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Bob come-one
this stuff is completely new to me
I am ready to do whatever you ask me to, in order to
solve the problem
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But when asked for the file contents. Either share or write that you can't or need more instructions.
Some can't edit a file, which almost puts that level of skill at the mercy of a trip to the repair shop. You are doing better than that.
Bob
thanks (thought you had left me...)
lets try to get things straight
you asked me for the system.ini file
I opened the (diagnostic mode) file with the Run applet and sent it to you
then I found out that under the system.ini tab, the 3 first lines are trash
you asked me for the file under a Normal startup
trouble is, I cant do it without a cursor
have I missed anything?
To get the SYSTEM.INI without the mouse cursor, there are more than a few ways. Go with what you feel comfortable with.
1. The Notepad way. I can press Control-Escape, then use the arrow keys up to the Run, then press enter. Type in (most machines!) the following...
NOTEPAD C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI
Press Alt-F to get the File menu. Now use the arrow buttons to the Save As and then save it as C:\tempsys.ini NOW we have a temporary copy to use in the working MSCONFIG mode for you to place in the Forum for dissection.
2. Anoter way is to Press Control-Escape, R (for run) and type
COPY C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI C:\TEMPSYS.INI
There are spaces that don't show well after each COPY and before the C:
NOW that we have a copy of the "real" SYSTEM.INI, send the contents of C:\TEMPSYS.INI to the thread we have all the info.
Bob
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