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If the above action didn't work, your best bet may be to do a WinMe Repair install, which will retain your programs and replace the system files. The list below may look formidable but it isn't ... you could read thru it a couple of times to familiarise yourself.
However, IE6 and/or WMP9 *MUST* first be uninstalled, if you're running them, or in fact any newer versions. A repair isn't going to work if you don't do this.
Method of removing IE6 and/or WMP9, from DOS:
You'll need a StartUp Disk, available from:
http://www.bootdisk.com
For IE6:
Bootup with the Startup disk(floppy) and at the A:> prompt type (note the spaces):
REN C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1 OLDINT
Press enter.
For WMP9 (if you're running it):
Having previously Booted with the Startup disk(floppy), at the A:> prompt type (note the spaces):
REN C:\PROGRA~1\WINDOW~1 OLDWMP
Press enter. Then type:
REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMPLOC.D
Press enter.
If you manage all changes without errors, you can go ahead and do the WinMe install.
To obtain the tilde (~) in DOS: Press ALT and type 0126.
Now the Me repair!! These links will be helpful >
http://www.windowsreinstal
http://www.windowsreinstal
But basically it's this ...
Boot up with your Windows CD. If the CD is not bootable, boot up with the StartUp Disk again.
Or create your own this way(if your damaged computer can do it):
Press 'Start' > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Open > StartupDisk tab > select 'create Disk'.
Insert your StartUp Disk. Have your Windows CD ready. Don't forget to have your PRODUCT KEY handy, preferably written down.
Do not FDISK or FORMAT. Ensure that Windows installs in the C:\Windows directory, if it was there before.
If C:\Windows (recommended) is displayed, select it.
If C:\Windows.000 (recommended) is displayed, click 'Other', and change it to C:\Windows
Type setup or E:\setup , where E is your CD-ROM drive
(or D:\setup if D is your Drive).
If you don't have the Windows CD, the system files may be in the CABS folder of Windows ( if your computer manufacturer installed OS Me before you purchased it).
In that case, from a:> prompt type:
C:\Windows\Options\Cabs\se
Otherwise type:
C:\Windows\Options\Install
If you are unsure, you can search for BASE2.CAB like this > Start > Search > For Files or Folders.
BASE2.CAB is usually found in one of two locations on your hard drive:
C:\Windows\Options\CABS or C:\Windows\Options\Install
When Me installation is complete(40 mins approximately), you'll need to download all Critical Updates, and a number of the recommended non-critical Updates at your discretion:
http://windowsupdate.micro
Good luck ... please post back stating progress, or if you require further help ...
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by: JonveePosted on 2009-07-11 at 23:28:24ID: 24833445
> Is there anything I can do from "run" in the start menu <
First, are you sure you cannot get a System Restore like this >>
Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
Choose a recent Restore date, but one that is previous to your s/c attempts.
If your System Restore really is inoperative, try a Registry repair:
Start > Run > type 'scanreg /restore' without the quotes, noting the space between g and /
Select 'OK'
You'll usually see five backup registry copies, each should be marked 'Started'.
Choose a recent one which has 'Started' written against it, as long as it's BEFORE the date of your present problem.