIPS F:GOTD DOC's Backup Firefox so on go to new F:Be Come C: D:is not a DVD CD it a Hard drive? and most of WINDOS & System in D:was the old C:?

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Robert
   StrayCat

   Still wondering about what caused the drive letters to change.

   Reading your first post again you already tried repairing when you posted.
   There's an interesting article over here.
   It comes down to the fact non system drives letters can be easily changed using computer management(compmgmt.msc),but swapping system drive letters is kinda tricky.

   So if your computer boots and runs ok now,there's no need to change the system drive letter.
   (Imo apart from 7 ,Windows runs from any drive letter.And your CD/DVD Drive doesn't need to be D:\)

   But..I wonder if you are still able to run any previously installed programs?

   If not, the easiest way out would be to restore your machine with an image,unless someone comes up with a miracle solution
   (or unless you're willing to do a lot of registry editing).

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Anonymous
   Unregistered

   If you can't get everything running properly, I would get a Linux Live CD or ERD Commander and delete all previous Windows installations and do a complete fresh Windows re-install, though be sure to back up My Documents, Favourites and emails if you use Outlook or Outlook Express. You would then need to re-install programs. Some viruses require a complete disk re-format or even hard drive replacement.

   As Robert says though, if Windows boots and runs fine with a changed system drive letter, you may just need to re-install some programs!

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Buzz
   Member

   restore from backup partition image.

   Posted 13 years ago #
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   Anonymous
   Unregistered

   Thanks Robert There's an interesting article over here. I say may try at a later time.

   it comes down to the fact non system drives letters can be easily changed using computer management(compmgmt.msc),but swapping system drive letters is kinda tricky.
   did that but it not let me Change C: or D: as said it system in use.

   But..I wonder if you are still able to run any previously installed programs?
   Yes & No need to refit don't tell GOTD that I do that.

   Thanks chazzo125 I did try Knoppix live to backup to USB & Try to Change the book.ini
   not work & check drive size.

   Posted 13 years ago #

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