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Alan B - 12/6/06 at 01:00 PM

Problems with this are stopping me installing anything...grrrrr...

A google search leads me to think I need a registry fix....soooo I download a couple of "free" reg fix program...only to either a) it only scans free or b) it only fixes a few prolems....

Bastards...if it really isn't free why waste your time thinking it is?

Anyway guys....any ideas?


mookaloid - 12/6/06 at 01:18 PM

I believe that you can download windows installer from Microsoft as a separate program - perhaps you could reinstall form this?

HTH

Mark


Alan B - 12/6/06 at 01:34 PM

Yeah, I did download a windows installer fix program........

But, it would not install because I have a windows installer problem...DUH....

I also tried a complete WI program, but it said wrong OS....

Thanks for the suggestion though...


Hellfire - 12/6/06 at 02:05 PM

Re-install Windows...

Should allow you the option to repair...


viatron - 12/6/06 at 02:17 PM

Think this is probably what you want Steve:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;290301
Mac


Alan B - 12/6/06 at 02:20 PM

Yep..that's the one I tried.....but I couldn't install it...grrrrrrrrr

I guess it will have to be a complete windows re-install....


Marcus - 12/6/06 at 02:22 PM

Is it worth restoring to a previous known date?


Alan B - 12/6/06 at 02:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Marcus
Is it worth restoring to a previous known date?


Ah....yes....worth a try..

thanks..


Peteff - 12/6/06 at 02:35 PM

Or boot from the windows cd and do a repair.


viatron - 12/6/06 at 04:18 PM

Steve, sounds virus like to me, can you get tinternet access? if so try :

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

gotta be worth a go before a reinstall!!
Mac

PS, your guys finished partying enough to work out a rough cost yet?