Question about reinstalling Windows after virus/malware crashed the system

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• Questions about reinstalling Windows XP after the end of Support

  Several members of the family of my friends that I sometimes provide technical assistance for are still under XP SP3 on their systems.  These systems are too outdated and underpowered to upgrade to a newer version of Windows, and it will probably be some time until they are able to upgrade to a more recent hardware capable of running most modern versions of Windows.

  If in the meantime, something happens to one of their computers requiring a reinstall of Windows after support for XP purposes, but before they can get a newer computer, I have a few questions about what will happen:

  1. Is there still a way to activate their existing copies of XP during installation process?
  2. While I understand that new patches, updates, patches & will be is no longer provided, existing patches will be available through the Microsoft Update service so that I would be able to get those computers to update state that they would be about to XP supported ends, or do I have to search elsewhere to try & find these updates?  (It would be nice if Microsoft put up a cumulative update that would be sort of a mega-patch for people in this situation to be able to get back to the most current state systems, but I would not be surprised if there wasn't such a thing).

  Anyone know the answers to these questions?

  Thank you

  You should be able to clean install and activate Windows XP.  You should be able to upgrade as well, even if the wise move would be to get the updates stored on portable media or integrated into a multimedia installation (or both) as soon as POSSIBLE if the plan is to continue using Windows XP for a while.

  My suggestion is to set up and to buy Windows 7 Professional renovated systems / lease from places like TigerDirect.com - as pricing is generally about the same as just a license for Windows 7 or a little professional, the hardware specifications of these machines are likely machines Windows XP current in use, using something like the PC Mover take care of Laplink and Microsoft to move files (or for the more than 25 USD the) applications that can be moved as well) to the new system of the former is possible, and Windows 7 will get updated until 2020.

  Recently research I've seen systems to Windows 7 Professional for as little as 150 USD with 4 GB of memory and dual core processors.  Not bad.

• Re: Questions about reinstalling Windows XP

  Hello...
  I have a portable satellite, and I must confess that I do not understand why everything should be formatted when reinstalling the system.
  I have several questions if someone could help please.

  Is it possible to reinstall Windows without losing programs installed?
  If I use the restore CD, all partitions will be deleted or only C:?

  Thank you very much!!

  > Is it possible to reinstall Windows without losing programs installed?
  No, because programs written entries in the Windows registry and sometimes in the Windows folder.
  If you need to reinstall all programs after reinstallation of Windows.

  > If I use the restore CD, all partitions will be deleted or only C:?
  If you use the recovery disk will be formatted the whole HARD drive then back up your data first.
  After reinstalling Windows, you save your data on the HARD disk again.

• Pavilion P6-2469eo: Reinstalling windows after HARD drive crash

  Hi, I just bought a defective HP Pavilion P6 known.   After receiving and checking, it appears that the hard drive is faulty.

  The machine does not start, I have activated POST messages and now a screen message saying that 'no boot disk was detected, or the drive failed.    The DPS self test fails with code 7.

  I disabled the secure boot and can boot from a CD of Linux, so I know that, basically, the computer is still alive

  My question is, once I have comes from replacing the hard drive, I can get a copy of replacement windows to HP or do I buy one out of the copy of the Windows Tablet (or install Linux)?

  I was told that the machine is two years old and just out of warranty.

  Thank you!

  If out of warranty, you will most likely need to buy a set of HP or a partner of HP recovery disk. The good thing is that it's a reasonable price.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/CLC?tmp_showAll=false&'destPage = document & cc = us & dlc = en & docname = bph07143 & lc = en & tmp_clcDestination = doclink

• Question about reinstalling windows on a laptop that came with it, but the hard drive failed and had to be replaced.

  OK, until recently, the hard drive of my laptop couldn't, and I had to replace, no biggie, I really care about this laptop in any case. Then I threw ubuntu top and let it go from there. But recently, I wonder, if I could get windows again for her, for free. I am sure that it is not under warranty, but I could go and check of 90 percent. I have no back ups for it because it was cheap.

  Additional information:

  HP Pavilion G6-2235us

  Bought in the United States

  Provided with Windows 8

  No backups.

  Yes, if the hard drive has been installed you can just catch a Windows ISO-8 8.1 is not available now and make an own Install.Then, if you have the sticker of the product key on the back of your laptop use the product key to activate. Devices with Windows 8 generally have incorporated in their BIOS product key and use the following tool to get the product key:

  Download the key tool produces OEM of Windows

  Then, you can use the key to activate. In the meantime, here is the link to download windows ISO 8.1 and generate the installation media

  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-Windows-8-Windows-8-1-ISO-download-create.html

  Later you can improve Windows 10 too if you wish.

  Let us know if you have any other questions.

• question about reinstalling windows?

  My eMachines PC is so riddled with viruses that I decided I need to completely erase the XP from my hard drive and reinstall.  My friend said I can use his copy of XP so I se the original Emachines XP product key. If I use his disk to reinstall can I use my prouct key to activate the account?

  Original Emachine, had originally installed home XP, am reinstall XP home, XP home disk is not factory disc.

  http://www.eMachines.com/support/product_support.html

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s XP set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  How to do a clean install of XP:

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

  Once installed, reload ALL your other programs of original media, or download again.

  Reload all drivers and utilities for your motherboard
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  XP discussion groups:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?DG=Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General

  Link above is to the XP newsgroups.

  There is a list of groups of discussion XP to the bottom of the left column.

  The XP "general"(lien ci-dessus) and XP "Help and Support" Newsgroups are widely read / used. ".

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Question about reinstalling Windows Vista Basic on a netbook.

  Hello Microsoft forums...

  Can someone guide me please a guide on reinstalling Vista Basic on a netbook?  I have no support discs, only USB ports, as on most netbooks.  Is it possible to make a player flash or something to that extent?

  Thank you very much.

  Contact the manufacturer of Netbook on this subject.

  Alternatively, ask their Support Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• EU to crash the system, and when I re-installed Windows Mail spell check no longer works, ideas or suggestions.

  EU to crash the system and when I reinstalled Windows Mail spell check no longer works, ideas or suggestions

  original title: windows mail

  Define "does not work" and how reinstall you Windows Mail? It is a part of Vista and can only be reinstalled by reinstalling the operating system.

  If you get the error of language, see this.

  This language is no longer available for spell checking
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/68395-Windows-Mail-spell-check.html

• System Event Notification service - cannot connect to a Windows Service. Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification service

  I am unable to connect to my network wireless with my laptop Sony, (Vista home premium). This follows an infection in my desktop PC with a Trojan which did not stop, but slow internet browsing. I reinstalled vista windows on the pc and it works fine now bur my still gives mobile me this message. "Unable to connect to a Windows Service. Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification service. This problem prevents limited users to logon to the system. As an administrator, you can view the system event log to see why the service did not respond. "I am the administrator on my pc and laptop. I tried to change the user nothing helps. I use Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1. Intel Core 2Duo T7250 2 GHz. 2 GB of RAM. 32-bit. Sony Vaio FZ31M. If you can give me instructions on how to remedy the situation, it would be appreciated. Thank you, Tony

  Hi 1234Tony,

  First of all, I suggest you that you also scan your laptop for infection by the virus. Second, reset TCP/IP stack Winsock settings. This could correct mistakes involving internet connectivity as a result of problems of installation of network software, due to a virus, trojan or malware infection or even due to disinfection of spyware security software.

  To repair and put back the Windows Vista

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Type Cmd in start it the search text box.
  3. Press Ctrl-Shift-Enter keyboard shortcut to run command as administrator prompt. Allow elevation request.
  4. Type netsh winsock reset in the command line shell, and then press the Enter key.
  5. Restart the computer

     If please reply and let us know if your problem is resolved or if you need further assistance

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  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• problems of registry Vista-"windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt"

  introduced a new card mother but used to winows full vista it tells me "windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt" I can't fix it some trys to reinstall nothing helps, what I do is never had this problem b4?

  my disk is scratched then put xp on site

• How can I fix the "Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt.'

  all of a sudden my computer goes from fine to a "Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt."

  and I don't have any idea how to resolve this its driving me crazy.

  I downloaded the iso file for vista, the restore disc but it not start when I restart my computer. what im supposed to do or am I missing something?

  You need to change the boot sequence:

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

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  Follow these steps to try to solve your problems of boot.

   

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

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  If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• then I just remove my hard drive without crashing the system

  I just back up files on the HARD drive. There is no system files or programs on it. Can I remove and replace it with a bigger memory HARD drive, without crash the system?

  Yes, you can remove the HARD drive without crashing the system by closing the PC, unplug the power supply from the socket and then remove the HARD drive.

  Please note that the physical HARD disk is different from scores.

  Hard physical HARD drive or disk drive is the hardware component for storage. The capacity varies.

  A HARD disk cannot be used directly when it is connected to a computer, that's why storage units with file tailored to the needs of the system to create, known as partitions.

  A partition can be a complete HDD (for example, if you have a physical HARD disk and you have only one partition C:\) or may be more than one partition of a physical HARD disk (for example, if you have a HARD physical disk and two or more than two partitions, such as C:\ and D:\).

  Therefore, you can check for the exact physical HDD and then remove it. To do this, you can go to the computer-> storage management. Check the link for more information:

  http://www.7tutorials.com/how-manage-your-disks-using-disk-management-utility

  This will show you the number of physical drives present in your PC and the partitions present in each HARD drive. So, once you confirm the HDD backup and partition (make sure that there no Windows installation, as says iFuton), you can shut down the PC, unplug the power supply and then remove the HARD drive.

  [Please note that you have nothing to do in the management of the computer, except to check the partitions and hard drives (denoted as disk 0 disk 1 and so on for disks hard physical as well as the corresponding scores appear accordingly)]

• remove the virus detected in the system

  I'm unable to remove the virus found in the system through Microsoft's essential security system, the viruses are namely win32: comscore and whenU Win32 how to remove it?

  I can send the same since I do not have MICROSOFT OUTLOOK, how to download and send by e-mail or send me for the same removal tool.

  Thank you.

  Try downloading Malwarebytes Anti Malware and run a quick scan, there is a free version on this page:-

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/LP/malware_lp/?gclid=CLWTj_7_4LcCFUVZpQodkz0A-A

  Look at the end of the install and uncheck a free trial of the full version, if it is established, before you click Finish

• Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or damaged. Status: Oxc000014C

  Hello - anyone can help me find a solution to my problem?

  My problem: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or damaged. Status: Oxc000014C

  I tried everything the sytem advised through SafeMode etc... Also, I tried to reload my OS - last updated through the windows update site. However, he did not - probably because all updates from MS, which means that it would not load from the DVD.

  It's a whole new system customized with MS Vista 64 bit, Office 2007 Untimate, Asus MB, 250 GB HD ATI video card. I used Vista for almost a year and had no problems until today. All of the original software.

  I have my thesis and several files, I was working on someone - I was doing consulting work to supplement my income as a student... Unfortunately, when I finally used my system last night it was ok. Now I canoe get my system up and running.

  Mark Merci for your comments.

  I found myself communicating directly with Microsoft and they were able to get my system up and running without losing me data. Hooray for Microsoft!

  My system is back to normal and I am assuring you that all my files are backed up on DVD.

• Can someone help me with the error message C:\Program Files\Windows Live Gallery\WLXPhotoviewer.dll the system cannot find message for message number 0 X %1 in the message for %2 file?

  Can you help me? I can't open my Jpeg images in Windows Live Photo gallery. I get this error message;

   C:\Program Files\Windows Live Gallery\WLXPhotoviewer.dll the system cannot find message for message number 0 X %1 in the message for %2 file?
  
  
  I use Vista Home premium 32-bit.
  Cheers, Rob.

  Hi robgrimes

   

  As the issue seems to be specific to Windows Live Photo gallery, you can contact the Windows Live support team. I would recommend posting your query to community specific to Microsoft Windows Live. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the support that ask you in the right direction for Windows Live -http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?productid=20

   

  I hope this helps.