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I need to restore my other computer to its original settings like when I bought it but when I put in the restore disk I get the following error message:
F;\RCVRYCD.EXE C;\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT
The sysytem file is not suitable for running MS-DOS ans micrsoft windows applications.I have windows XP home edition .Hope someone can help....
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What's with the smiley faces? Are they part of the error message?
NO...they are not....kids have messed up this computer and that is why I need to clean it up...there should be a semicolon and a back lash in place of the smiley faces.
This appears when people try to run a Restore CD from Windows. That rarely works. Please check the maker's notes on how to use the Restore CD.
Bob
Where would I find the makers notes? We put the disk in the computer downstairs and it goes directly to a window that tells you step by step what to do......in the other computer it will not get past the error message.
"Where would I find the makers notes? We put the disk in the computer downstairs and it goes directly to a window that tells you step by step what to do......in the other computer it will not get past the error message."
They come with the machine or are online. I didn't see a make/model so I can't look for you. Many clones don't come with such and you get to pester the supplier for what nuances exist for reinstall.
Your post is light on details and why I have to ask you check the documentation.
If you are talking about a Microsoft made CD that has an OS, then the brutal truth is that the install is not complete due to Microsoft not supplying a method to fetch current drivers. That's a discussion in itself!
Also, the Microsoft CD can be tripped up by what's on the hard disk.
You have the details, but haven't shared.
Bob
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM -WHEN YOU FIND THE ANSWER - PLEASE LET ME KNOW - THANK YOU llschek@cox.net
i don't know how to restore - seems it might be worth backing up any personal data, then recovering the install serial for windows (usually a sticker is on the pc with this - programs can recover the encrypted key from the registry tho) - grabbing a copy of windows to re-install (using your purchased key of course) and loading up your apps and data. once you have a clean install, all patched up etc - make an image of the drive and burn it to dvd/put it onto a sperate drive. that way any future problems can be instantly (takes about 10 minutes) restored back to that point in time - drive imaging software also allows you to increment the image to include any new data files you may have created.
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