BIG TROUBLE! COMPUTER not working! DEADLINE tomorow!

lazymoezy

Yes. I know they are in Documents and Setting and under a file name Moe, thats all, is that good enough?

Donnie

That's nearly right Asus Mobo, though in certain circumstances it is possible to lose some information; http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312369/

Yes, it is also possible to retrieve, but the OP is understandably nervous.

Asus_Mobo

lazymoezy wrote: »

My PC was not built, was bought direct from a computer shop. The other computers in the house are made by him.

After I got my files back-up I dont mind what I do,obviously, a full format and re-installing Windows properly would be a good idea.

If shop bought see if you have a restore CD or at least read the manual as Installing XP from an XP CD is time consuming but I prefer it as its more customisable, but your PC may lack specific drivers from a a manul install, sp read any manual you have or at least visit the makers website for instructions

lazymoezy

Its a Time computer. Shop was a small one and don't think it still exists, one of those small shops. Anyways,would prefer to do it from CD and listen to you lot, feel more reassured that way.

Asus_Mobo

lazymoezy wrote: »

Its a Time computer. Shop was a small one and don't think it still exists, one of those small shops. Anyways,would prefer to do it from CD and listen to you lot, feel more reassured that way.

Ok from the top, do you have a restore CD?

Do you know the Model of PC? (so u can get drivers)

Answer this and it makes it a whole lot easier.

Anyway heres a clean install guide http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

Donnie

So, you can try to retrieve your files using the Linux Live CD here; ftp://ftp.uni-kl.de/pub/linux/knoppix/KNOPPIX_V5.1.0CD-2006-12-30-EN.iso
Download it, burn to a CD using Nero on your laptop and boot up with it.

Donnie

Whilst you are doing that on the laptop.....

Boot up with the PC Doctor CD

Donnie

Asus_Mobo wrote: »

Ok from the top, do you have a restore CD?

Do you know the Model of PC? (so u can get drivers)

Answer this and it makes it a whole lot easier.

Anyway heres a clean install guide http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

He is unlikely to have a restore disc.

From a customer of the former TIME;
"call our technical support line at £1 per minute and purchase RELOAD disc at £59.99. Same old story of why we dont get this cd included is due to Microsoft not allowing it to be included."

Asus_Mobo

Donnie wrote: »

He is unlikely to have a restore disc.

From a customer of the former TIME;
"call our technical support line at £1 per minute and purchase RELOAD disc at £59.99. Same old story of why we dont get this cd included is due to Microsoft not allowing it to be included."

MS not allowing CDs, lol its just like Dell not paying that chap back his money because he didnt want XP OS but used Linux, arent Time defunct now?

Oh yes they are

lazymoezy

I dont have a restore disc.

I am downloading Linux Live CD on to the laptop. Donnie, I have put the PC DOCTOR CD in the computer and started it.

What now?