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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! ok thanks! then I should boot up the PC with the winxp boot disks, and then what do I do to re-install windows back on? DatabaseBen wrote: > nope.... > > you need to get the right stuff for > the right job... > > so work only with > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > and make new boot disks.... > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what > > buttons should I press? > > > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> well there isn't much you can do > >> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> for floppies... > >> > >> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> your pc with the cds you have. > >> > >> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> via emergency boot up > >> disks off any other pc. > >> > >> once inside you might check around for > >> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> switch with the above executiable. > >> > >> If nothing seems to help, > >> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> later you can change the keys... > >> > >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the > >> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot download > >> > the start-up disks... > >> > > >> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >> required to be addressed by > >> >> the pc maker... > >> >> > >> >> check out the parent website > >> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >> > >> >> you might have a hidden > >> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >> > >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >> > desktop. > >> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up with > >> >> > an > >> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't > >> >> > work > >> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >> > desktop, > >> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help in > >> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do not > >> >> > have > >> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are windows > >> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >> > > >> > > >      |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i press? also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. DatabaseBen wrote: > i stumbled upon this that can > give you some insight that provides a clue to > your problem (but just review this site and > don't download anything) > > http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > > when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > in the prior postings be sure > to copy over to these , that is if > they are not on the disks already... > > fixmbr > fixboot > > keep in mind that the boot disks you > are going to make will have the system > files that a specific to the winxp operating > system. Thats why your winme disks would > be useless for you.... > > also, if you have some time, i recall a website > that provides free downloads for making > boot disks. I think its this one http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > maybe this can be helpful as well.... > > "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > nope.... > > > > you need to get the right stuff for > > the right job... > > > > so work only with > > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > > > > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > > and make new boot disks.... > > > > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what > >> buttons should I press? > >> > >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >>> well there isn't much you can do > >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >>> for floppies... > >>> > >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >>> > >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >>> via emergency boot up > >>> disks off any other pc. > >>> > >>> once inside you might check around for > >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >>> switch with the above executiable. > >>> > >>> If nothing seems to help, > >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >>> later you can change the keys... > >>> > >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the > >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot download > >>> > the start-up disks... > >>> > > >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >>> >> required to be addressed by > >>> >> the pc maker... > >>> >> > >>> >> check out the parent website > >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >>> >> > >>> >> you might have a hidden > >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >>> >> > >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >>> >> > desktop. > >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up with > >>> >> > an > >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't > >>> >> > work > >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >>> >> > desktop, > >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help in > >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do not > >>> >> > have > >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are windows > >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >>> >> > > >>> > > >> > > > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! look for a file called fixmbr and run it... then reboot the pc without the boot disk.. <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message news:1167412653.875875.174560@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > ok thanks! > then I should boot up the PC with the winxp boot disks, and then what > do I do to re-install windows back on? > DatabaseBen wrote: >> nope.... >> >> you need to get the right stuff for >> the right job... >> >> so work only with >> winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... >> >> go to "any" pc with winxp on it >> and make new boot disks.... >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what >> > buttons should I press? >> > >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> well there isn't much you can do >> >> since the machine is incapacitated except >> >> for floppies... >> >> >> >> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup >> >> then maybe you can access the parent website >> >> to the pc and check out what features you have >> >> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore >> >> your pc with the cds you have. >> >> >> >> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd >> >> via emergency boot up >> >> disks off any other pc. >> >> >> >> once inside you might check around for >> >> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe >> >> and if im not mistaken you can launch the >> >> revocery console by using the /cmdcons >> >> switch with the above executiable. >> >> >> >> If nothing seems to help, >> >> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup >> >> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then >> >> later you can change the keys... >> >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the >> >> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot >> >> > download >> >> > the start-up disks... >> >> > >> >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> this sounds like an issue >> >> >> required to be addressed by >> >> >> the pc maker... >> >> >> >> >> >> check out the parent website >> >> >> for faq's or technical support . >> >> >> >> >> >> you might have a hidden >> >> >> partition with the installation files. >> >> >> >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP >> >> >> > desktop. >> >> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up >> >> >> > with >> >> >> > an >> >> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't >> >> >> > work >> >> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my >> >> >> > desktop, >> >> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help >> >> >> > in >> >> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do not >> >> >> > have >> >> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. >> >> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are >> >> >> > windows >> >> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! >> >> >> > >> >> > >> > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! yeh, thats was a pretty wise search you did.... but lets wait n see if you get your o.s. back online. then when you do, you can begin getting together all these tools that will help you in the future... <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > press? > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > > DatabaseBen wrote: >> i stumbled upon this that can >> give you some insight that provides a clue to >> your problem (but just review this site and >> don't download anything) >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned >> in the prior postings be sure >> to copy over to these , that is if >> they are not on the disks already... >> >> fixmbr >> fixboot >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you >> are going to make will have the system >> files that a specific to the winxp operating >> system. Thats why your winme disks would >> be useless for you.... >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website >> that provides free downloads for making >> boot disks. I think its this one http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> > nope.... >> > >> > you need to get the right stuff for >> > the right job... >> > >> > so work only with >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... >> > >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it >> > and make new boot disks.... >> > >> > >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what >> >> buttons should I press? >> >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: >> >>> well there isn't much you can do >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except >> >>> for floppies... >> >>> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. >> >>> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd >> >>> via emergency boot up >> >>> disks off any other pc. >> >>> >> >>> once inside you might check around for >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons >> >>> switch with the above executiable. >> >>> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then >> >>> later you can change the keys... >> >>> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot >> >>> > download >> >>> > the start-up disks... >> >>> > >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue >> >>> >> required to be addressed by >> >>> >> the pc maker... >> >>> >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . >> >>> >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP >> >>> >> > desktop. >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up >> >>> >> > with >> >>> >> > an >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't >> >>> >> > work >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my >> >>> >> > desktop, >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help >> >>> >> > in >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do >> >>> >> > not >> >>> >> > have >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are >> >>> >> > windows >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! >> >>> >> > >> >>> > >> >> >> > >> > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it partioned.? DatabaseBen wrote: > yeh, > thats was a pretty wise > search you did.... > > but lets wait n see if you > get your o.s. back online. > > then when you do, you can > begin getting together all these > tools that will help you in the future... > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > > press? > > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > > > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> i stumbled upon this that can > >> give you some insight that provides a clue to > >> your problem (but just review this site and > >> don't download anything) > >> > >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > >> > >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > >> in the prior postings be sure > >> to copy over to these , that is if > >> they are not on the disks already... > >> > >> fixmbr > >> fixboot > >> > >> keep in mind that the boot disks you > >> are going to make will have the system > >> files that a specific to the winxp operating > >> system. Thats why your winme disks would > >> be useless for you.... > >> > >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website > >> that provides free downloads for making > >> boot disks. I think its this one http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... > >> > >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> > nope.... > >> > > >> > you need to get the right stuff for > >> > the right job... > >> > > >> > so work only with > >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > >> > > >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > >> > and make new boot disks.... > >> > > >> > > >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what > >> >> buttons should I press? > >> >> > >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> well there isn't much you can do > >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> >>> for floppies... > >> >>> > >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >> >>> > >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> >>> via emergency boot up > >> >>> disks off any other pc. > >> >>> > >> >>> once inside you might check around for > >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> >>> switch with the above executiable. > >> >>> > >> >>> If nothing seems to help, > >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> >>> later you can change the keys... > >> >>> > >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the > >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot > >> >>> > download > >> >>> > the start-up disks... > >> >>> > > >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >>> >> required to be addressed by > >> >>> >> the pc maker... > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> check out the parent website > >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> you might have a hidden > >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >>> >> > desktop. > >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up > >> >>> >> > with > >> >>> >> > an > >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't > >> >>> >> > work > >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >>> >> > desktop, > >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help > >> >>> >> > in > >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do > >> >>> >> > not > >> >>> >> > have > >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are > >> >>> >> > windows > >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >>> >> > > >> >>> > > >> >> > >> > > >> > > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it partioned.? DatabaseBen wrote: > yeh, > thats was a pretty wise > search you did.... > > but lets wait n see if you > get your o.s. back online. > > then when you do, you can > begin getting together all these > tools that will help you in the future... > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > > press? > > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > > > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> i stumbled upon this that can > >> give you some insight that provides a clue to > >> your problem (but just review this site and > >> don't download anything) > >> > >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > >> > >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > >> in the prior postings be sure > >> to copy over to these , that is if > >> they are not on the disks already... > >> > >> fixmbr > >> fixboot > >> > >> keep in mind that the boot disks you > >> are going to make will have the system > >> files that a specific to the winxp operating > >> system. Thats why your winme disks would > >> be useless for you.... > >> > >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website > >> that provides free downloads for making > >> boot disks. I think its this one http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... > >> > >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> > nope.... > >> > > >> > you need to get the right stuff for > >> > the right job... > >> > > >> > so work only with > >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > >> > > >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > >> > and make new boot disks.... > >> > > >> > > >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what > >> >> buttons should I press? > >> >> > >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> well there isn't much you can do > >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> >>> for floppies... > >> >>> > >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >> >>> > >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> >>> via emergency boot up > >> >>> disks off any other pc. > >> >>> > >> >>> once inside you might check around for > >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> >>> switch with the above executiable. > >> >>> > >> >>> If nothing seems to help, > >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> >>> later you can change the keys... > >> >>> > >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the > >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot > >> >>> > download > >> >>> > the start-up disks... > >> >>> > > >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >>> >> required to be addressed by > >> >>> >> the pc maker... > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> check out the parent website > >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> you might have a hidden > >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >>> >> > desktop. > >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up > >> >>> >> > with > >> >>> >> > an > >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't > >> >>> >> > work > >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >>> >> > desktop, > >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help > >> >>> >> > in > >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do > >> >>> >> > not > >> >>> >> > have > >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are > >> >>> >> > windows > >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >>> >> > > >> >>> > > >> >> > >> > > >> > > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it partioned.? DatabaseBen wrote: > yeh, > thats was a pretty wise > search you did.... > > but lets wait n see if you > get your o.s. back online. > > then when you do, you can > begin getting together all these > tools that will help you in the future... > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > > press? > > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > > > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> i stumbled upon this that can > >> give you some insight that provides a clue to > >> your problem (but just review this site and > >> don't download anything) > >> > >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > >> > >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > >> in the prior postings be sure > >> to copy over to these , that is if > >> they are not on the disks already... > >> > >> fixmbr > >> fixboot > >> > >> keep in mind that the boot disks you > >> are going to make will have the system > >> files that a specific to the winxp operating > >> system. Thats why your winme disks would > >> be useless for you.... > >> > >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website > >> that provides free downloads for making > >> boot disks. I think its this one http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... > >> > >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> > nope.... > >> > > >> > you need to get the right stuff for > >> > the right job... > >> > > >> > so work only with > >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > >> > > >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > >> > and make new boot disks.... > >> > > >> > > >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what > >> >> buttons should I press? > >> >> > >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> well there isn't much you can do > >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> >>> for floppies... > >> >>> > >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >> >>> > >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> >>> via emergency boot up > >> >>> disks off any other pc. > >> >>> > >> >>> once inside you might check around for > >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> >>> switch with the above executiable. > >> >>> > >> >>> If nothing seems to help, > >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> >>> later you can change the keys... > >> >>> > >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the > >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot > >> >>> > download > >> >>> > the start-up disks... > >> >>> > > >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >>> >> required to be addressed by > >> >>> >> the pc maker... > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> check out the parent website > >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> you might have a hidden > >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >>> >> > desktop. > >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up > >> >>> >> > with > >> >>> >> > an > >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't > >> >>> >> > work > >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >>> >> > desktop, > >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help > >> >>> >> > in > >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do > >> >>> >> > not > >> >>> >> > have > >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are > >> >>> >> > windows > >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >>> >> > > >> >>> > > >> >> > >> > > >> > > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it partioned.? DatabaseBen wrote: > yeh, > thats was a pretty wise > search you did.... > > but lets wait n see if you > get your o.s. back online. > > then when you do, you can > begin getting together all these > tools that will help you in the future... > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > > press? > > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > > > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> i stumbled upon this that can > >> give you some insight that provides a clue to > >> your problem (but just review this site and > >> don't download anything) > >> > >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > >> > >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > >> in the prior postings be sure > >> to copy over to these , that is if > >> they are not on the disks already... > >> > >> fixmbr > >> fixboot > >> > >> keep in mind that the boot disks you > >> are going to make will have the system > >> files that a specific to the winxp operating > >> system. Thats why your winme disks would > >> be useless for you.... > >> > >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website > >> that provides free downloads for making > >> boot disks. I think its this one http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... > >> > >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> > nope.... > >> > > >> > you need to get the right stuff for > >> > the right job... > >> > > >> > so work only with > >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > >> > > >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > >> > and make new boot disks.... > >> > > >> > > >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? what > >> >> buttons should I press? > >> >> > >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> well there isn't much you can do > >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> >>> for floppies... > >> >>> > >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >> >>> > >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> >>> via emergency boot up > >> >>> disks off any other pc. > >> >>> > >> >>> once inside you might check around for > >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> >>> switch with the above executiable. > >> >>> > >> >>> If nothing seems to help, > >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> >>> later you can change the keys... > >> >>> > >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but the > >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot > >> >>> > download > >> >>> > the start-up disks... > >> >>> > > >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >>> >> required to be addressed by > >> >>> >> the pc maker... > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> check out the parent website > >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> you might have a hidden > >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >>> >> > >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >>> >> > desktop. > >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up > >> >>> >> > with > >> >>> >> > an > >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk won't > >> >>> >> > work > >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >>> >> > desktop, > >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE help > >> >>> >> > in > >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do > >> >>> >> > not > >> >>> >> > have > >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are > >> >>> >> > windows > >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >>> >> > > >> >>> > > >> >> > >> > > >> > > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! i thought you would have been up by now.... if you are talking about fixmbr, you could look it up on Microsoft.com however the answer is no. <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message news:1167511246.572693.284330@48g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com... > will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives > or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it > partioned.? > DatabaseBen wrote: >> yeh, >> thats was a pretty wise >> search you did.... >> >> but lets wait n see if you >> get your o.s. back online. >> >> then when you do, you can >> begin getting together all these >> tools that will help you in the future... >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when >> > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i >> > press? >> > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my >> > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. >> > >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> i stumbled upon this that can >> >> give you some insight that provides a clue to >> >> your problem (but just review this site and >> >> don't download anything) >> >> >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html >> >> >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned >> >> in the prior postings be sure >> >> to copy over to these , that is if >> >> they are not on the disks already... >> >> >> >> fixmbr >> >> fixboot >> >> >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you >> >> are going to make will have the system >> >> files that a specific to the winxp operating >> >> system. Thats why your winme disks would >> >> be useless for you.... >> >> >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website >> >> that provides free downloads for making >> >> boot disks. I think its this one >> >> http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html >> >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... >> >> >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> > nope.... >> >> > >> >> > you need to get the right stuff for >> >> > the right job... >> >> > >> >> > so work only with >> >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... >> >> > >> >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it >> >> > and make new boot disks.... >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? >> >> >>what >> >> >> buttons should I press? >> >> >> >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >>> well there isn't much you can do >> >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except >> >> >>> for floppies... >> >> >>> >> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup >> >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website >> >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have >> >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore >> >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd >> >> >>> via emergency boot up >> >> >>> disks off any other pc. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> once inside you might check around for >> >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe >> >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the >> >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons >> >> >>> switch with the above executiable. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, >> >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup >> >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then >> >> >>> later you can change the keys... >> >> >>> >> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but >> >> >>> >the >> >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot >> >> >>> > download >> >> >>> > the start-up disks... >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue >> >> >>> >> required to be addressed by >> >> >>> >> the pc maker... >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website >> >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden >> >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP >> >> >>> >> > desktop. >> >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up >> >> >>> >> > with >> >> >>> >> > an >> >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk >> >> >>> >> > won't >> >> >>> >> > work >> >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my >> >> >>> >> > desktop, >> >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE >> >> >>> >> > help >> >> >>> >> > in >> >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do >> >> >>> >> > not >> >> >>> >> > have >> >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. >> >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are >> >> >>> >> > windows >> >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! i thought you would have been up by now.... if you are talking about fixmbr, you could look it up on Microsoft.com however the answer is no. <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message news:1167511246.572693.284330@48g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com... > will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives > or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it > partioned.? > DatabaseBen wrote: >> yeh, >> thats was a pretty wise >> search you did.... >> >> but lets wait n see if you >> get your o.s. back online. >> >> then when you do, you can >> begin getting together all these >> tools that will help you in the future... >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when >> > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i >> > press? >> > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my >> > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. >> > >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> i stumbled upon this that can >> >> give you some insight that provides a clue to >> >> your problem (but just review this site and >> >> don't download anything) >> >> >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html >> >> >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned >> >> in the prior postings be sure >> >> to copy over to these , that is if >> >> they are not on the disks already... >> >> >> >> fixmbr >> >> fixboot >> >> >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you >> >> are going to make will have the system >> >> files that a specific to the winxp operating >> >> system. Thats why your winme disks would >> >> be useless for you.... >> >> >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website >> >> that provides free downloads for making >> >> boot disks. I think its this one >> >> http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html >> >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... >> >> >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> > nope.... >> >> > >> >> > you need to get the right stuff for >> >> > the right job... >> >> > >> >> > so work only with >> >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... >> >> > >> >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it >> >> > and make new boot disks.... >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? >> >> >>what >> >> >> buttons should I press? >> >> >> >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >>> well there isn't much you can do >> >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except >> >> >>> for floppies... >> >> >>> >> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup >> >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website >> >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have >> >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore >> >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd >> >> >>> via emergency boot up >> >> >>> disks off any other pc. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> once inside you might check around for >> >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe >> >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the >> >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons >> >> >>> switch with the above executiable. >> >> >>> >> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, >> >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup >> >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then >> >> >>> later you can change the keys... >> >> >>> >> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but >> >> >>> >the >> >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot >> >> >>> > download >> >> >>> > the start-up disks... >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue >> >> >>> >> required to be addressed by >> >> >>> >> the pc maker... >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website >> >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden >> >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP >> >> >>> >> > desktop. >> >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up >> >> >>> >> > with >> >> >>> >> > an >> >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk >> >> >>> >> > won't >> >> >>> >> > work >> >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my >> >> >>> >> > desktop, >> >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE >> >> >>> >> > help >> >> >>> >> > in >> >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do >> >> >>> >> > not >> >> >>> >> > have >> >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. >> >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are >> >> >>> >> > windows >> >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! ok its fixed now. now im just updating it. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!!!!!! DatabaseBen wrote: > i thought you would have been > up by now.... > > if you are talking about > fixmbr, you could look it > up on Microsoft.com > > however the answer is no. > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167511246.572693.284330@48g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com... > > will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives > > or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it > > partioned.? > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> yeh, > >> thats was a pretty wise > >> search you did.... > >> > >> but lets wait n see if you > >> get your o.s. back online. > >> > >> then when you do, you can > >> begin getting together all these > >> tools that will help you in the future... > >> > >> > >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > >> > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > >> > press? > >> > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > >> > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > >> > > >> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> i stumbled upon this that can > >> >> give you some insight that provides a clue to > >> >> your problem (but just review this site and > >> >> don't download anything) > >> >> > >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > >> >> > >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > >> >> in the prior postings be sure > >> >> to copy over to these , that is if > >> >> they are not on the disks already... > >> >> > >> >> fixmbr > >> >> fixboot > >> >> > >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you > >> >> are going to make will have the system > >> >> files that a specific to the winxp operating > >> >> system. Thats why your winme disks would > >> >> be useless for you.... > >> >> > >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website > >> >> that provides free downloads for making > >> >> boot disks. I think its this one > >> >> http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > >> >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... > >> >> > >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> > nope.... > >> >> > > >> >> > you need to get the right stuff for > >> >> > the right job... > >> >> > > >> >> > so work only with > >> >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > >> >> > > >> >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > >> >> > and make new boot disks.... > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >> >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? > >> >> >>what > >> >> >> buttons should I press? > >> >> >> > >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> >>> well there isn't much you can do > >> >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> >> >>> for floppies... > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> >> >>> via emergency boot up > >> >> >>> disks off any other pc. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> once inside you might check around for > >> >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> >> >>> switch with the above executiable. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, > >> >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> >> >>> later you can change the keys... > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but > >> >> >>> >the > >> >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot > >> >> >>> > download > >> >> >>> > the start-up disks... > >> >> >>> > > >> >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >> >>> >> required to be addressed by > >> >> >>> >> the pc maker... > >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website > >> >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden > >> >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >> >>> >> > desktop. > >> >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up > >> >> >>> >> > with > >> >> >>> >> > an > >> >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk > >> >> >>> >> > won't > >> >> >>> >> > work > >> >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >> >>> >> > desktop, > >> >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE > >> >> >>> >> > help > >> >> >>> >> > in > >> >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do > >> >> >>> >> > not > >> >> >>> >> > have > >> >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are > >> >> >>> >> > windows > >> >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >> >>> >> > > >> >> >>> > > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> > > > |
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I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it >> > partioned.? >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> yeh, >> >> thats was a pretty wise >> >> search you did.... >> >> >> >> but lets wait n see if you >> >> get your o.s. back online. >> >> >> >> then when you do, you can >> >> begin getting together all these >> >> tools that will help you in the future... >> >> >> >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... >> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and >> >> > when >> >> > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i >> >> > press? >> >> > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will >> >> > my >> >> > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C >> >> > only. >> >> > >> >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> i stumbled upon this that can >> >> >> give you some insight that provides a clue to >> >> >> your problem (but just review this site and >> >> >> don't download anything) >> >> >> >> >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html >> >> >> >> >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned >> >> >> in the prior postings be sure >> >> >> to copy over to these , that is if >> >> >> they are not on the disks already... >> >> >> >> >> >> fixmbr >> >> >> fixboot >> >> >> >> >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you >> >> >> are going to make will have the system >> >> >> files that a specific to the winxp operating >> >> >> system. Thats why your winme disks would >> >> >> be useless for you.... >> >> >> >> >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website >> >> >> that provides free downloads for making >> >> >> boot disks. I think its this one >> >> >> http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html >> >> >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... >> >> >> >> >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >> >> message >> >> >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> >> > nope.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > you need to get the right stuff for >> >> >> > the right job... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > so work only with >> >> >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it >> >> >> > and make new boot disks.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? >> >> >> >>what >> >> >> >> buttons should I press? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> >>> well there isn't much you can do >> >> >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except >> >> >> >>> for floppies... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup >> >> >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website >> >> >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have >> >> >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore >> >> >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd >> >> >> >>> via emergency boot up >> >> >> >>> disks off any other pc. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> once inside you might check around for >> >> >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe >> >> >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the >> >> >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons >> >> >> >>> switch with the above executiable. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, >> >> >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup >> >> >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then >> >> >> >>> later you can change the keys... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, >> >> >> >>> >but >> >> >> >>> >the >> >> >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot >> >> >> >>> > download >> >> >> >>> > the start-up disks... >> >> >> >>> > >> >> >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue >> >> >> >>> >> required to be addressed by >> >> >> >>> >> the pc maker... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website >> >> >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden >> >> >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my >> >> >> >>> >> > XP >> >> >> >>> >> > desktop. >> >> >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came >> >> >> >>> >> > up >> >> >> >>> >> > with >> >> >> >>> >> > an >> >> >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk >> >> >> >>> >> > won't >> >> >> >>> >> > work >> >> >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up >> >> >> >>> >> > my >> >> >> >>> >> > desktop, >> >> >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. >> >> >> >>> >> > PLEASE >> >> >> >>> >> > help >> >> >> >>> >> > in >> >> >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I >> >> >> >>> >> > do >> >> >> >>> >> > not >> >> >> >>> >> > have >> >> >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. >> >> >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there >> >> >> >>> >> > are >> >> >> >>> >> > windows >> >> >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! >> >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >> >>> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> > > |
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| Re: NO OPERATING SYSTEM! ok its fixed now. now im just updating it. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!!!!!! DatabaseBen wrote: > i thought you would have been > up by now.... > > if you are talking about > fixmbr, you could look it > up on Microsoft.com > > however the answer is no. > > > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1167511246.572693.284330@48g2000cwx.googlegro ups.com... > > will doing this delete my D drive??? I am not sure if I have two drives > > or not. I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it > > partioned.? > > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> yeh, > >> thats was a pretty wise > >> search you did.... > >> > >> but lets wait n see if you > >> get your o.s. back online. > >> > >> then when you do, you can > >> begin getting together all these > >> tools that will help you in the future... > >> > >> > >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... > >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and when > >> > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i > >> > press? > >> > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will my > >> > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C only. > >> > > >> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> i stumbled upon this that can > >> >> give you some insight that provides a clue to > >> >> your problem (but just review this site and > >> >> don't download anything) > >> >> > >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html > >> >> > >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned > >> >> in the prior postings be sure > >> >> to copy over to these , that is if > >> >> they are not on the disks already... > >> >> > >> >> fixmbr > >> >> fixboot > >> >> > >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you > >> >> are going to make will have the system > >> >> files that a specific to the winxp operating > >> >> system. Thats why your winme disks would > >> >> be useless for you.... > >> >> > >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website > >> >> that provides free downloads for making > >> >> boot disks. I think its this one > >> >> http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html > >> >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... > >> >> > >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> > nope.... > >> >> > > >> >> > you need to get the right stuff for > >> >> > the right job... > >> >> > > >> >> > so work only with > >> >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... > >> >> > > >> >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it > >> >> > and make new boot disks.... > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > >> >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? > >> >> >>what > >> >> >> buttons should I press? > >> >> >> > >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> >>> well there isn't much you can do > >> >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except > >> >> >>> for floppies... > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup > >> >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website > >> >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have > >> >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore > >> >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd > >> >> >>> via emergency boot up > >> >> >>> disks off any other pc. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> once inside you might check around for > >> >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe > >> >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the > >> >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons > >> >> >>> switch with the above executiable. > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, > >> >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup > >> >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then > >> >> >>> later you can change the keys... > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... > >> >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, but > >> >> >>> >the > >> >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot > >> >> >>> > download > >> >> >>> > the start-up disks... > >> >> >>> > > >> >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: > >> >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue > >> >> >>> >> required to be addressed by > >> >> >>> >> the pc maker... > >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website > >> >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . > >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden > >> >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. > >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message > >> >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... > >> >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my XP > >> >> >>> >> > desktop. > >> >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came up > >> >> >>> >> > with > >> >> >>> >> > an > >> >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk > >> >> >>> >> > won't > >> >> >>> >> > work > >> >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up my > >> >> >>> >> > desktop, > >> >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. PLEASE > >> >> >>> >> > help > >> >> >>> >> > in > >> >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I do > >> >> >>> >> > not > >> >> >>> >> > have > >> >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. > >> >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there are > >> >> >>> >> > windows > >> >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! > >> >> >>> >> > > >> >> >>> > > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> > > > |
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I took the cover off and only saw 1 drive, so maybe it it >> > partioned.? >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> yeh, >> >> thats was a pretty wise >> >> search you did.... >> >> >> >> but lets wait n see if you >> >> get your o.s. back online. >> >> >> >> then when you do, you can >> >> begin getting together all these >> >> tools that will help you in the future... >> >> >> >> >> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> news:1167413276.650697.281870@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com... >> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994 would these work also? and >> >> > when >> >> > i put in the disk, what should I expect to appear and what should i >> >> > press? >> >> > also, I have files on my D drive, and I dont want them erased. Will >> >> > my >> >> > D drive remain the same after this process? I chose recovery on C >> >> > only. >> >> > >> >> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> i stumbled upon this that can >> >> >> give you some insight that provides a clue to >> >> >> your problem (but just review this site and >> >> >> don't download anything) >> >> >> >> >> >> http://bootmaster.filerecovery.biz/troubleshoot.html >> >> >> >> >> >> when you make the boot disks that i mentioned >> >> >> in the prior postings be sure >> >> >> to copy over to these , that is if >> >> >> they are not on the disks already... >> >> >> >> >> >> fixmbr >> >> >> fixboot >> >> >> >> >> >> keep in mind that the boot disks you >> >> >> are going to make will have the system >> >> >> files that a specific to the winxp operating >> >> >> system. Thats why your winme disks would >> >> >> be useless for you.... >> >> >> >> >> >> also, if you have some time, i recall a website >> >> >> that provides free downloads for making >> >> >> boot disks. I think its this one >> >> >> http://ubcd.sourceforge.net/index.html >> >> >> maybe this can be helpful as well.... >> >> >> >> >> >> "DatabaseBen" <databaseben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >> >> message >> >> >> news:ud3Lrd2KHHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> >> > nope.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > you need to get the right stuff for >> >> >> > the right job... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > so work only with >> >> >> > winxp stuff to fix winxp problems.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > go to "any" pc with winxp on it >> >> >> > and make new boot disks.... >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> > news:1167409911.182671.319620@k21g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >> >>I have a boot disk for winME. how do I access the HD using this? >> >> >> >>what >> >> >> >> buttons should I press? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> >>> well there isn't much you can do >> >> >> >>> since the machine is incapacitated except >> >> >> >>> for floppies... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> it seems that if you can access this newsgroup >> >> >> >>> then maybe you can access the parent website >> >> >> >>> to the pc and check out what features you have >> >> >> >>> on it, like hidden partitions or how to restore >> >> >> >>> your pc with the cds you have. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> othewise, you can probably get onto the hd >> >> >> >>> via emergency boot up >> >> >> >>> disks off any other pc. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> once inside you might check around for >> >> >> >>> an i386 folder and initiate winnt32.exe >> >> >> >>> and if im not mistaken you can launch the >> >> >> >>> revocery console by using the /cmdcons >> >> >> >>> switch with the above executiable. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> If nothing seems to help, >> >> >> >>> then you might have to use someone elses winxp setup >> >> >> >>> disk and repair your o.s. or reinstall the o.s. with it. then >> >> >> >>> later you can change the keys... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> >>> news:1167345220.456649.123860@n51g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com... >> >> >> >>> >I can't get passed this message, though. I can boot floppys, >> >> >> >>> >but >> >> >> >>> >the >> >> >> >>> > laptop I am on now does not have a floppy drive, so I cannot >> >> >> >>> > download >> >> >> >>> > the start-up disks... >> >> >> >>> > >> >> >> >>> > DatabaseBen wrote: >> >> >> >>> >> this sounds like an issue >> >> >> >>> >> required to be addressed by >> >> >> >>> >> the pc maker... >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> check out the parent website >> >> >> >>> >> for faq's or technical support . >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> you might have a hidden >> >> >> >>> >> partition with the installation files. >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >>> >> <creativeman313@aol.com> wrote in message >> >> >> >>> >> news:1167340069.678542.52510@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com... >> >> >> >>> >> > HI, I was just doing a system recovery on my C drive on my >> >> >> >>> >> > XP >> >> >> >>> >> > desktop. >> >> >> >>> >> > After using CD 1, I put in CD2 like it asked, then it came >> >> >> >>> >> > up >> >> >> >>> >> > with >> >> >> >>> >> > an >> >> >> >>> >> > error like: disk not compatable or something like the disk >> >> >> >>> >> > won't >> >> >> >>> >> > work >> >> >> >>> >> > (even though it was the correct disk!). Now when I boot up >> >> >> >>> >> > my >> >> >> >>> >> > desktop, >> >> >> >>> >> > it tells me that there is No Operating System found. >> >> >> >>> >> > PLEASE >> >> >> >>> >> > help >> >> >> >>> >> > in >> >> >> >>> >> > this problem- I would like to re-install Windows XP, but I >> >> >> >>> >> > do >> >> >> >>> >> > not >> >> >> >>> >> > have >> >> >> >>> >> > XP install disks because the computer came loaded with XP. >> >> >> >>> >> > *BTW- the computer has a D drive, I'm not sure if there >> >> >> >>> >> > are >> >> >> >>> >> > windows >> >> >> >>> >> > backup files on it, but C is the OS drive. THANK YOU!!!! >> >> >> >>> >> > >> >> >> >>> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> > > |
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