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• How to FORMAT my hard drive with a RECOVERY PARTITION and my system restore from. BKF files

  History made as short as possible.

  I inherited a gateway with XP Media Center 2004. I transferred all my old files to the new computer, and it worked fine. I did a full backup of the system (.) BKF). Later, I installed a disc for my Vivitar camera I used before with my old system and my computer crashed.

  I tried everything I know to do a restore. F8, F10 and F11 during start-up and the best I could come up with was the safe MODE, but it would fail to any ENTRY.

  I really feel like the hard disk must be formatted and start over. I can not access the recovery partition and no XP CD was provided.

  My question is: How can I reformat the hard drive with a petition of recovery and reinstall my operating system of BKF files?

  If you have a recovery partition, I suggest you post in the forums of the bridge
  assistance.
   
  Another option is the following:
  http://tips.vlaurie.com/2006/05/recovery-console-for-those-without-an-XP-disk/
   
  "luckyone_27105" wrote in message
  News: 720fbbc2-6fb9-4fd7-9411-bdd1ec89b144...
  > A long history made as short as possible.
  >
  > I inherited a gateway with XP Media Center 2004. I transferred all my old
  > files to the new computer and it worked fine. I did a full backup of the system
  > (. BKF). Later, I installed a disc for my Vivitar camera I used
  > before with my old system and my computer crashed.
  >
  > I have tried everything I know to do a restore. F8, F10, and F11
  > during startup and the best I could come up with safe MODE, but it would be
  > not allow any INPUT.
  >
  > I really feel like the hard disk must be formatted and start over. I have
  > unable to access the recovery partition and no XP CD was provided.
  >
  > My question is: How can I reformat the hard drive with a petition of recovery
  > and reinstall my operating system of BKF files?
  >
   
   

• Try to format my hard drive with windows xp installed.

  I went to cmd and on c:\ > I typed in format c: it came with the usual caveat. Continue the at I clicked on Y for Yes it came with the format cannot run because the format is used by another process. Format may run if this volume is dismounted first. All handles to this volume would then be invalid.
  You want to force a disassembly on this Volume? y (y/n)
  Cannot lock the drive. The volume is still in use.
  How to unlock the drive or do I have to purchase software that erases my own hd.

  On mon, 19 Sep 2010 19:27:56 + 0000, CurtisJG wrote:

  I went to cmd and on c:\ > I typed in format c: it came with the usual caveat. Continue the at I clicked on Y for Yes it came with the format cannot run because the format is used by another process. Format may run if this volume is dismounted first. All handles to this volume would then be invalid.
  You want to force a disassembly on this Volume? y (y/n)
  Cannot lock the drive. The volume is still in use.
  How to unlock the drive or do I have to purchase software that erases my own hd.

  You cannot format the drive Windows is installed on to in
  Windows. It's like sawing the branch of a tree, you are sitting
  on.

  What is your purpose here? You want to reinstall Windows properly?

  If so, just boot from the Windows CD (any version) and follow the
  guests for a clean install; the installation will begin by
  formatting the drive.

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

• Had to format my hard drive and need SP3 for WIndows XP

  I can't get a new computer just now.  I had to format my hard drive.  Now, I can't get SP3.  However, SP3 was downloaded for Word 2002.  Any suggestions?

  Thank you, JAC

  Different Service Packs for different products: Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office Word XP (2002).

  Showing you not only where to download them from, but how to find things.

  In this case, using an Internet (Google) search engine to search for:

  Service Pack 3 for "Windows XP".

  And (if this link is clicked on it to see the results) you can see what has been found.

  It would have resulted in the first link...
  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

  However, the second link:
  Windows XP Service Pack 3 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers

  ... is everything (a single downloadable file can be installed to).

  Download that direct link: Windows XP SP3

  Once you have downloaded and the system in question, double-click it to run it, and you go.  There are 90 + updates * after * SP3.  ;-)

• Windows could not get a list of devices from Windows Update. Try again later

  Original title: Windows 7 list printers cannot be updated
  I installed a windows 32 bit 7 OS several weeks ago on my workstation Futitsu-Siemens and followed the instructions on the HP Wizard to try to install the HP Deskjet 990c printer driver for my HP 6122 printer. According to the HP Wizard, the only way to do is to update the list of printers by clicking on the "Windows Update" button in the dialog "add a printer".  I clicked on this button several dozen times in recent weeks, and every time I get the message "Windows could not get a list of devices from Windows Update. Try again later.

  I installed a windows 32 bit 7 BONES of several months on my HP laptop and the printer list updated without a hitch to include many more HP printers that are on my computer Futitsu-Siemens including HP 990c.

  What should I do?

  Here's what I found my system which is an Z210 64 HP running windows7. I just updated my Bios to v1.35

  What I did to get the update to work once and what I have to do each time to add another printer by using the Update window.

  1. open (Ctrl-Alt-Del) Task Manager

  2. click on tab of abuse, then Services button (bottom-right)

  3. under the name to find "Windows Update".

  4. right click "Windows Update" and select stop. do not close

  5. open the Exploper window and browse to C:\Windows

  6 delete the folder "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution".

  7. go back to served, right click on "Windows Update", and then select start

  Now the "Windows Update" button should work. For me I have to do every time I have to install a printer that requires me to use windows update

  Looking for what casues the error

  at the bottom of a file named WindowUpdate.log located in C:\Windows after that I get the message "Windows was unabel to...» "I have this text below.

  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent *.
  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent * START * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = CDM] of
  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent *.
  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent * Online = Yes; Ignore download priority = No
  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent * criteria = "Type ="Driver"and DeploymentAction = 'Installation' and DriverClass = 'Printer' and DriverMatch = 'Catalogue'"
  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent * ServiceID = {9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77} Windows Update
  2012-04-30 14:20:18:782 284 5cc Agent * scope of search = {Machine}
  2012-04-30 14:20:19:952 284 5cc Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2012-04-30 14:20:19:952 284 5cc Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2012-04-30 14:20:20:030 284 5cc Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2012-04-30 14:20:20:030 284 5cc Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2012-04-30 14:20:20:030 284 5cc PT +++ PT: Synchronizing server updates +++
  2012-04-30 14:20:20:030 284 5cc PT + ServiceId = {9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77}, URL of the server = https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/ClientWebService/client.asmx
  2012-04-30 14:20:22:183 284 5cc Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2012-04-30 14:20:22:183 284 5cc Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2012-04-30 14:20:22:214 284 5cc Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2012-04-30 14:20:22:214 284 5cc Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2012-04-30 14:20:22:214 284 5cc PT +++ PT: synchronization of applicable printers +++
  2012-04-30 14:20:22:214 284 5cc PT + ServiceId = {9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77}, URL of the server = https://www.update.microsoft.com/v6/ClientWebService/client.asmx
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: SyncPrinterCatalog failed, error is 0x8024400D, the soap client error = 7, soap = 300, HTTP = 200 status code error code
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: SOAP fault: 0x00012c
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: faultstring:Fault has occurred
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: ErrorCode:InvalidParameters (7)
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: Message: printerUpdateIDs
  "" 2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: method: "http://www.microsoft.com/SoftwareDistribution/Server/ClientWebService/SyncPrinterCatalog"
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: ID:fd5a6897-e20b-4a8f-a118-c9c791da6851
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: PTError: 0x8024400d
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:072 284 5cc PT WARNING: PTError: 0x8024400d
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:150 284 72 c to THE cannot perform scan non-interactive if AU is interactive only
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:150 284 5cc Agent * found 0 updates and 17 categories of research; rules apply rated 193 on 660 deployed entities
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:150 284 5cc Agent *.
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:150 284 5cc Agent * END * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = CDM] of
  2012-04-30 14:20:23:150 284 5cc Agent *.
  2012-04-30 14:20:28:162 284 5cc report REPORT EVENT: {C7177063-6BAB-4A17-AC0B-74B0D47355FA} 2012-04-30 14:20:23:150 - 0700 1 147 101 {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} 0 0 success CDM Windows Update Client synchronization software detected 0 updates successfully.
  2012-04-30 14:20:28:162 284 5cc CWERReporter finish event management report. (00000000)

• just formatted my hard drive and xp wouldn't charge b/c he didn't see the hard drive. I then installed Windows 7 starter and cannot be upgraded

  I formatted my hard drive and xp wouldn't charge b/c he didn't see the hard drive. I then installed Windows 7 starter and cannot be upgraded. .

  Probably, you need to boot in the BIOS of the computer and changed on the hard drive in IDE mode, SATA, so it can be recognized by Windows XP.

  Before that you plan to replace Windows 7 with Windows XP. Have you tried to familiarize yourself with the operating system first?

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2009/08/19/for-the-former-Windows-XP-user-welcome-to-Windows-7/

  If you want to run Windows XP, you can consider to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP. You first need to know if your computer is compatible with Windows XP. Much more modern computers are gradually support for Windows XP.

  How dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/01/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-1/

  With Windows XP installed first:
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/17/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-2/

• Get "Windows could not obtain the list of devices from Windows Update, please try again later"

  Trying to load the printer driver for HP DeskJet 990c on Win7 64-bit (Intel i7 - 2640M). All online sources, including HP say pilot is available by clicking on "Windows Update" in the install printer driver dialog box. In doing so, always get message "Windows could not obtain the list of devices from Windows Update, please try again later".

  Windows Update is set to "Download updates but let me choose whether to install them".
  Downloaded and extract full X 86 driver catalog (X 86 - all - 4189_1228a7cf7b1aac21346b20cb6e21db409dde9e72.cab) from the Windows Update site http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspxcatalog. 'Disc', stated in the dialog of the printer driver install and selected prnhp001. INF, received immediatelt message this specified folder does not compatible device driver.
  Also tried to do the same thing with the IA64 catalog (IA64-all - 4190_6e0f85bb67d0038a6406fc71b777a1906a87888c.cab), not surprisingly has the same result.
  Also tried to do the same thing with the AMD64 catalogue (AMD64-all - 4188_bacd1413e93b4a6362d9a2ca653c869f1c02f6f7.cab) and curiously that appear additional list catalog successfully. However, when choosing hp deskjet 990 c, as soon as the driver begins to install the error box appears saying "printer driver not installed, the operation may not be completed (error code 0x00000002).
  Cannot find any other relevant catalogues on the site Windows Update Catalog (which is X 64).
  Have tried to launch MicrosoftFixit.wu.RNP.85259331246416206.3.1.Run.exe, which is worth 1 point fixed, but has no effect on the problem.
  A short of ideas. How can I get my hands on 990c driver for Win7 - 64 Intel?
  Thank you.

  .. .the printer I'm trying to install is a HP DeskJet 6122.

  You should have clearly stated that in your first post.

  See this related thread in the Hardware Win7 forum-online http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/windows-7-driver-for-hp-deskjet-6122/a70f56dd-5be1-4ad8-bba9-701a09f8392c

  more than 25-online http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/Search/Search?SearchTerm=6122+deskjet&CurrentScope.ForumName=Windows&CurrentScope.Filter=windows_7-hardware&askingquestion=false

  Once again, good luck.

• How can I play DVDs from my hard drive with windows XP?

  How can I play DVDs from my hard drive with windows XP?

  If you have a decdoer of installed dvd, usually with packages like power dvd etc that allow you to watch a dvd in your dvd drive, and then later versions of Media Player will also play your DVDs, and all of these programs that play said removable DVD.

• If I had to format a hard drive, it will delete everythink including windows xp disk if yes I would be able to see all thinking when I turn on my computer, as if that were to happen I could use windows install for install windows xp

  If I had to format a hard drive, it will delete everythink including windows xp disk if yes I would be able to see all thinking when I turn on my computer, as if that were to happen I could use windows install for install windows xp

  Gaara_2k6,
  Welcome to the responses of the Forums.  The short answer to your questions are Yes and no and no.

  Depends on how you format the drive, it will delete everything on the drive.  Now, it may still be recoverable with a software specialist or moving to a data recovery company.

  If you formatted your hard drive you would not be able to start to do anything, because there would be nothing on the startup disk.  With the Windows XP CD or with the recovery media provided by the manufacturer of the PC is the only way to reinstall Windows. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I need to format the hard drive but don't have the windows vista disc to reinstall, but have had the key code that vista was preinstalled do I have to buy a new drive for vista

  I need to format the hard drive but don't have the windows vista disc to reinstall, but have had the key code that vista was preinstalled do I have to buy a new drive for vista

  Hello

  How to reinstall Vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• Cannot start Windows XP. How to format my hard drive and reinstall Windows XP?

  Unable to log on to Windows XP and continues to repeat the initialization. May I know what is happening to my system?

  Dear Sir/Madam,

  I can not even log in to Windows XP, this is why I am not able to access the system restore. Can I know how can I format my hard drive because I can't find all a command 'format '. The system continues to repeat opening a Windows XP session but failed. Help requested to provide your professional advice & solution.

  Yours sincerely,

  Davidaries

  Hello DavidariesGoh

  Reinstall Windows XP
  To reinstall Windows XP, try either of the following methods. If the first method does not work, try the second.
  
  Note You can disconnect from the Internet during the installation. This helps to protect you against malicious users. Method 1: Start the reinstallation of Windows XP to reinstall Windows XP by using the Windows XP CD, follow these steps:

  1. Start your computer.
  2. Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD drive or DVD drive of your computer.
  3. In the Welcome to Windows XP page, click Install Windows XP.
  4. On the welcome page in Windows installation, click upgrade (recommended) in the Type of Installationbox (if it is not already started), and then click Next.
  5. On the license agreement page, click I accept this agreement, and then click Next.
  6. On the your product key page, type the 25-character product key in the product key boxes, and then click Next.
  7. Get the updated Setup files page, select the option you want, and then click Next.
  8. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall Windows XP.

  If you completed the reinstallation, congratulations. You are almost finished. Please go to the section "after you have reinstalled Windows XP' at the end.

  If you receive an error or if the reinstallation did not finish, try Method 2. Method 2: Repair install of Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD Note if Windows XP was preinstalled on your computer, you may need the installation CD to reinstall. Contact the manufacturer of your computer to make sure that you have the CD for a repair installation.

  To reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the Windows XP CD in your computer's DVD or CD drive, and then restart your computer.
  2. When you receive the message "Press any key to boot from CD" on the screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
  3. The following message on the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed:
     This part of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to your computer: to set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
  4. Press ENTER to set up Windows XP.
  5. On the Windows XP licensing agreement screen, press F8 to accept the license agreement.
  6. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.
  7. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall Windows XP. After repairing Windows XP, you may have to reactivate your copy of Windows XP. For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
     310064 how to fix Windows XP Setup problems when you upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition

  If you completed the reinstallation, congratulations. You are almost finished. Please go to the section "after you have reinstalled Windows XP' at the end.

  If you receive an error or reinstallation did not finish, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask someone you know for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem.

  Back to top

  After you have reinstalled Windows XP after completing reinstallation, perform the following final tasks.

  Note You can also turn on the firewall in Internet Explorer. For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  283673 how to activate or turn off the firewall in Windows XP

  Reinstall Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been installed on your computer until you have reinstalled Windows XP, you must reinstall SP2. If you do not have already reinstall SP2 with Windows XP in the previous section, use one of the following methods to reinstall SP2 now. To order Windows Service Pack 2 on CD, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/SP2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

  For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322389 how to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

  Reinstall all Windows updates after reinstalling Windows XP, you must reinstall all updates to Windows also. To reinstall Windows updates, visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://update.Microsoft.com

• I got a message that my Windows 7 is not genuine. What steps to follow to format the hard drive and install Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit?

  I took my office for repairs after that my motherboard has given. I did an upgrade and the repairman had my re - installed Windows. I know evil to fix my Internet security software and discovered a list of other problems with missing or corrupt files. After inspecting my system, I discovered that the repairman installed Windows with a product key is counterfeit.

  I have my legitimate Windows 7 Home premium disc and product key. How to re - install Windows 7, because windows fitted by repairer are Home Premium 32 Bit, and Windows I have are Home Premium 64 Bit.
  I would like to do a full install of Windows, I backed up all my data and have all the product keys of software installed on my desktop. What steps to follow to format the hard drive and install Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit?

  Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7

  To learn how to change your BIOS options to boot from the DVD drive, the following tutorial:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/How-to-load-BIOS-and-change-boot-configuration/

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  If you have problems, use the phone activation:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Using an external hard drive with Windows 7

  I soon moved to the States but won't my Pc for a while once there. I intend to take an external hard drive with me to use with your laptop, once arrived in the States. As the laptop will probably have Windows 7 preinstalled, I'll be able to use the data on my drive that came from a Windows XP Pro operating system. Data such as Word, doc, Excel, doc, internet web pages. I do not know the media items will be ok, but not sure about programs etc.

  slammpro

  Yes (assuming that the laptop has the necessary applications installed, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and everything you use for your media files or applications).

• Used the Windows XP drive to format the hard drive

  I used my XP to my Dell PC drive to format the hard drive on a used Dell laptop that I bought recently. It automatically re-installed Windows XP from the disk on the laptop, which works fine, but I can't get the laptop to find or recognize the modem to the laptop, so I can't get a wi - fi connection or use my wireless router.  Any ideas?   Thank you

  You must install drivers for NICs for wireline and wireless to the computer. If you do not have an installation disc driver Dell, go to the Dell website and download Winodws XP drivers for your computer model. You can do this on another computer and transfer them to your computer using a USB stick, external drive, etc. Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• I want to format my hard drive to start over but I do not have the windows installation disc. How can I reinstall the pack without the disks after I cleaned the system?

  Resettlement without disks

  Hello. I have a computer bought from a friend with windows vista home premium installed. I want to format my hard drive to start over but I do not have the windows installation disc. How can I reinstall the pack without the disks after I cleaned the system? Thank you, Kim

  Hello. I have a computer bought from a friend with windows vista home premium installed. I want to format my hard drive to start over but I do not have the windows installation disc. How can I reinstall the pack without the disks after I cleaned the system? Thank you, Kim

  You have a hard drive partition to do - but you would need to contact/see the FAQ from the hardware manufacturer (HP, Dell, Gateway, Lenovo, etc) to see if and how.

  Otherwise - you might have to order (pay for possibly) the factory restore/recovery of the value of the manufacturer.

  http://www.ZDNet.com/blog/Bott/lost-your-Windows-discs-how-to-get-replacement-media-legally/4320?tag=nl.E539

  If it was built * friend *, you will communicate with them.  Ask your media.