Windows xp

Hi there , I tried to reload Windows xp professional, it would only load about half way, now when ever I restart my pc the screen comes up
please select the operating system to start
Microsoft Windows XP;
Microsoft Windows setup; if I choose setup then it ask me to insert the windows xp disk and I am back were I started , right now I would just like to get rid of the above message when I start my pc.:yum

rolleyes The wood worker

 

Why did you 'reload' XP?

Did you choose a repair installation or a clean installation?

When you get the the o/s options screen what happens if you choose
Microsoft windows XP?

What happens if you tap F8, during boot to get to the boot options scree?

I am asking these questions because I think you will eventually need to reinstall Windows another time. But I am trying to find the easiest way to get to run Check disk first. When you have done this you should find a clean install no problem. It might even cure your original problem if setup hasn't got too far.

Oh and where is sarnia?


Studio t

 

TO STUDIOT: Thanks for the come back, when I start up in microsoft windows xp the pc starts up ok,when I start up in the set up mode it ask to install the set up cd it goes well untill it comes to the part where it examines the disk that goes up to a 100% and that were it sits, the only other thing that is diffrent is that when I move the screen to read emails, the screen kinda floats it doesn't move up and down smooth, hope you can be of some help.
:banghead wood worker
P.S SARNIA IS ACROSS THE RIVIER FROM Port Huron MI

 

Studiot asked several questions, and you need to answer them all.
Like Studiot suggests - you need to try to run chkdsk, - as you still have Windows running, even if not very well, you can do it from Windows.Type in the run box CHKDSK, AND PRESS O.K

 

I'm mighty confussed confused confused confused confused.

Can you run Windows XP or not?

Studio T

 

I don't know if you can get rid of the partial second installation, but I think you should be able to change the order of priority and timeout of the BOOT.INI [boot loader] so that the partial one doesn't appear on the boot up screen for as long.

msconfig

BOOT.INI

[boot loader]

highlight the partially installed one, then click 'move up' or 'move down' as appropriate

 

These questions were necessary, the answers would have helped. but------
It seems that you are saying that in attempting to repair, you have messed up, and finished up partially reinstalled XP, as it seems that you have partially installed XP in the same partition, as the original.:eek
I have seen this done , in the past, and it gives you hell. Two operating systems (even worst with one partially installed:boxing)
My advice, if that is the case, is to save what data you treasure, and then run a complete format, and reinstall fresh. :foolish

 

When the system starts up I get to where I have to make a choiche
if I go with windows xp set up it will ask me to install the disk which only gets me half way
when I choose windows xp the system willstart up.
when I press f8 there are a lot of choiches I tried (last known good configuration )did't do any thing

Can I take windows xp right out and reinstall from the cd,
is there any chance that I could talk to one of you guys on the phone
I'll do all the calling.
confused Woodworker

 

Looking at your Geek profile I can't contact you via the private messages.
Click on the studiot bit and you can send me a private message. Include a tel number if you wish. I've done this with someone in Virginia before.

Meanwhile we have now have lots of useful information. Would you say that baklogic's summary is fair and accurate?

If that is the case then his solution is the right one, long term. However I think that a bad sector or something on your hard drive caused the original problem and you will need to run check disk before a reinstall is possible.

Over to you

Studio T

 

Follow Studiots advice,

The Hard Drive should be checked, with CHKDSK- as I said, you can do it in Windows, tick fix box before starting CHKDSK

If your Hard Drive is going, or, has bad sectors, you will have problems repairing, - but if CHKDSK finds/fixes any file errors, and can fix any errors on hard drive sectors, you will then have a slightly smaller disk, but can often reinstall, o.k. -- if it is not very bad.:tas

 

When I run CHKDSK windows won't fix errors because checking was run
with out the fix parameter. Where do I enter the Fix parameter.
The woodworker

 

Since I believe you have a sort of working XP get to check disk this way.

Open explorer or my computer
right click on the c drive
Choose properties>tools tab
click check now
in the box which opens tick both fix options
Click start
You may then see a notice to ask if this should be done when windows next boots. Click yes. and reboot.
otherwise click ok when finished

Alternatively
start>run>typein
cmd
at the > prompt in the black box which opens typein
chkdsk /r

If your second attempted installation was to another partition do that one as well

You will then be in a position to delete the failed installation either using explorer if it is on the same partition as the old Windows or using dis management toll
start>run>typein
diskmgmt.msc
right click on the blue box representing the failed partition and select delete partition.

You should then be able to run setup and reinstall if you need to.

Let us know how you get on.


Studio T

 

Hi there , you people have been a lot of help, I think I followed all the instructions, the partly installed copy of windows xp is still there, I tried it once more to install it , it goes as far as checking file c and won't go any further, everything else seem to be running just fine, exept that al lat once
my screen is acting up some what, when ever I scroll trough instead of moving just up or down it moves in quick jerks , did I maybe set it that way
some where , again thanks a lot , and if some has any more ideas on how to get rid of that partly installed window xp , I was thinking of unistalling the installed copy, but at this time that doesn't seem like a good idea??????
stillconfused woodworker:wave

 

I see that Studiot has sorted you out.
If the partially installed version is on the same partition (C: Drive), you will have problems with it.
If it is on another partion (D:/E/F, or, whatever), then Studiots method will clean it up - I still think by your replies that it is on the same ( C Drive), and it is not a good position to keep in.

 

Hi there Baklogic, yes the partially windows xp is on c drive if I can't move it , if I did uninstall the working windows xp (which I realy don't want to try )
would I then be able to remove the part copy and reinstall windows xp again.
woodworker:cry

 

Your best bet is to backup whatever information you need and reinstall Windows after formatting the disk. The windows CD will have an option to format.

Another open if you wish to save your data is using a Partition program to make a new partition on your drive without impacting your old data. Most of the programs that do this well charge over $40. The other option is to buy a new harddrive, install it as master set the old to slave and install windows on that drive. This will give you some access to your files current harddrive.

But your best bet is probably to just backup your information and reinstall Windows from a fresh drive.

 

If you can back up any data that you want to keep to cd/dvd, then I still believe that it is the best way to go, as two versions of any Windows is bad news, and I have seen some strange happenings, when that has been done.
SO,
Save your data. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR XP LISCENCE NUMBERS ON HAND.:cool
If you have not done it yet, ,
THEN
Either do as Studiot suggests

OR,
Click , Start, run , type in CHKDSK /F

You will asked if you wish to do this on next startup/restart, click , yes
Restart.
Let CHKDSK /f do its job, and Windows reload.
Then restart, asit restarts, press del/f2, or other keys to enter bios, to set to start with cd rom first ( if you have not already done that )- if you have already done that - skip that part.
Restart , and put your XP Disc in , and when it comes up, go for reinstall, and when the screen comes up to ask, on which partition, choose C:, -It will say there is already an operating system on there, and you will get a choice to format the drive - choose FULL Format, - This will clear away the corrupted files, and all on your computer.
Then just let Windows reinstall.zzz

 

You do not uninstall anything , this way,- it will be wiped off in the format

 

Perhaps it is worth commenting that there are two types of repairs check disk can perform.
The long winded way I outlined gives a choice of one, both or neither.
Typing into a command line or the run box is different.
The /f switch only repairs bad sectors. The /r switch repairs both sectors and files. If you use check disk from the recovery console /f is not availbale anyway.


Studio T

 

Thanks Studiot, I suppose I should have said with the /r switch, but I was only looking at the condition of the hard drive (bad sectors) if doing a full format and reinstall.
As Studiot has clarrified it, it might be better to go the way he explained, and repair all.