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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?TmVlZHk=?= on March 8, 2008, 8:56 pm
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Microsoft Virus team ( Whew! 4 hours on the phone) to bring my system back to
working condition. I still have those naggy tmp files (nearing 30,000), but
the pop ups have stopped and no more error messages.
For some reason, with the time lost with this, I don't feel as relieved as I
probably should.
Nonetheless, thanks to all who offered their wisdom in my time of need...
"Malke" wrote:
> Needy wrote:
>
> > I have a number of virus issues, 22,000+ .tmp files ( and growing daily),
> > KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED to name a few.
> >
> > At this point, I think I need to wipe my HD clean and start from scratch.
> > The catch is I'm running XP Home from an upgrade disk. Will this lack of
> > the full OS impact my ability to reinstall?
> >
> > Also, some of programs, namely Photoshop, are so old I've lost the
> > original disk. Can I copy the entire programs and reinstall them after the
> > wipe.
>
> I think your plan is a good one. Start over.
>
> 1. Yes, you can do a clean install XP from an upgrade disk. You will need to
> have an install CD of an older qualifying operating system (Win9x/ME) on
> hand. In the early part of the installation process, XP will say that it
> doesn't see an earlier qualifying operating system on the hard drive.
> You'll put in your Win9x/ME disk to prove you are entitled to use an
> upgrade version of XP. Then follow the prompts as to when to take that out
> and put your XP disk back in the drive.
>
> 2. You cannot copy the programs and reinstall them. You will need to install
> the programs from the installation media - CD/DVDs or installable
> executables downloaded from the Internet. I'm sorry, but there is no way
> around this. If you can't afford to buy a current copy of Photoshop (who
> can?) look for an older copy on eBay (but be cautious when purchasing items
> from an online auction site) or find another program that will do what you
> want and that you can afford. For example, The Gimp, while not as powerful
> as Photoshop, is similar and it is free.
>
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What
> you will need on-hand
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> Don't Panic!
>
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