windows xp help

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i am on i think i am missing a lot of files from windows xp, mainly dll
files. also when im a IE, i always get an error message saying IE has
encountered a problem and needs to close. I also tried to print something the
other night but my printer looks like it is not loaded. i tried to reload it,
but the wizard will not work. I think i need to reload windows xp to recoup
the files, but when i bought this computer, they did not send a xp disk. can
anyone help?
Thanks
 
well, it might be a
reasonable idea to purchase
you very own copy of
windows.

however, you should
go to the website for
the manufacturer of
your computer and see
if there is any information
available and specific to
your model number.

if your pc is a popular
brand, then they may have
the restore disks, downloads, patches
and other information for
your model.

let us know what you
find out before making
a decision to "buy"...

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Hi Buster,

The dealer should have included an XP disk. You can probably get one by
asking him for it.

Good luck, Dan
 
i am on i think i am missing a lot of files from windows xp, mainly dll
files. also when im a IE, i always get an error message saying IE has
encountered a problem and needs to close. I also tried to print something the
other night but my printer looks like it is not loaded. i tried to reload it,
but the wizard will not work. I think i need to reload windows xp to recoup
the files, but when i bought this computer, they did not send a xp disk. can
anyone help?
Thanks
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Why do you think you are missing .dll files ? IE is famous for wanting
to close because of an error ; if YOU installed the printer did you do
it by the printer manual , or by the new hardware wizard ?
Jim
 
Hi Buster,

The dealer should have included an XP disk.
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No, not necessarily correct.
OEM vendors are required by their agreement with Microsoft to give you a
means of reinstalling, should it be necessary. They can do this in one of
three ways:



1. An OEM copy of Windows

2. A restore CD

3. A hidden partition on your drive, with restore information.



If you don't have 1 or 2, you should have 3, but you should contact your
vendor to find out.



Personally, I find both 2 and 3 unacceptable, and would never choose to buy
a computer that came with an operating system unless I got a complete
generic installation CD for that operating system.
 
db ´¯`·.. > said:
well, it might be a
reasonable idea to purchase
you very own copy of
windows.

however, you should
go to the website for
the manufacturer of
your computer and see
if there is any information
available and specific to
your model number.

if your pc is a popular
brand, then they may have
the restore disks, downloads, patches
and other information for
your model.

let us know what you
find out before making
a decision to "buy"...

--




..
Click to expand...
 
Ken Blake said:
No, not necessarily correct.
OEM vendors are required by their agreement with Microsoft to give you a
means of reinstalling, should it be necessary. They can do this in one of
three ways:



1. An OEM copy of Windows

2. A restore CD

3. A hidden partition on your drive, with restore information.



If you don't have 1 or 2, you should have 3, but you should contact your
vendor to find out.



Personally, I find both 2 and 3 unacceptable, and would never choose to buy
a computer that came with an operating system unless I got a complete
generic installation CD for that operating system.
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i was in contact with the retailer and it did not send an xp disc but it
does have recover pro. i could get it back to factory restore points but i
would lose all my files and i do not know how to back them up or segregate
the files i want. Can you help.

thanks
 
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