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XP Corrupted?
Symptoms:
1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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XP Corrupted?
It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I
would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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Hi Steven,
This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full virus scan and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had run Ad Aware. I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode with no luck. My next step would be to try CCcleaner. I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required and Admin console? How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode? If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all software installed after my initial XP install? Thanks JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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You should be able to run System File Checker by entering sfc /scannow in
the run box while logged on as a local administrator and it does not have to be run in Safe Mode. See the links below for more details. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...e_checker.mspx http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;900910 With an upgrade/repair install you should not have to reinstall any applications if all goes well. I have used it several time myself without any problem but remember it rolls back a lot of changes which is why you need to install service pack first [if needed] and the all needed critical security updates at Windows Updates. The links below may also be worth a try even though the first says it is for Windows 2000.. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=win2000 http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...595/38595.html "jmv" wrote in message ... Hi Steven, This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full virus scan and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had run Ad Aware. I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode with no luck. My next step would be to try CCcleaner. I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required and Admin console? How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode? If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all software installed after my initial XP install? Thanks JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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The link below explains more about the upgrade/repair installation
ocess. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 "Steven L Umbach" wrote in message ... You should be able to run System File Checker by entering sfc /scannow in the run box while logged on as a local administrator and it does not have to be run in Safe Mode. See the links below for more details. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...e_checker.mspx http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;900910 With an upgrade/repair install you should not have to reinstall any applications if all goes well. I have used it several time myself without any problem but remember it rolls back a lot of changes which is why you need to install service pack first [if needed] and the all needed critical security updates at Windows Updates. The links below may also be worth a try even though the first says it is for Windows 2000.. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=win2000 http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...595/38595.html "jmv" wrote in message ... Hi Steven, This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full virus scan and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had run Ad Aware. I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode with no luck. My next step would be to try CCcleaner. I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required and Admin console? How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode? If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all software installed after my initial XP install? Thanks JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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Hi Steve,
I have tried every single stpe you have described. I still had the problem so I went ahead and performed an upgrade/repair install. Now when XP boots, and shortly after the Windows logo with black screen with the blue progress indicator shows up the sytem reboots. Thus it falls in an infinite reboot loop. I guess I have no choice and re-install XP A\from scratch? JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: The link below explains more about the upgrade/repair installation ocess. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 "Steven L Umbach" wrote in message ... You should be able to run System File Checker by entering sfc /scannow in the run box while logged on as a local administrator and it does not have to be run in Safe Mode. See the links below for more details. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...e_checker.mspx http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;900910 With an upgrade/repair install you should not have to reinstall any applications if all goes well. I have used it several time myself without any problem but remember it rolls back a lot of changes which is why you need to install service pack first [if needed] and the all needed critical security updates at Windows Updates. The links below may also be worth a try even though the first says it is for Windows 2000.. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=win2000 http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...595/38595.html "jmv" wrote in message ... Hi Steven, This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full virus scan and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had run Ad Aware. I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode with no luck. My next step would be to try CCcleaner. I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required and Admin console? How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode? If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all software installed after my initial XP install? Thanks JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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XP Corrupted?
I would do a fresh install as it seems to be the most viable solution.
Ultimately it probably would be the best solution and shortest path to success. I just got back from my sister's home a while ago and did the same on her computer. Her AOL would no longer work and there advice did not help. I did malware/spyware scans, sfc /scannow, cleaned the registry, and did a repair install and the problem persisted. A fresh install took about 35 minutes and now all is working well. Luckily she does not have many applications to restore. I hope you backed up your data as I advised. If you did not you could still do a parallel install of XP to access your data for backup or put your hard drive in another computer to backup the data . One thing I also do it to set up my hard drive to at least two volumes assuming it is at least 10 gig. Then I keep all my media and many data files on the other drive which makes it easier to do a new install of the operating system. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message news I have tried every single stpe you have described. I still had the problem so I went ahead and performed an upgrade/repair install. Now when XP boots, and shortly after the Windows logo with black screen with the blue progress indicator shows up the sytem reboots. Thus it falls in an infinite reboot loop. I guess I have no choice and re-install XP A\from scratch? JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: The link below explains more about the upgrade/repair installation ocess. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 "Steven L Umbach" wrote in message ... You should be able to run System File Checker by entering sfc /scannow in the run box while logged on as a local administrator and it does not have to be run in Safe Mode. See the links below for more details. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...e_checker.mspx http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;900910 With an upgrade/repair install you should not have to reinstall any applications if all goes well. I have used it several time myself without any problem but remember it rolls back a lot of changes which is why you need to install service pack first [if needed] and the all needed critical security updates at Windows Updates. The links below may also be worth a try even though the first says it is for Windows 2000.. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=win2000 http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...595/38595.html "jmv" wrote in message ... Hi Steven, This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full virus scan and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had run Ad Aware. I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode with no luck. My next step would be to try CCcleaner. I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required and Admin console? How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode? If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all software installed after my initial XP install? Thanks JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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Yes that is what I have concluded also that a fresh install would be best.
The good news is that all my data is on a seperate disk and I have an additional insertable XP IDE drawer disk that I can use to backup any stuff from my corrupted XP if needed. The bad news is I have to re-install lots of software and recover 4 user profiles. Thanks for your help. "Steven L Umbach" wrote: I would do a fresh install as it seems to be the most viable solution. Ultimately it probably would be the best solution and shortest path to success. I just got back from my sister's home a while ago and did the same on her computer. Her AOL would no longer work and there advice did not help. I did malware/spyware scans, sfc /scannow, cleaned the registry, and did a repair install and the problem persisted. A fresh install took about 35 minutes and now all is working well. Luckily she does not have many applications to restore. I hope you backed up your data as I advised. If you did not you could still do a parallel install of XP to access your data for backup or put your hard drive in another computer to backup the data . One thing I also do it to set up my hard drive to at least two volumes assuming it is at least 10 gig. Then I keep all my media and many data files on the other drive which makes it easier to do a new install of the operating system. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message news I have tried every single stpe you have described. I still had the problem so I went ahead and performed an upgrade/repair install. Now when XP boots, and shortly after the Windows logo with black screen with the blue progress indicator shows up the sytem reboots. Thus it falls in an infinite reboot loop. I guess I have no choice and re-install XP A\from scratch? JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: The link below explains more about the upgrade/repair installation ocess. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 "Steven L Umbach" wrote in message ... You should be able to run System File Checker by entering sfc /scannow in the run box while logged on as a local administrator and it does not have to be run in Safe Mode. See the links below for more details. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...e_checker.mspx http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;900910 With an upgrade/repair install you should not have to reinstall any applications if all goes well. I have used it several time myself without any problem but remember it rolls back a lot of changes which is why you need to install service pack first [if needed] and the all needed critical security updates at Windows Updates. The links below may also be worth a try even though the first says it is for Windows 2000.. --- Steve http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=win2000 http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...595/38595.html "jmv" wrote in message ... Hi Steven, This is lots of good advice. Prior to your email I did run a full virus scan and it found only one infected file in the recycle bin. I als o had run Ad Aware. I did try in the past to run Add Remove Rpograms from within safe mode with no luck. My next step would be to try CCcleaner. I did try sfc prior to your email but it complained that it required and Admin console? How is sfc supposed to be launched. Maybe in safe mode? If I run an upgrade/repair install, will I need to re-install all software installed after my initial XP install? Thanks JM "Steven L Umbach" wrote: It sounds like some sort of corruption. If you have not done such yet I would do a full scan for viruses and spyware. AdAware SE is a pretty decent free for personal use spyware detection and removal program. For any such program be sure to use the absolute latest definition files that can be downloaded from the publishers website. I would also boot into Safe Mode to do the scans and see if you can access Add and Remove Programs in Safe Mode. Then I would use something like CCleaner and select "Issues" and scan for registry problems. http://www.download.com/3000-2094-10045910.html --- AdAware SE http://www.ccleaner.com/ --- CCleaner If none of that helps try running first running Disk Check and then the command sfc /scannow to check for problems with system files and most likely you will be asked to put your install cd into the cdrom drive as part of that process. If that does not work you could try a System Restore [accessories/system tools - system restore] if you have a restore point before this all happened and if that is not possible consider an upgrade/repair install. You can put your install disk in the cdrom and be sure to select UPGRADE for installation type and NOT new installation or you may format over all your files. Of course it always is a good idea to have backups of all your important data and media files to external media such as cd/DVD. If you do an upgrade/repair install your applications and data should be preserved but you will need to first install your service pack [if not included on the install disk] and then go to Windows Updates to install all the critical security updates that are needed. --- Steve "jmv" wrote in message ... Symptoms: 1 - Add or Remove Programs will not open 2 - Contro Panle has 3 empty entries (blank icons) 3 - P_roperties of my local network connection will not open Any idea why this is happening? Missing dll's? etc? Thanks |
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