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Name: tcummo
Date: March 10, 2004 at 14:41:14 Pacific
OS: xp
CPU/Ram: 1700 512
Comment:

hi
i think i've done something nasty to the registry
no start menu
programs wont run
cant get into system restore
cant open reg backup files
but can connect to net
any ideas ta
tcummo



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Response Number 1
Name: Scouseknight
Date: March 10, 2004 at 14:46:26 Pacific
Reply:

Oops.

Try starting in Safe Mode and going back to a previous restore point.


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Response Number 2
Name: tcummo
Date: March 10, 2004 at 14:48:48 Pacific
Reply:

tried safe mode
same thing
cant get to system restore
or reg backups
thanks anyway
tony


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Response Number 3
Name: Scouseknight
Date: March 10, 2004 at 14:50:51 Pacific
Reply:

Try a repair install of XP - boot up with the XP disk in and it should detect XP already there and offer you the repair option.


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Response Number 4
Name: tcummo
Date: March 10, 2004 at 14:54:17 Pacific
Reply:

i was going to do that first but i cant find the disc
i thought there may be another way
thanks


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Response Number 5
Name: tcummo
Date: March 10, 2004 at 14:58:45 Pacific
Reply:

just found the disc
i'll try that
thanks scouseknight


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