In a message dated 9/18/2008 11:36:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I used to keep all my data on a separate hard drive from the operating system, just in case of times like this when I would have to reinstall Windows. "Used" to is the operative word here. Darn it! I wish I'd done that this time because I don't want to lose the data that's going to be lost if I have to reinstall Windows. :( Yep Diane: That is the way that you should have kept going. Now there are several things that you can do........ 1) You can do a "Windows inplace reinstallation" otherwise known as a "Repair" reinstallation, IF you have an XP installation CD or one you can borrow. This does not require a validation as you will not be installing XP, Just repairing the files. If you have an OEM Recovery Setup, you can check to see if it has a "Non-destructive" recovery option. My Toshiba and my Gateway both have this recovery feature. 2) If you can get into the [F8] "Safe Mode" you can try the options in there. The option least used is "Safe Mode with command prompt". This will place you in V. DOS and from there you can do just about everything that can be done with XP, including viewing and copying your data and pictures. You need to remember the first dozen DOS commands. Since you can view all your files in DOS, you can find "Windows System Restore" by typing the full path at the DOS prompt. Then you can do a Restore back to an earlier date, and that often works. 3) Using an XP installation CD you can open the "Windows Recovery Console", BEFORE XP starts installing, and that takes you into another Limited DOS mode that is specifically geared to recovering XP. All three steps are highly visible and recommended in the MicrosoftSupport Web site. These steps must be taken before the drive gets messed up. Hard drives seldom lose data, but, people often do. Hope this helps. Bye. Emile **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
