Now, select the Safe Mode item from the menu and press [Enter]. Then, follow along with the wizard to select a restore point and begin the restoration procedure. When a Windows XP boot problem is severe, you'll need to use a more drastic approach. So if there's a problem rooted in the Boot. If you suspect that Windows XP won't boot because Boot. The partition boot sector is a small section of the hard disk partition that contains information about the operating system's file system NTFS or FAT32 , as well as a very small machine language program that is crucial in assisting the operating system as it loads.
If you suspect that Windows XP won't boot because the partition boot sector has been corrupted, you can use a special Recovery Console tool called Fixboot to fix it. The master boot record occupies the first sector on the hard disk and is responsible for initiating the Windows boot procedure. The master boot record contains the partition table for the disk as well as a small program called the master boot code, which is responsible for locating the active, or bootable, partition, in the partition table.
Once this occurs, the partition boot sector takes over and begins loading Windows. If the master boot record is corrupt, the partition boot sector can't do its job and Windows won't boot. If you suspect Windows XP won't boot because the master boot record has been corrupted, you can use the Recovery Console tool Fixmbr to fix it. For example, the device pathname format for a standard bootable drive C configuration would look like this:. When Windows XP encounters a fatal error, the default setting for handling such an error is to automatically reboot the system.
If the error occurs while Windows XP is booting, the operating system will become stuck in a reboot cycle--rebooting over and over instead of starting up normally. In that case, you'll need to disable the option for automatically restarting on system failure. When Windows XP begins to boot up and you see the message Please select the operating system to start or hear the single beep, press [F8] to display the Windows Advanced Options Menu. Now, Windows XP will hang up when it encounters the error and with any luck, it will display a stop message you can use to diagnose the problem.
If you can't seem to repair a Windows XP system that won't boot and you have a recent backup, you can restore the system from the backup media. The method you use to restore the system will depend on what backup utility you used, so you'll need to follow the utility's instructions on how to perform a restore operation.
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If this happens there is nothing you can do except assign passwords. If the Date and Time Properties dialog box appears, you are already logged on as an administrator. Click Cancel to close the dialog box. If you receive the following message, you are not logged on as an administrator:.
After you've verified that you're logged on to your computer as an administrator, you can start troubleshooting Windows Installer issues. If the Windows Installer engine is corrupted, disabled, or installed incorrectly, this may cause program installation issues. Use the following methods to identify any Windows Installer issues that may be causing problems when you install, uninstall, or update programs.
If the MSI engine is working, you should not receive any error messages. If you receive an error message, enter the error message text into a search engine such as Bing or Google to locate troubleshooting information about the issue. Click Start , type services. Right-click Windows Installer , and then click Properties. If the Startup type box is set to Disabled , change it to Manual. Right-click the Windows Installer service, and then click Start.
The service should start without errors. Click Start , type cmd in the Search box or click Run then type services. If the MSI engine is working, you should not receive any error messages, and a separate dialog box should open. This shows the MSI version. If the installer is not version 4. Click Start , click Run , type cmd, and then click Command Prompt. There are several methods that can be used to install, to uninstall, or to update a program.
Additionally, the method or methods that are used may not have started or completed successfully. In this situation, try some other method to install, or to update the program.
The following are common methods that are used to install software:. Browse to the CD, DVD, removable media, or other location where the programs installation files are stored, and then double-click the Setup program.
The setup file is typically one of the following:. To resolve this issue, follow these methods:. Or, use a soft, lint-free cotton cloth to gently wipe the silver side of the disc. Do not use paper cloth, as this can scratch the plastic or leave streaks. When you clean the disc, wipe from the center of the disc outward. Do not use a circular motion. If the problem continues to occur, clean the disc by using a damp cloth or a commercial CD or DVD disc-cleaning solution. Dry the disc thoroughly before you insert it into the drive.
Method 2: Copy the installation files to your computer or to other removable mediaWhen you do this, note the location, and then run the installer from that location. The installation file is typically named Autorun.
If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation process. If an executable file. Note If multiple CDs or DVDs are required, we recommend that you copy all the disks to the same folder, in reverse order higher disk numbers first. Be prepared to approve the overwriting of existing files if you are prompted, and then install from that location. Check the software manufacturer's website for a more recent version of the software package.
Download and install the new version. If you already have the latest version, download the program from the manufacturer's website, and then run the installation. Method 1: Copy the installation files to your computerCopy the installation files to a local hard disk on your computer or to other removable media.
Note the location, and then run the installation from that location. If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation. If you are installing a program from the Internet, redownload the file select Save instead of Run in the download dialog box , save the file to a folder on a local hard disk on your computer or to other removable media.
Then, run the installation from that location. If your installation files are on a network for example, a commercial or corporate environment , copy all the files to a folder on a local hard disk on your computer, and then run the installation from that location.
Method 2: Obtain a fresh version of the installation packageIf some time has elapsed between when you downloaded the package and when you tried to install it, do the following:. If you already have the latest version, download the program again, and then run the installation. Programs that are currently running on your computer are interfering with the installation process. Disable programs that might be interfering with the installation process.
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