can't do nothing!

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DooCee

My computer came with Windows already installed on it.
BIG mistake! I can't do anything without the Windows CD.
I can't even use the "Comand Prompt"? I can't -scannow-
or do any of the functions as long as I have to use
the "Windows CD".
When I trid to -scannow- it prompts me for the CD.
I have the "Recovery CD". but that doesn't seem to do
sqwat!
Does anyone else have this problem and what do you do?
 
DooCee said:
My computer came with Windows already installed on it.
BIG mistake! I can't do anything without the Windows CD.
I can't even use the "Comand Prompt"? I can't -scannow-
or do any of the functions as long as I have to use
the "Windows CD".
When I trid to -scannow- it prompts me for the CD.
I have the "Recovery CD". but that doesn't seem to do
sqwat!
Does anyone else have this problem and what do you do?
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Complain to your PC vendor, and demand a full XP installation disk!
 
Hi,

Look for the i386 folder on your root drive and then change the path here:
Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Setup.

In the right pane, double click SourcePath and type in the path to your i386
folder.

If XP SP1 is installed: Example: C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
In the right pane, change the value of ServicePackSourcePath.
/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
 
My computer came with Windows already installed on it.
BIG mistake! I can't do anything without the Windows CD.
I can't even use the "Comand Prompt"? I can't -scannow-
or do any of the functions as long as I have to use
the "Windows CD".
When I trid to -scannow- it prompts me for the CD.
I have the "Recovery CD". but that doesn't seem to do
sqwat!
Does anyone else have this problem and what do you do?
Click to expand...
if it's new, take it back!

BTW, "Can't do nothing" is a double negative, and ACTUALLY means "I can
do something".
 
-----Original Message-----
Hi,

Look for the i386 folder on your root drive and then change the path here:
Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Setup.

In the right pane, double click SourcePath and type in the path to your i386
folder.

If XP SP1 is installed: Example: C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
In the right pane, change the value of ServicePackSourcePath.
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All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


DooCee said:
My computer came with Windows already installed on it.
BIG mistake! I can't do anything without the Windows CD.
I can't even use the "Comand Prompt"? I can't -scannow-
or do any of the functions as long as I have to use
the "Windows CD".
When I trid to -scannow- it prompts me for the CD.
I have the "Recovery CD". but that doesn't seem to do
sqwat!
Does anyone else have this problem and what do you do?
Click to expand...

.
What? That's all French to me. I don't know if you
Click to expand...
reread these "replies" so I'll post a "new post" today. I
need some help. Thank You Kelly, I went to your web-site
but nothing there,at least where I looked.DooCee
 
Yes, I read replies. New post not needed.

Go to Start/Search and type in: i386. Make note of the path then go to
Start/Run/CMD/SFC /Scannow and point to the folder for starters.

System File Checker

/SCANNOW
Scans all protected system files immediately.
/SCANONCE
Scans all protected system files at the next boot.
/SCANBOOT
Scans all protected system files at every boot.
/REVERT
Windows XP: Return to default settings.

/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


-----Original Message-----
Hi,

Look for the i386 folder on your root drive and then change the path here:
Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Setup.

In the right pane, double click SourcePath and type in the path to your i386
folder.

If XP SP1 is installed: Example: C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
In the right pane, change the value of ServicePackSourcePath.
/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm




.
What? That's all French to me. I don't know if you
Click to expand...
reread these "replies" so I'll post a "new post" today. I
need some help. Thank You Kelly, I went to your web-site
but nothing there,at least where I looked.DooCee
 
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