I expect that's true. If you can't cut the mustard, you'd best leave the lid on the jar and leave the genie alone.
That's not the same thing as removing the HIDDEN attribute on a file. The COPY command won't see hidden files even though you are set to view...
Don't capitulate until you try Dial-A-Fix. It's free. Download and install it. Run it and click the green arrow on the first screen. Then...
Actually it's also set to "Hidden" by default. Change that and test. The COPY command cannot see hidden files nor can it write to read only...
Be sure you remove the "Read Only" attribute from your present boot.ini file.
Yes, there are possible pitfalls to modifying the startup process and one must be careful to not get locked out. That's not tragic but just a...
I'm getting the supper call here so 'll pass along the instructions and check back later in case you need further. This will keep it simple and...
Yes, you can do that but it wouldn't affect the first boot since it wouldn't run until you had already been paused. If that's acceptable, post...
Think of it this way, since some of those folders were created AFTER the CD was issued, it's very likely that they hold different versions or...
Good for you Steve! Thanks for posting back your results so others may be helped. All the best, Dude
You'll have to help XP find that file. Run the install again and when it asks for the file, click the browse button and point it to X:\I386,...
The file main.cpl is a system protected file. If it is missing, chances are you have other missing system files as well. If you have no XP...
Well, that's strange since any time I check the Properties and click "Change icon," I am immediately presented with the location of the current...
You'll need to check the properties on the first location and click the Change Icon button. Note where the name and path of the icon source file....
No, there's no point in doing a Repair Install if you want to be rid of the old install. I just offered that up in case you thought the old...
Here is a good Repair Install Pictorial Guide for XP in case you elect to go that route. I'm not ignoring your question but putting it aside...
OK, since the new install is located on the D: drive, you can edit the boot.ini file to be as follows: [boot loader] timeout=30...
Wise move 111, I'm sure. When a new install doesn't work, it's not going to get any better. ;) All the best, Dude
If you think it worked alright after the SP2 upgrade you can uninstall all the HotFixes after that and perhaps get back to that point. The...
It sounds like there is some restriction on your user account that prevents you from viewing those icons. You will need to check with your system...
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