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florin · 05-08-2005, 07:59 AM

It has to be Xp, that's the only one that has system restore (as far as I know).

If system restore doesn't work anymore (not from windows, nor from startup), then I'm that it isn't something that you can easily solve. I assume that you have been able to backup your valuable data, which you don't want to loose. If you can't make a backup via windows anymore, then I can recommend you to ask someone to burn a CD with Knoppix. Knoppix is a very user-friendly linux distribution which can start from CD, supports a lot of hardware and is able to read from NTFS partitions.

Ok, when you have made a backup, it's time to get started. There are 2 approaches, the difficult (and long) one, and the bit easier (and shorter) one. If you want to go for the long approach, just continue reading. If you want to go for the shorter approach, then goto the point (start here) in this message.

Try re-installing your windows, like gbrandwood suggested, personally I always have the experience that it doesn't help since somehow the corrupted files aren't replaced, but perhaps your more luckly. Since your system restore doesn't work, I'm afraid that the problem is bigger then just media player and it won't be fixed by reinstalling media player, but you never know with Microsoft products.

(start here)

Format your C partition/drive. If you don't have multiple partitions yet, then it might be a good idea to make them now, then you can store your data on the second partition, then you can format C while your data is always save on D. Check out http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348/en-us on how to do this.

After your disk is formatted/partitioned: install windows (and your software) from scratch.

Perhaps you already have one installed, but otherwise make sure to install a virusscanner and a firewall. Personally I'm happy with Norton Internet Security, but there are a lot of good programs. Also consider to install some anti spyware program, like ad-aware. Then you should have a good solution to avoid problems in the future (as long as you keep them up-to-date).

Don't forget to restore your backup.

I hope this helps you further, otherwise just let it know by posting another message.

Kind regards,

Florin

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05-08-2005, 07:59 AM	#3
florin The Gliding Dutchman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 1,088	It has to be Xp, that's the only one that has system restore (as far as I know). If system restore doesn't work anymore (not from windows, nor from startup), then I'm that it isn't something that you can easily solve. I assume that you have been able to backup your valuable data, which you don't want to loose. If you can't make a backup via windows anymore, then I can recommend you to ask someone to burn a CD with Knoppix. Knoppix is a very user-friendly linux distribution which can start from CD, supports a lot of hardware and is able to read from NTFS partitions. Ok, when you have made a backup, it's time to get started. There are 2 approaches, the difficult (and long) one, and the bit easier (and shorter) one. If you want to go for the long approach, just continue reading. If you want to go for the shorter approach, then goto the point (start here) in this message. Try re-installing your windows, like gbrandwood suggested, personally I always have the experience that it doesn't help since somehow the corrupted files aren't replaced, but perhaps your more luckly. Since your system restore doesn't work, I'm afraid that the problem is bigger then just media player and it won't be fixed by reinstalling media player, but you never know with Microsoft products. (start here) Format your C partition/drive. If you don't have multiple partitions yet, then it might be a good idea to make them now, then you can store your data on the second partition, then you can format C while your data is always save on D. Check out http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348/en-us on how to do this. After your disk is formatted/partitioned: install windows (and your software) from scratch. Perhaps you already have one installed, but otherwise make sure to install a virusscanner and a firewall. Personally I'm happy with Norton Internet Security, but there are a lot of good programs. Also consider to install some anti spyware program, like ad-aware. Then you should have a good solution to avoid problems in the future (as long as you keep them up-to-date). Don't forget to restore your backup. I hope this helps you further, otherwise just let it know by posting another message. Kind regards, Florin Visit http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo if you want to stay up-to-date on the situation about the Segway HT in the Netherlands.