Because you used the registry file that the Setup program created, this registry does not know that these restore points exist and are available.
A new folder is created with a new GUID under System Volume Information and a restore point is created that includes a copy of the registry files that were copied during part one. Therefore, it is important not to use the most current folder, especially if the time stamp on the folder is the same as the current time. The current system configuration is not aware of the previous restore points.
You must have a previous copy of the registry from a previous restore point to make the previous restore points available again. By default, Recovery Console has limited folder access and cannot copy files from the System Volume folder. Note The procedure described in this section assumes that you are running your computer with the FAT32 file system. If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step two, and then create a text file called "Regcopy2.
If I click yes, the computer just hangs at my background picture, if I click no it chucks me back to the log in page I am saving up for a pony! Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. Your Product Key is typically located on the case that the Windows disc came in, or on a sticker affixed to your computer. If you bought your computer from a manufacturer such as Dell, you may have a recovery disc instead of a Windows XP disc.
Close out of the program that autoruns when you insert the disc. With the disc inserted, restart your computer. The key varies from system to system, and will be displayed beneath the manufacturer's logo. Common keys include: F2, F10, F12, and Delete. If Windows begins to load, the Setup key was not pressed in time and you will have to retry. Change your boot order. It may be labeled slightly differently depending on your specific BIOS.
Normally, the hard drive is the primary boot device. This means that the system attempts to boot from the hard disk first, loading your installed copy of Windows. You want to change it so that it attempts to boot from your Windows disc before trying the hard drive. Once you've changed your boot order, save your changes and restart your computer.
Start the installation. After you computer reboots again, you will see the message Press any key to boot from CD Press any key on you keyboard to start the Windows setup program. Setup will load the files necessary to install Windows. This may take a few moments. Navigate to the Repair Installation option. When the setup program first loads, you will be greeted with a Welcome message.
At the bottom of the screen, you will see keys that you can press to navigate the options. Press F8 to agree to the Windows License Agreement. After the license agreement, you will see a list of your drives.
One of them should be labeled "Windows" and will usually be highlighted automatically. The only time you will need to manually select it is if you have multiple operating systems installed. Start the repair. Once you have your copy highlighted, press R to start the Repair process. Windows will begin deleting system files.
After the system files are deleted, fresh copies will be installed. No personal files should be deleted during the repair. During the reinstallation, you will need to select your Region and Language options.
You will also need to set your network settings. Most users can choose the first option, "No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain. Wait for setup to finish. Once you've entered your preferences, you'll need to wait a few more minutes for Windows to finish copying necessary files. Your computer will likely reboot during this process. Create your user names. After installation is complete and your computer reboots, you will be asked if you would like to register with Microsoft.
This is not the same as activation, and is completely optional. After that, you will be asked to create your user name and any other user names for people using the computer. You can add and remove users later if you wish. Update Windows. After setup is complete, you will be taken to your Windows XP desktop.
The repair installation reverted Windows back to its initial state, which means any updates, patches, and service packs that were installed have been removed. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first.
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