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November 29th 08, 08:56 AM
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Hi,
Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug 
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November 29th 08, 09:17 AM
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What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the
information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 29th 08, 09:23 AM
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Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted
from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 29th 08, 09:29 AM
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A re-installed was not what was needed in this case but too late now. You
can try this to eliminate the virus and we can go from there. -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 29th 08, 09:29 AM
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Opps forgot the link http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html
-- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 29th 08, 09:46 AM
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Thanks, will do right now
-- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: Opps forgot the link http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 29th 08, 12:43 PM
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Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get
task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? -- thanks, doug "doug" wrote: Thanks, will do right now -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: Opps forgot the link http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 30th 08, 01:41 AM
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When you install SP3 you do need to exit ALL AntiVirus software. What you
really should do is to shutdow anything that is running that doesn't need to be then attempt to install SP3. -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message news  Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? -- thanks, doug "doug" wrote: Thanks, will do right now -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: Opps forgot the link http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 30th 08, 05:22 PM
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Hi,
Just closed all apps down and then tried to install SP3. It fails immediately. I accept the licenec terms and then it says failed. -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: When you install SP3 you do need to exit ALL AntiVirus software. What you really should do is to shutdow anything that is running that doesn't need to be then attempt to install SP3. -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message news Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? -- thanks, doug "doug" wrote: Thanks, will do right now -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: Opps forgot the link http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD -- thanks, doug "Randem" wrote: What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "doug" wrote in message ... Hi, Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 30th 08, 07:05 PM
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Are you currently running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2?
Are you attempting to install SP3 via Windows Update or manually? How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718 WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ doug wrote: Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? snip Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 30th 08, 08:34 PM
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Hi,
Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. The pop up is a status box and says "the feature you are trying to use is on a CD-ROM or other removab;le daisk that is not available - Insert the status disk and click okay" I do that but then run into the problem that I can see the files it is looking for but it can't in the I386 folder. Will try the troubleshoot link you gave me. Thanks, Doug -- thanks, doug "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Are you currently running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2? Are you attempting to install SP3 via Windows Update or manually? How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718 WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ doug wrote: Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? snip Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 30th 08, 09:03 PM
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Downloading SP3 manually and will see how that goes. Still have another 35
critical updates to do so would really like to fix the Installer functionality. Doug -- thanks, doug "doug" wrote: Hi, Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. The pop up is a status box and says "the feature you are trying to use is on a CD-ROM or other removab;le daisk that is not available - Insert the status disk and click okay" I do that but then run into the problem that I can see the files it is looking for but it can't in the I386 folder. Will try the troubleshoot link you gave me. Thanks, Doug -- thanks, doug "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Are you currently running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2? Are you attempting to install SP3 via Windows Update or manually? How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718 WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ doug wrote: Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? snip Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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November 30th 08, 10:46 PM
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Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are
linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. In that case, I would NOT attempt to install WinXP SP3 yet. doug wrote: Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. The pop up is a status box and says "the feature you are trying to use is on a CD-ROM or other removab;le daisk that is not available - Insert the status disk and click okay" I do that but then run into the problem that I can see the files it is looking for but it can't in the I386 folder. Will try the troubleshoot link you gave me. Thanks, Doug Are you currently running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2? Are you attempting to install SP3 via Windows Update or manually? How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718 WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ doug wrote: Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? snip Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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December 1st 08, 09:46 PM
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Okay, any cunning ideas?
-- thanks, doug "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. In that case, I would NOT attempt to install WinXP SP3 yet. doug wrote: Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. The pop up is a status box and says "the feature you are trying to use is on a CD-ROM or other removab;le daisk that is not available - Insert the status disk and click okay" I do that but then run into the problem that I can see the files it is looking for but it can't in the I386 folder. Will try the troubleshoot link you gave me. Thanks, Doug Are you currently running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2? Are you attempting to install SP3 via Windows Update or manually? How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718 WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ doug wrote: Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? snip Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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December 2nd 08, 12:25 AM
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Take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not
BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop. doug wrote: Okay, any cunning ideas? Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. In that case, I would NOT attempt to install WinXP SP3 yet. doug wrote: Currently on SP2 via windows update. I believe the current problems are linked to a failed re-install of XP so whenever i start up I get a pop up suggesting that the pc is trying to complet the re-install. The pop up is a status box and says "the feature you are trying to use is on a CD-ROM or other removab;le daisk that is not available - Insert the status disk and click okay" I do that but then run into the problem that I can see the files it is looking for but it can't in the I386 folder. Will try the troubleshoot link you gave me. Thanks, Doug Are you currently running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2? Are you attempting to install SP3 via Windows Update or manually? How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718 WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ doug wrote: Looking good, did the various bits, used one of your little routines to get task manager back so was able to stop installer. Instalelr still seems knackered as can't get SP 3 to install. Any ideas? snip Sorry, picked up a virus and pc won't boot so went in through F2 and booted from the CD What was the original reason for the repair? You should provide all the information... Had occasion to repair by pc using the CD. All going well and then it says it can't find circa. 75 files in \I386. Browsed and I could see them but not recognised by pc. Tried copying them to desktop but still no joy. Now Installer always running so can't install anything new and task manager also missing! Any ideas? -- thanks, doug
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