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Last night I was in the middle of a Microsoft Software Update ewhen the computer locked up. I just shut it down and tonight when I went to log in, the computer would just restart again and again. I'm not a novice user, I build my own PCs and build Mac and PC networks for fun. I could not get this machine to respond.
Finally I resorted to a windows XP restore option that seemed like it would wipe my WinXP installation, but it's all I could do to get the system working short of a format of the C: partition. I had already tried safe mode and "Last Known Good" options.
After 40 tense minutes, here I am! Win XP seems to have repaired itself to the point that my resolution settings and desktop picture remain!. All my bookmarks are OK as are all my data files!
I have to reload a couple drivers for optimum 3D and sound performance, but I'm a happy man.
With my experience, Win 98 and Me would have excised a whole bunch of my data during this recovery.
So far XP rules (except that WMA authentication crap).
jmx
Finally I resorted to a windows XP restore option that seemed like it would wipe my WinXP installation, but it's all I could do to get the system working short of a format of the C: partition. I had already tried safe mode and "Last Known Good" options.
After 40 tense minutes, here I am! Win XP seems to have repaired itself to the point that my resolution settings and desktop picture remain!. All my bookmarks are OK as are all my data files!
I have to reload a couple drivers for optimum 3D and sound performance, but I'm a happy man.
With my experience, Win 98 and Me would have excised a whole bunch of my data during this recovery.
So far XP rules (except that WMA authentication crap).
jmx
