Im having a big problem with my comp.

Spitfire · 02-21-2005, 06:44 PM

Someone please help.
I just got a comp from a friend. I started to delete a lot of stuff from it, well I
think I deleted to many important things and I cant get back onto windows.
If you know of any sites or have suggestions please let me know, I would really appreciate it.

Spitfire · 02-21-2005, 06:47 PM

I think I need to reconfigure the system, but I dont know how to do that in DOS, nor do I know how to get to DOS, nor do I have the windows disk. I think Im screwed

Lucifer · 02-21-2005, 06:58 PM

PreMier · 02-21-2005, 07:01 PM

Re-format the HD?

fantasma62 · 02-21-2005, 07:03 PM

I think that you may have to reinstall windows. You probably erased files that Windows needed for startup......
That should do it.
It also depends on the Windows that you are using. You may be able to do a repair with the XP disk.....
Hopefully that will work....

maniclion · 02-21-2005, 07:24 PM

Take a big powerful magnet and......

Spitfire · 02-21-2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

Re-format the HD?

Any suggestions how from startup
Is there somewhere I can get a windows program and somehow put it on that computer?

Sapphire · 02-22-2005, 07:07 PM

Can you get the windows system disk from your friend? He should have it. Did you delete files from c:\windows\system? Did you look in the recycle bin? What type of errors are you getting?

Vieope · 02-22-2005, 07:10 PM

If it is Me or XP. Start in safe mode, choose a restauration point then restart it.

Witmaster · 02-22-2005, 07:57 PM

What version of Windows were you running?

Regardless, here is a link that can give you some good info on Restoring your registry (All Windows Versions).

Now, depending on what you deleted, it is entirely possible a reformat may be in your future. It that is the case, you'll need to get yourself a copy of an Operating System to install it.

Good luck.

The__wenger · 02-22-2005, 08:13 PM

Whenever I have a problem with my computer I go to these websites full of "computer geeks" they can pretty much solve any problem.(Sorry I should post a link) If you have the option have you tried system restore?

Spitfire · 02-23-2005, 09:13 AM

When I start the comp up it says in a DOS like mode
'Hit Del to run setup'
then if I dont do anything It will show the
'Searching for boot records from IDE-O..OK
Invalid system disk
Replace system disk and press any key'
I dont know what to do at that point

If I do hit Del and go to setup, I go to the setup menu, it reads
'Amibios Hiflex Setup Utility Version 1.20'
and gives me options from there.

Spitfire · 02-23-2005, 09:46 AM

Does anyone know where I can download Windows 98 or something?
Or a startup program?
Thanks

Little Wing · 02-23-2005, 10:20 AM

http://www.google.com/search?q=downl...en-US:official

maybe?

Little Wing · 02-23-2005, 10:22 AM

Fix_Windows_Instantly looks promising...

Stu · 02-23-2005, 10:23 AM

it sounds like you've deleted autoexec.bat or config.sys if you know how then its quite easy to fix

what version of windows is it?

you cant download windows for free

Spitfire · 02-23-2005, 10:35 AM

would I need to install Windows again or can I use a start up disk or something

I think I might want to combined a couple of computers, does any know a site that can help me with that.

Vieope · 02-23-2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu21Ldn

you cant download windows for free

Spitfire, keep pressing F8 when the computer starts then it will show a menu for you to choose Safe Mode.

DOMS · 02-23-2005, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vieope

Spitfire, keep pressing F8 when the computer starts then it will show a menu for you to choose Safe Mode.

I don't think that's going to help. It sounds like he deleted files from the root of his system drive, maybe the MSDOS.SYS, COMMAND.COM, or MSDOS.---.

I've attached them in a zip file. Just place them at the root of your system drive. You will need a boot disk.

Vieope · 02-23-2005, 11:23 AM

After Safe Mode, he goes to "System Restore". It might work if it is XP. If it is 98 you can install it again without formating it.

DOMS · 02-23-2005, 11:27 AM

Or, if you just want to surf the Web, read emails, and write documents, Get a copy of Linux (I like the Fedora Core).

Spitfire · 02-23-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfs3

Or, if you just want to surf the Web, read emails, and write documents, Get a copy of Linux (I like the Fedora Core).

It just says thanks for supporting Junior High
Is Linux like a Windows program?

BoneCrusher · 02-23-2005, 12:39 PM

No it's not and Linux has a learning curve that would add more frustration to your deal here. DO you have another pc you can download with?

Spitfire · 02-23-2005, 12:48 PM

Yes I can download anything to this comp then to my MP3 then to that comp
or to a disk then that comp

DOMS · 02-23-2005, 12:49 PM

Get the distro from http://www.linux.org/dist and borrow a copy of Linux for Dummies from the library.

Again, if all you want to do is surf the web, read email, and create documents then moving to Linux is a no hassle affair. Click on the Internet icon and surf the Web. Click on the Email icon and get your email (you will need to set up and account). Click on the Office Document icon and create a text document.

It's not hard at all. Not to mention that it's also free and legal.

BoneCrusher · 02-23-2005, 01:00 PM

You rerally think Linux is something he should jump into on his primary home comp? Not being sarcastic cfs ... I'm serious

. Linux is not going to solve his woes when he tries to play Far Cry or run an app he is used to dealing with in windows. SF is not much of a nerd type either ...

No offense Spit ...

My thoughts were burst!, demonoid.com, and a new xp or W2000 download.

DOMS · 02-23-2005, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

You rerally think Linux is something he should jump into on his primary home comp? Not being sarcastic cfs ... I'm serious

. Linux is not going to solve his woes when he tries to play Far Cry or run an app he is used to dealing with in windows. SF is not much of a nerd type either ...

No offense Spit ...

My thoughts were burst!, demonoid.com, and a new xp or W2000 download.

True, it won't play most Windows games (it will play some though). But like I said, if he only wants web, email, and word processing, the Linux would do just fine. He'll miss out on all of the really neat viruses, but I think he'll manage.

After a week or two of working on Linux it'll be 'old hat' to him.

Another good side benefit is that he wont be so tempted to play games and can be more productive at school.

DOMS · 02-23-2005, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

My thoughts were burst!

On a non-related note BoneCrusher,

02-21-2005, 06:44 PM	#1
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,779 Photos: 2	Im having a big problem with my comp. Someone please help. I just got a comp from a friend. I started to delete a lot of stuff from it, well I think I deleted to many important things and I cant get back onto windows. If you know of any sites or have suggestions please let me know, I would really appreciate it.
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02-21-2005, 06:47 PM	#2
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,779 Photos: 2	I think I need to reconfigure the system, but I dont know how to do that in DOS, nor do I know how to get to DOS, nor do I have the windows disk. I think Im screwed
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

02-21-2005, 06:58 PM	#3
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02-21-2005, 07:01 PM	#4
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,088 Photos: 2	Re-format the HD?
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02-21-2005, 07:03 PM	#5
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	I think that you may have to reinstall windows. You probably erased files that Windows needed for startup...... That should do it. It also depends on the Windows that you are using. You may be able to do a repair with the XP disk..... Hopefully that will work....
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02-21-2005, 07:24 PM	#6
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02-22-2005, 07:07 PM	#8
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02-22-2005, 07:10 PM	#9
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,826 Photos: 10	If it is Me or XP. Start in safe mode, choose a restauration point then restart it.
	FURtherness

02-22-2005, 07:57 PM	#10
Witmaster Esprit de Corps Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,968 Photos: 6	What version of Windows were you running? Regardless, here is a link that can give you some good info on Restoring your registry (All Windows Versions). Now, depending on what you deleted, it is entirely possible a reformat may be in your future. It that is the case, you'll need to get yourself a copy of an Operating System to install it. Good luck.
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02-22-2005, 08:13 PM	#11
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02-23-2005, 09:13 AM	#12
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,779 Photos: 2	When I start the comp up it says in a DOS like mode 'Hit Del to run setup' then if I dont do anything It will show the 'Searching for boot records from IDE-O..OK Invalid system disk Replace system disk and press any key' I dont know what to do at that point If I do hit Del and go to setup, I go to the setup menu, it reads 'Amibios Hiflex Setup Utility Version 1.20' and gives me options from there.
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

02-23-2005, 09:46 AM	#13
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,779 Photos: 2	Does anyone know where I can download Windows 98 or something? Or a startup program? Thanks
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

02-23-2005, 10:20 AM	#14
Little Wing SEMPER~FIDELIS Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 21,321 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 191	http://www.google.com/search?q=downl...en-US:official maybe?

02-23-2005, 10:22 AM	#15
Little Wing SEMPER~FIDELIS Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 21,321 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 191	Fix_Windows_Instantly looks promising...

02-23-2005, 10:23 AM	#16
Stu cooking up a storm Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,869 Photos: 1	it sounds like you've deleted autoexec.bat or config.sys if you know how then its quite easy to fix what version of windows is it? you cant download windows for free

02-23-2005, 10:35 AM	#17
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,779 Photos: 2	would I need to install Windows again or can I use a start up disk or something I think I might want to combined a couple of computers, does any know a site that can help me with that.
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

02-23-2005, 11:23 AM	#20
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,826 Photos: 10	After Safe Mode, he goes to "System Restore". It might work if it is XP. If it is 98 you can install it again without formating it.
	FURtherness

02-23-2005, 11:27 AM	#21
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,511 Photos: 5	Or, if you just want to surf the Web, read emails, and write documents, Get a copy of Linux (I like the Fedora Core).
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02-23-2005, 12:39 PM	#23
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,545	No it's not and Linux has a learning curve that would add more frustration to your deal here. DO you have another pc you can download with?

02-23-2005, 12:48 PM	#24
Spitfire Im hungry Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,779 Photos: 2	Yes I can download anything to this comp then to my MP3 then to that comp or to a disk then that comp
	Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. Abraham Lincoln I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson RIP

02-23-2005, 12:49 PM	#25
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,511 Photos: 5	Get the distro from http://www.linux.org/dist and borrow a copy of Linux for Dummies from the library. Again, if all you want to do is surf the web, read email, and create documents then moving to Linux is a no hassle affair. Click on the Internet icon and surf the Web. Click on the Email icon and get your email (you will need to set up and account). Click on the Office Document icon and create a text document. It's not hard at all. Not to mention that it's also free and legal.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

02-23-2005, 01:00 PM	#26
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,545	You rerally think Linux is something he should jump into on his primary home comp? Not being sarcastic cfs ... I'm serious . Linux is not going to solve his woes when he tries to play Far Cry or run an app he is used to dealing with in windows. SF is not much of a nerd type either ... No offense Spit ... My thoughts were burst!, demonoid.com, and a new xp or W2000 download.