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Is there any way to repair system files in Windows XP without using the XP cd?

FROM A WEBSITE ON SFC: To protect your computer from old system files, Microsoft created a special service that is built into the operating system. This service monitors your system files, and if one...

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Is there any program that can renew my Windows account?

I bought my laptop with Windows XP Media Center installed on it. I didn’t get any sort of backup software or repair discs, and I was wondering how to clean out the hard drive but still have the OS...

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Hard Drive Failure-out of warranty-should I use manufacturer or buy hard...

I have a HP Pavillion DV8000T notebook that i purchased from HP directly. The notebook is 13 months old and out of warranty. My hard drive failed and I will need to have it replaced. This is the second...

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Im looking to give my pc a full clean re-install of my O/S.How hard is it to do?

What it is,is that im looking to clean my pc out and give my pc a new clean install of its operating system,but ive not done it before.Were can i get step by step guide to do it from scratch...

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Am I in danger of ruining my laptop by using this PC cleaner?

I use a wonderful program called CCleaner for file cleanup but have been warned not to use it b/c it also cleans registers. I have the XP operating system. Shall I discontinue its use? I do not want to...

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Dell computer reformattiing?

I reformatted my computer like a year ago, and i want to reformatted again and i forgot how u do it. I’ve currently reformatted my computer using the operating system CD, when i did that, i found a lot...

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Help Problem with system32\rootkit\……?

I can not get ride of rootkit pop up ,I know it is sort of virus or spyware but According to Norton ,and Microsoft I have to scan , It will not let my Norton to scan, also tried some of those Malware...

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How do I clean up my computer with win 98 plus to make it run faster?

It’s an older desktop( Dell ) with Window’s 98 plus. I’ve deleted files, cookies. and history, but it runs slow and locks up a lot. Is there software to erase all data down to the operating system so...

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Why won’t my computer boot?

I have a dell inspiron 2200 that I purchased in the summer of 2005. It still used windows xp. about a week ago, I tried to restart my computer and it simply wouldn’t boot. after further exploration, i...

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How can I restore permissions to my Windows XP registry?

I recently deleted the permissions to my Windows XP registry, all of them except for the system one, I know it was a stupid mistake but I was following a guide to something and I went wrong there. My...

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I understand the whole concept of third party software ; but shouldn’t Window...

Shouldn’t we be able to rely on the operating system to keep itself in stable condition? My registry cleaner found 6000 errors this month alone. Since the OS is such an important function of the...

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Qustions about upgrading RAM?

I am wanting to add some more RAM to my computer. But I don’t know what to get. Mine is a custom built computer so I cant go by brand and model. I do however have the owners manual for my mother board....

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Error Message booing up a new version of Windows XP?

I formatted a 150 gig. HD and loaded Windows XP on my Compaq computer. Windows boots up properly when opened using the Compac. If i put the drive in my 2nd PC (no brand name) I get a message that...

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Is there any way to repair system files in windows XP without using the XP cd?

FROM A WEBSITE ON SFC: To protect your computer from old system files, Microsoft created a special service that is built into the operating system. This service monitors your system files, and if one...

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How could the files in my Vista user profile disappear only to be found by...

Here is my situation. I was surfing the web on my two year old Dell Inspiron 1521 laptop with Windows Vista when the computer froze and locked up. I could not click on anything or do anything. I...

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Is there any way to repair system files in Windows XP without using the XP cd?

FROM A WEBSITE ON SFC: To protect your computer from old system files, Microsoft created a special service that is built into the operating system. This service monitors your system files, and if one...

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How do you clean up a computer so you can sell it?

I mean strip it down so you have just the operating system on it.

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Cannot start PC–WINDOWS\System32\Config file error!?

I cannot start Windows on my PC! I get an error message reading: "Windows cannot start because "C:\WINDOWS\System32\config." is corrupted or missing. Insert original Setup CD-Rom and press ‘r’ at setup...

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What cause Windows XP SP3 restarts automatically?

I am having problems with Windows XP SP3. Operating System restarts automatically without pressing restart or Automatic Updates. Norton Security Scan-NO VIRUS (SAFE) Lavasoft Adware-Safe, Registry...

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is it bad that ive used ccleaner many times to clean out the registry and...

my computer is running ok it seems except for the fact i cant defrag just now because my c drive is saying its full and theres not enough space to use the defrag program , so now im having a hard time...

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Please explain to me what this Dell cd does?

I have a 2005 Dell Inspiron laptop. It came with the Windows XP operating system cd and another cd that says Drivers and Utilities, for reinstalling Dell Inspiron and XPS system software, contents:...

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I have Windows XP home edition; want to know how to format hard drive for a...

I would appreciate if somebody can tell me how to format Hard drive in windows xp. I intend to do a clean install of operating system. I have Windows XP CD but it is SP-1; I downloaded SP-2 in 2004...

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Can I do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit onto my Windows XP 32 bit?

I have an eMachines T6003 with an AMD Athlon 64 Processor and am running the full 4gb of ram. My current operating system is Windows XP 32 bit. So I was wondering if it would be possible for me to do a...

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computer problems! my dell wont boot!?

Allllllrighty I have a dell xps630i and I haven’t had any trouble out of it at all. Until I installed a RangePlus Wireless PCI Adapter. I’ve had several years of experience with computer repair and...

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How can I repair WINDOWS Xp without reinstalling the entire operating...

How can I repair WINDOWS Xp without reinstalling the entire operating system?????!!!! Okay, i was doing some computer cleaning, deleting junk files, uninstalling, etc… then when i restarted my...

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