Help! My spice computer needs windows reinstalled...

[powerampfreak]

Hi!
Actually somewhat out of topic in this ng, BUT in fact used for SPICE
which is electronic associated, I think
this question won't hurt anyone:
I need to reinstall windows XP. Does the "Repair" (R) function in the
install menu just reinstall windows and still let my programs and
outlook mails and such be intact?
I realize desktop shortcuts and icons may disappear but that's not a
problem.
I just need to know that mails and programs are still operationable.
By the way, could anyone tell me how to "export" mails in Outlook for
backup and possibly putting into a new Outlook installation?
Thanks,

 

[martin griffith]

Hi!
Actually somewhat out of topic in this ng, BUT in fact used for SPICE
which is electronic associated, I think
this question won't hurt anyone:
I need to reinstall windows XP. Does the "Repair" (R) function in the
install menu just reinstall windows and still let my programs and
outlook mails and such be intact?
I realize desktop shortcuts and icons may disappear but that's not a
problem.
I just need to know that mails and programs are still operationable.
By the way, could anyone tell me how to "export" mails in Outlook for
backup and possibly putting into a new Outlook installation?
Thanks,

Step 1
take the HD drive out of the PC,
Step 2
put it in another PC, not as the C drive, but D: or E:etc.
Step3
copy it/clone it/ salvage/whatever
Step4
Pray, travel the web, search for answers, Grasshopper





martin

 

[Josh]

Step 1
take the HD drive out of the PC,
Step 2
put it in another PC, not as the C drive, but D: or E:etc.
Step3
copy it/clone it/ salvage/whatever
Step4
Pray, travel the web, search for answers, Grasshopper

martin

Yes - salvage whatever etc - and do a full reinstall - dont bother
repairing, it could cause more problems.

 

[Michael Black]

Hi!
Actually somewhat out of topic in this ng, BUT in fact used for SPICE
which is electronic associated, I think
this question won't hurt anyone:

Over a decade ago, sci.electronics was split up into the multiple newsgroups
you see today because traffic got too heavy, at least according to some.

Now sci.electronic.design is full of off-topic junk like yours, all claiming
some legitimacy for posting here, when it's really laziness in finding
the right newsgroup.

So now we have sci.electronic design that is relatively high traffic like
sci.electronics circa 1995, yet most of it is irrelevant because it's all
off topic.

YOu've just added to the clutter with your post because you are too lazyto
find a computer-related newsgroup to ask your question.

It's no different from the weather related posts, or the people asking
questions that belong somewhere else in the sci.electronics.* hierarchy.
They all add up to clutter.

Michael

 

[martin griffith]

Hi!
Actually somewhat out of topic in this ng, BUT in fact used for SPICE
which is electronic associated, I think
this question won't hurt anyone:

Over a decade ago, sci.electronics was split up into the multiple newsgroups
you see today because traffic got too heavy, at least according to some.
[/QUOTE]
Nope, it's a community,
with bickering neighbours,
wise sages (occasionaly),
and a bit or 3 of electronics.

BTW who are you? Please introduce yourself


martin

 

[JeffM]

Nope, it's a community,

....in which the Google Grouper OP is a first-time poster
http://groups.google.com/groups/sea...nJcotPasGmgOObadRkHY8izvoWSZmz-9hFg&scoring=d
and wouldn't recognize Usenet it bit him in the fleshy parts.

with bickering neighbours, wise sages (occasionaly),
and a bit or 3 of electronics.

I think that was the point being made.
Black is a purist who rails against OT posts
and the laziness that spawns them (especially with Usenet newbies
and those who have never before posted to this group).

BTW who are you? Please introduce yourself

Like you
http://groups.google.com/groups/sea...onics.design+author:martin-griffith&scoring=d
Black is a long-time contributor to this group
http://groups.google.com/groups/sea...tronics.design+author:Michael-Black&scoring=d
as well as Usenet at large
http://groups.google.com/groups/sea...3ItlsXshjsb98FHEpkZv4Xc_LrosBM8FB-g&scoring=d

Ample evidence that Michael is correct WRT *wrong group*:
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=ingroup:microsoft+Fred-Langa+Non-destructive-XP-rebuild
(Not to mention the old GIYF thing.)

 

[Eeyore]

I need to reinstall windows XP.

Why ?

I'm very suspicious of ppl who say they need to re-install Windoze. Even since I
used W3.1 I've *never* had to re-install it.

What did you do ?

Graahm

 

[Eeyore]

Over a decade ago, sci.electronics was split up into the multiple newsgroups
you see today because traffic got too heavy, at least according to some.

Now sci.electronic.design is full of off-topic junk like yours, all claiming
some legitimacy for posting here, when it's really laziness in finding
the right newsgroup.

So now we have sci.electronic design that is relatively high traffic like
sci.electronics circa 1995, yet most of it is irrelevant because it's all
off topic.

YOu've just added to the clutter with your post because you are too lazyto
find a computer-related newsgroup to ask your question.

It's no different from the weather related posts, or the people asking
questions that belong somewhere else in the sci.electronics.* hierarchy.
They all add up to clutter.

There's no shortage of computer groups and he'll likely get a better answer
there too.

Graham

 

[powerampfreak]

There's no shortage of computer groups and he'll likely get a better answer
there too.

Graham- Dölj citerad text -

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Ok, I get your point. No need to repeat.
Sorry for asking, It won't happen again... bla bla bla bla......

I beg on my knees for your forgiveness.....

Regards

 

[Robert Baer]

Hi!
Actually somewhat out of topic in this ng, BUT in fact used for SPICE
which is electronic associated, I think
this question won't hurt anyone:
I need to reinstall windows XP. Does the "Repair" (R) function in the
install menu just reinstall windows and still let my programs and
outlook mails and such be intact?
I realize desktop shortcuts and icons may disappear but that's not a
problem.
I just need to know that mails and programs are still operationable.
By the way, could anyone tell me how to "export" mails in Outlook for
backup and possibly putting into a new Outlook installation?
Thanks,

Yes; boot with the CD as if you were going to do an install.
Then after the "Welcome to Setup", press enter for the "To set up
Windows XP now,press ENTER".
Press F8 to agree.
..."use the UP and Dpown ARROW keys to select an installation"
"To repair the selected Windows XP installation, press R"
----> Press R and everything from that point forward will act exactly
like a fresh installation, including the stupid "If floppy disk in drive
A, remove it" which *really* means "remove CD", as well as re-entering
the key serial number.
All programs will be intact, the desktop will be intact; i cannot say
for OutRook as it is a POS that should *NEVER* be used unless someone
pays you at least a million dollars tax free! (Ditto for
InsipidExasperator).
I suspect that crap will also be there, because data on the hard
drive is not altered by this repair procedure.

 

[Robert Baer]

Yes - salvage whatever etc - and do a full reinstall - dont bother
repairing, it could cause more problems.

The repair steps i mentioned work very well; i have not seen any
problems, and i know others that have the same experience.

 

[Robert Baer]

Over a decade ago, sci.electronics was split up into the multiple newsgroups
you see today because traffic got too heavy, at least according to some.

Now sci.electronic.design is full of off-topic junk like yours, all claiming
some legitimacy for posting here, when it's really laziness in finding
the right newsgroup.

So now we have sci.electronic design that is relatively high traffic like
sci.electronics circa 1995, yet most of it is irrelevant because it's all
off topic.

YOu've just added to the clutter with your post because you are too lazyto
find a computer-related newsgroup to ask your question.

It's no different from the weather related posts, or the people asking
questions that belong somewhere else in the sci.electronics.* hierarchy.
They all add up to clutter.

Michael

Maybe, but many computer questions go unanswered on the computer NGs,
but *do* get answered here.
So, would you post a question in an "appropiate" NG with the
probability of 30% or less of getting an answer, or post in an
"inappropiate" NG with the probability of 90% or more of getting an answer?

 

[powerampfreak]

Maybe, but many computer questions go unanswered on the computer NGs,
but *do* get answered here.
So, would you post a question in an "appropiate" NG with the
probability of 30% or less of getting an answer, or post in an
"inappropiate" NG with the probability of 90% or more of getting an answer?- Dölj citerad text -

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Thanks, Robert

By the way, reason for re-installing is that windows crashes each time
a PDF is opened in a "frame" inside a webpage.
One time it said something about VB runtime error, so maybe it's
easier to some how reinstall these alone? Is it possible?

 

[Marte Schwarz]

Hi, powerampfreak

I need to reinstall windows XP. Does the "Repair" (R) function in the
install menu just reinstall windows and still let my programs and
outlook mails and such be intact?

Your profile will be deleted. Just save this before.

Marte

 

[[email protected]]

By the way, reason for re-installing is that windows crashes each time
a PDF is opened in a "frame" inside a webpage.
One time it said something about VB runtime error, so maybe it's
easier to some how reinstall these alone? Is it possible?

Your PDF reader prog may be corrupted; try uninstall/reinstalling it
before you go messing with your Windoze install.


Mark L. Fergerson

 

[Rich Grise]

Ok, I get your point. No need to repeat. Sorry for asking, It won't
happen again... bla bla bla bla......

I beg on my knees for your forgiveness.....

Don't beg - you're old enough to steal! ;-)

Cheers!
Rich

 

[Robert Baer]

Thanks, Robert

By the way, reason for re-installing is that windows crashes each time
a PDF is opened in a "frame" inside a webpage.
One time it said something about VB runtime error, so maybe it's
easier to some how reinstall these alone? Is it possible?

Absolutely!
I think the VB runtime files are EXE, and they can be found and
downloaded; save the downloaded files in the same folder that the
present ones are; go ahead and over-write those you find.
Version numbers are a part of the filename in that case.
I am running Win98SE and have not installed any progs that need VB
support,so all i found were the OSes basic DLL progs which could be
refreshed from the CD (somehow).
Am unable to look what i have in Win2K (different drive and file
structure).

 

[Robert Baer]

Your PDF reader prog may be corrupted; try uninstall/reinstalling it
before you go messing with your Windoze install.


Mark L. Fergerson

Good idea, but uninstall *never* removes everything; there may be
files and folders left on the HD, and ther definitely will be registry
entries littering about.

 

[MassiveProng]

Am unable to look what i have in Win2K (different drive and file
structure).

Boot a Knoppix Live CD or DVD and you can "look at" any NTFS volume.
As well as grabbing an image of it, if you have an available volume
to copy it to.

 

[MassiveProng]

Good idea, but uninstall *never* removes everything;

What a presumptuous, WRONG, blanket remark!

there may be
files and folders left on the HD, and ther definitely will be registry
entries littering about.

Depends on who wrote the app, and that is most certainly not true in
all cases, as some apps don't make ANY registry entries, and other
remove all registry entries and folders, etc. just fine.

Where do you get this shit from, guesswork based on a FEW
experiences?