Hi,

My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only unsuccessful,
it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly with
Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).

Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.

So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive and
reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots of
hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why I
am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is fully
licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to the
point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue to
boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after putting
in the second one the system froze.

Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
simply format the hard drive.

Thanks a bunch.
--
Brian

"BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
> the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
> unsuccessful,
> it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
> with
> Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
>
> Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
> continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
> only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
>
> So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
> and
> reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
> of
> hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
> I
> am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
> fully
> licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
> the
> point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
> to
> boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
> putting
> in the second one the system froze.
>
> Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
> simply format the hard drive.
>
> Thanks a bunch.
> --
> Brian

Check your CD on another system. If it boots properly there, the CD is
fine. If not, you know where the problem is, and need to start with
another CD.

If it does boot, you need to examine your system as to why the keypress is
ignored. You can try borrowing any other XP (or Linux) CD and seeing if
it boots differently.

If your system is older and uses a USB keyboard, sometimes these load too
late for CD. In that case you need a PS/2 type keyboard that is available
immediately.

You can also pull the drive, attach it to another system via USB2 case, and
format it there. This will usually force the system to boot from CD since
there is no other OS.

HTH
-pk

"BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
> the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
> unsuccessful,
> it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
> with
> Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
>
> Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
> continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
> only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
>
> So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
> and
> reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
> of
> hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
> I
> am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
> fully
> licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
> the
> point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
> to
> boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
> putting
> in the second one the system froze.
>
> Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
> simply format the hard drive.
>
> Thanks a bunch.
> --
> Brian

The program for checking (CDspeed) probably only looks at visible files, not
the boot area of the CD. If you have any other bootable CDs, try those.
That will confirm whether its a problem with the PC, or the XP install CD
inself.
Dave

I recently repaired a computer where the usb keyboard was detected by the
BIOS *ONLY* if it was plugged into the usb port directly below the PS/2
keyboard port. I thought this was odd so I tested every other usb port and
they would not let me "Press any key to boot from cd". If you aren't using a
usb keyboard, ignore this. If you are and it still doesn't work, try a PS/2
keyboard.
Louis

"BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
> the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
unsuccessful,
> it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
with
> Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
>
> Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
> continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
> only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
>
> So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
and
> reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
of
> hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
I
> am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
fully
> licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
the
> point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
to
> boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
putting
> in the second one the system froze.
>
> Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
> simply format the hard drive.
>
> Thanks a bunch.
> --
> Brian

My computer has a dedicated usb port for the mouse and keyboard.
"3c273" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:fdh25802d6b@enews2.newsguy.com...
>I recently repaired a computer where the usb keyboard was detected by the
> BIOS *ONLY* if it was plugged into the usb port directly below the PS/2
> keyboard port. I thought this was odd so I tested every other usb port and
> they would not let me "Press any key to boot from cd". If you aren't using
> a
> usb keyboard, ignore this. If you are and it still doesn't work, try a
> PS/2
> keyboard.
> Louis
>
> "BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to
>> uninstall
>> the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
> unsuccessful,
>> it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
> with
>> Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
>>
>> Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
>> continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle
>> and
>> only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
>>
>> So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
> and
>> reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
> of
>> hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
> I
>> am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
> fully
>> licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
> the
>> point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
> to
>> boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
> putting
>> in the second one the system froze.
>>
>> Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
>> simply format the hard drive.
>>
>> Thanks a bunch.
>> --
>> Brian
>
>

Thanks Patrick. Clear and concise suggestions. Believe the problem is with
the USB keyboard. Thanks again.--
Brian


"Patrick Keenan" wrote:

> "BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
> > the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
> > unsuccessful,
> > it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
> > with
> > Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
> >
> > Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
> > continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
> > only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
> >
> > So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
> > and
> > reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
> > of
> > hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
> > I
> > am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
> > fully
> > licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
> > the
> > point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
> > to
> > boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
> > putting
> > in the second one the system froze.
> >
> > Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
> > simply format the hard drive.
> >
> > Thanks a bunch.
> > --
> > Brian
>
> Check your CD on another system. If it boots properly there, the CD is
> fine. If not, you know where the problem is, and need to start with
> another CD.
>
> If it does boot, you need to examine your system as to why the keypress is
> ignored. You can try borrowing any other XP (or Linux) CD and seeing if
> it boots differently.
>
> If your system is older and uses a USB keyboard, sometimes these load too
> late for CD. In that case you need a PS/2 type keyboard that is available
> immediately.
>
> You can also pull the drive, attach it to another system via USB2 case, and
> format it there. This will usually force the system to boot from CD since
> there is no other OS.
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
>
>
>

Thanks Dave.
--
Brian


"Lil' Dave" wrote:

> "BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
> > the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
> > unsuccessful,
> > it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
> > with
> > Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
> >
> > Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
> > continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
> > only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
> >
> > So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
> > and
> > reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
> > of
> > hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
> > I
> > am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
> > fully
> > licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
> > the
> > point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
> > to
> > boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
> > putting
> > in the second one the system froze.
> >
> > Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
> > simply format the hard drive.
> >
> > Thanks a bunch.
> > --
> > Brian
>
> The program for checking (CDspeed) probably only looks at visible files, not
> the boot area of the CD. If you have any other bootable CDs, try those.
> That will confirm whether its a problem with the PC, or the XP install CD
> inself.
> Dave
>
>
>

Thanks Louis. I think you're right on and am gonna try this soonest.
--
Brian


"3c273" wrote:

> I recently repaired a computer where the usb keyboard was detected by the
> BIOS *ONLY* if it was plugged into the usb port directly below the PS/2
> keyboard port. I thought this was odd so I tested every other usb port and
> they would not let me "Press any key to boot from cd". If you aren't using a
> usb keyboard, ignore this. If you are and it still doesn't work, try a PS/2
> keyboard.
> Louis
>
> "BoxCarFive" <BoxCarFive@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4FB9B48-ACE9-43A5-9BF1-31F5E317A0AE@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > My original Office 2000 cd is corrupt and am therefore unable to uninstall
> > the program. I tried a method suggested here but was not only
> unsuccessful,
> > it has caused all sorts of problems with my PC's operation particualrly
> with
> > Outlook Express spell checker and running Registry Mechanic (TM).
> >
> > Whenever I run these programs the Windows Installer screen comes up and
> > continues to try to uninstall Office 2000. It becomes a vicious circle and
> > only clicking "Cancel" repeatedly will stop it.
> >
> > So, I thought I needed to take drastic measures and format my hard drive
> and
> > reinstall XP Pro. However, I can't do that either!! Having fromatted lots
> of
> > hard drives before (including this one) I am completley baffled as to why
> I
> > am no longer able to. I checked the installation CD (not OEM) which is
> fully
> > licensed and valid and it checked out OK with CDSpeed. Whenever I got to
> the
> > point "Press any key to boot from CD...", it would ignore it and continue
> to
> > boot normally. I also tried using six bootable XP diskettes but after
> putting
> > in the second one the system froze.
> >
> > Sure could use some help. At this point I'd be very happy to be able to
> > simply format the hard drive.
> >
> > Thanks a bunch.
> > --
> > Brian
>
>
>