Cant Load XP

Cant Load XP

by Purewinners May 30, 2005 5:33AM PDT

Thanks a bunch to everyone who helped me recover th files from my crashed computer...sorry i couldnt get back to you all right away because i was so busy with preparing the recovered files for my work.

Once again thank you so much for everyone and i hope you can help me with one more problem.

I cannot load XP...because i instlled the erndt.exe on my computer...the erndt.exe was created on my friends computer...after the install and restart it wont go into xp. It takes me to the screen where it says, safe mode normal mode, last worked settings etc...none of the option work because no mmatter what i choose, it restarts and comes back to the same screen.

Since i have taken all the important files from my computer i dont mind reintalling everything, however i cannot get my computer to read my xp cd (not original). It just goes to the above screen when i restart and the loop continues.

What are the recommendations?

Re-install windoes or should i format the hard-drive and and re-install the windows?

Re-installing windows AND format & reinstall give the same effect or are they different?

Please tell me a way to get my computer read the windox cd so that i can re install. Is there anyway i can create bootable cd for xp? If so how?

Sorry if i am annoying....but thanks for the help

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Use the Microsoft SILVER factory CD.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 5:48AM PDT

Anything else may be tainted with issues.

Then follow this graphical install -> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

See the pictures on the left if you get lost.

Bob

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clean install

by Purewinners May 30, 2005 5:59AM PDT

i cannot lose my partition because i hav all the important data in my d drive...

I can only format/reinstall in cd drive...

I just want a way to get my computer to read my xp cd. thanks.

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As they say.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 6:08AM PDT

"Good luck with that."

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XP can't be installed to your "cd drive".

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 6:15AM PDT

In case you wondered why I wrote "good luck with that."

Bob

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(NT) (NT) i meant "c drive" sorry

by Purewinners May 30, 2005 6:41AM PDT

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(NT) (NT) Now do a clean install to C

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 6:51AM PDT

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Clean Install

by Purewinners May 30, 2005 7:09AM PDT

"Use the Microsoft SILVER factory CD"

I dont have this cd...i only have the one that my friend gave and its a burned copy. When i inserted the cd on his computer (xp) it automatically reads (autorun) and goes the the installation window....

I just want a way to run the setup.exe on y system...

How can you create a bootable cd, do you know a link where i can follow insturctions?

thanks.

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Microsoft will supply a new one cheap.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 7:11AM PDT

It's much cheaper than you suspect.

Your burned copy may be suspect. So try a real CD.

As to a bootable CD, the Microsoft CD is bootable. Just use that or a copy of it.

Bob

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factory cd

by Purewinners May 30, 2005 7:33AM PDT

i know that ms factory cd is bootable...i dont have it...and thats why i came here to ask anyone if they know any alternatives. thank.s

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Is your XP CD BOGUS?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 7:37AM PDT

If your CD doesn't boot, then it's BOGUS and should be tossed.

Get a proper CD.

Bob

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Confusion reigns supreme....

by Michael Geist May 30, 2005 7:42AM PDT

when the cd you are using is not properly described.

When using a full version of XP, you can boot from the CD, format and install on whichever partition you choose, if more then one partition exists. Your data on the D drive should be secure, provided you do not format or delete that partition.

The reason you create backups off the hard drive is to insure your data in the event of a software mistake or hardware failure.

If you use an OEM XP cd, your format and install procedure can differ. Some makers leave the Windows files on a hidden partition of your drive and only supply a Recovery CD to access those hidden files. Saving money but wrecking havoc on novice installers.

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No more dancing.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2005 7:38AM PDT

Is that a PIRATED OS CD?

That could explain how you ended up in this bad place.

Bob

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Typical modus operandi

by AussiePete May 30, 2005 12:47PM PDT

I'm taking bets! Anyone want to lose!

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