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The original thread starter may use the Report button to request it be reopened but anyone else with a similar issue should start a New Thread. Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Joined Oct 29, Messages They are still there just not visible with either installation. I did this because I was having wireless router problems and in a moment of frustration, I upgraded to XP without thinking it through.
The original problem was being connected to my wireless router but not receiving any packets even though packets were being sent. Anyways, upgrading to XP did not resolve this problem. I am still unable to connect my laptop to my wireless connection. I recommend to save all your data and reinstall Windows XP with service pack 3. Older versions of operating system are NOT supported.
Service pack 3 has some new features for WiFi, that no previous version had. If you have not installation CD with SP3, you can create one from older CD by process, the name of which is "slipstreamin" You can goolgle it This question has bee placed wrongly.
Next time, do not use the Server forum and go directly to the Windows XP forum. Press R to begin the repair process. Windows will begin copying files, and then reboot the computer automatically. It will then begin the repair install. You will be asked to confirm the date and time as well as a few other basic questions.
Most of the time, the default option is acceptable. Enter the Product Key. Towards the end of the installation, you will be asked to enter the product key. Windows will check to make sure it is a valid key before proceeding. After installation, you will have to authorize your copy of Windows online or over the phone. The Product Activation wizard will appear when you log into your newly repaired copy.
If you have an internet connection, then you should be able to authenticate your copy by clicking a button. Check your programs. Once the installation is complete, you will be taken to your repaired install of Windows. Because certain system files were replaced, some of your installed programs may not function, and may need to be reinstalled.
Some of your devices may need to have their drivers reinstalled. To see which devices are not installed properly, open the Start Menu and right-click My Computer. Select the Hardware Tab, and then click Device Manager. If there are devices with a yellow exclamation point, then they may need their drivers reinstalled. Method 2. Backup your data.
Formatting and reinstalling Windows will wipe your hard drive clean. Be absolutely sure that you have backups of all your important files before starting. Pictures, movies, documents, and music will all be erased. Insert your Windows CD. Make note of your Windows Product Key, you will need it during the installation. Boot from the Windows CD to start the setup program Details for this step can be found in steps in the first section of this guide. Windows will load the drivers for the setup program.
Once this is complete, press Enter at the Welcome screen to start the setup. Do not enter the recovery console. Hit F8 once you are done reading the agreement to continue the setup process. Press Esc to continue with a fresh install. Delete the partition. You should see a list of your hard drive partitions. These are your C: and D: drives The lettering is dependent on the way the system was set up. This is your last chance to restart and back up any files you forgot.
Once the partition is deleted, your data is gone. Create a new partition. Select the unpartitioned space. Press C to create a new partition. Enter the maximum size possible and press Enter. You can create smaller a smaller partition if you want to create other partitions in your hard drive later through Windows. There are multiple reasons why someone might do this, but for most users simply creating the largest partition possible should be fine.
Begin Windows setup. Once the partition is created, highlight it and press Enter to begin the Windows installation. You will be asked to format the partition. Formatting will begin. This could take up to several hours depending on the size and speed of your hard drive, but for most users it will take a few minutes.
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