Windows XP SP3 ..I've really messed up

[LADYPINKtomato1]

All kidding aside.. I want to thank you all for your help on this today.. I made this mess.. yet you came to help me get it all corrected.. I'm so very greatful to you each one.. I would never have even attempted this alone !!!
I'll start on this again tomorrow.. for now I'm totally worn out.. doing all these things i have never done before.. this is all NEW to me... however with patience .. I'll get it completed.. with great assistance.
See you tomorrow. hugs.. sweet dreams. You've really made my day !!!

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

That will work just fine... dont you just love new adventures??

Tews I love most.. we shall see how I do with this NEW one...lol

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

M'Lady;

Here is a screen shot of the "Safe Mode". You get to "Safe Mode" by tapping the F8 key while booting. It sounded like, from your eailer description, the SB tech had you attempt the "Last Known Good Configuration" utility. If it works, it will restore XP to a point before you removed any programs. If it was already tried and / or did not work, then reinstalling XP may be your only option.

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Robert

Robert hi.. No dear your clip is much better than what I saw with that sbc tech guy.. there were few options to choose from..
I saw nothing about a restore.... Thank you very much.

 

[mitchell65]

Whilst MLPT is resting what say we let just one member guide her through the next part. There have been so many conflicting ideas here she is bound to get a bit confused and then things will get worse for her. May I bodly suggest Tews takes it on if he agrees?

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Whilst MLPT is resting what say we let just one member guide her through the next part. There have been so many conflicting ideas here she is bound to get a bit confused and then things will get worse for her. May I bodly suggest Tews takes it on if he agrees?

That's a very good suggestion.

 

[Tews]

Ive been working with LPT via PM, and we are making great progress.. She has downloaded and burned an Ubuntu CD and we will begin recovering her files later on today.. Keep in mind that she has NEVER done anything like this in the past, and is doing a superb job... we'll have her desktop back up and running in no time!

 

[mitchell65]

Ive been working with LPT via PM, and we are making great progress.. She has downloaded and burned an Ubuntu CD and we will begin recovering her files later on today.. Keep in mind that she has NEVER done anything like this in the past, and is doing a superb job... we'll have her desktop back up and running in no time!

Exactly why I made the suggestion. I'm sure she was getting confused as by some of the posts others were getting confused too!
Hope all goes well. IMHO she could not be in better hands. Understanding other members levels of experience is more than half the battle.

 

[CarlTR6]

She is a real trooper. I admire her spirit and her perseverance.

 

[Joan Archer]

Same here and I think that was a good suggestion Mitchell, I've been following the thread and at times was getting a bit muddled, mind you that's not hard

I've done nothing like it so think she's doing a good job I know if it was me I'd need it spelt out in simple language, I mean I know us women are pretty good at things but there are times when technology can get the better of us

 

[CarlTR6]

Same here and I think that was a good suggestion Mitchell, I've been following the thread and at times was getting a bit muddled, mind you that's not hard

I've done nothing like it so think she's doing a good job I know if it was me I'd need it spelt out in simple language, I mean I know us women are pretty good at things but there are times when technology can get the better of us

Joan, it is not just women. Technology can get the best of a whole lot of people.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Same here and I think that was a good suggestion Mitchell, I've been following the thread and at times was getting a bit muddled, mind you that's not hard

I've done nothing like it so think she's doing a good job I know if it was me I'd need it spelt out in simple language, I mean I know us women are pretty good at things but there are times when technology can get the better of us

I get cornfused everyday! So you are not alone Joan!
Just look at all the different forums and see the problems and questions they have.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Let me bring you up on my Windows XP desktop..MESS

Today Tom came to help be gain.. we started the process of .. ubuntu.. that... went really well.. we stopped for lunch .
I wasn't sure I felt confident to do the installing of Windows XP.. with all the Sp 1..2 3.. along with all the updates.. and more ..
So I 'm going to take my tower to my Tech guy that had to work on this when I first made a mess... not like this but non-the less a mess. to finish this for me.. We'll have to see if all is lost.. it may well be..

Tom was a dream to work with.. always so very helpful and very patient.. with me the whole way. he was always so very encouraging. all along the way !!!
I'm forever greatful for his help on this.. If you ever need help .. he is the guy you need to talk to if you have this kind of of probem !!!!
Much thanks
LPt
ps.. thank you everyone for watching and contributing to this thread.. see you on the boards !!!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello LPt, I'm glad to see you've found a solution and I hope all goes well for you; thanks for the update.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Hello LPt, I'm glad to see you've found a solution and I hope all goes well for you; thanks for the update.

Hi BKF.. I didn't feel secure trying to do all that was required to get my pc back to normal again..all the SP1 ..2..... 3 in fact.. IE 7... and a ton of updates..

I count on that old thing everyday... this new Acer laptop is ok ...for when away from home.. just not for daily use... plus the XP has a big nice screen..
even tho this is a 17" screen on this Acer laptop.
Thanks for your reply.

 

[CarlTR6]

Very good, M'Lady; and think of all you have learned. The installation is not hard; it is just tedious.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Very good, M'Lady; and think of all you have learned. The installation is not hard; it is just tedious.

Carl.... I truly have had a great teacher..made a wonderful friend also.
YES I learned a lot.. along the way .. I'm guessing I could have completed the work but my goodness.. all those many Wed Downloads.. over the years.. SPk's..1, 2, 3.. ..I would have been weeks getting all of those on here..lol
Thanks for all the encouragement.

 

[CarlTR6]

Very good, M'Lady; and think of all you have learned. The installation is not hard; it is just tedious.

Carl.... I truly have had a great teacher..made a wonderful friend also.
YES I learned a lot.. along the way .. I'm guessing I could have completed the work but my goodness.. all those many Wed Downloads.. over the years.. SPk's..1, 2, 3.. ..I would have been weeks getting all of those on here..lol
Thanks for all the encouragement.

You are very welcome. I like your sig - just in time for memorial day.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Your notebook will still work with tower unpluged from router.

What repairs have you tried?

theog.. hi.. I un-plugged it this afternoon.. then took the ethernet cable..plugged it into my Acer Laptop Windows 7 .. with the router .. all is working great..
I do see a new connection (un-identified network ) on my Home Network..just below my Home Network with a bench...( Public ).. to be used when I'm away from home.. it has no name..I wanted to save my battery.. I have the laptop on Wi Fi ..when away from home.
It's actually my sbcglobal .. dsl connection to the XP tower... that's going to the tech shop tomorrow.. to get re-installed with Windows XP..I was ready to do that today.. however I didn't feel secure doing it.. so thought better.. to get it back like it was..
Thank you for your concern and help.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Carl thanks.. I'm so very indebited to all of our Military personal.. over the years.. for their wonderful service to us all..
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[CarlTR6]

Amen!