missing/corrupt file

[rinoscar]

Ok last post before I go on vacation.

I now have no sound, in device manager the sound tab has many yellow exclamation points. Cloning a drive, didn't think that was possible. Let me think about it for a week and when I get back I'll look at prices for a new PC and thake it from there.

If I do buy a new one, I will be asking you for advice on getting a good quality PC. I was thinking of a Lenovo desktop.

Ok now, really I am off to the white sands and warm waters, laying under the sun!!

[guestolo]

Have a great time, when you do get back, could you please answer the last questions I posted

Do you have your XP install CD?
Do you know your Product key number for XP? It might be labelled on the side of the computer

In addition, supply exact Make/model of your computer please

[rinoscar]

xp install cd, YES
Product key#:YES
exact name, model: it's a mutt. Had pieces changed over the years. When I get back I'll post a log from auslogic detailing what's in it!

I'm off, for real now http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' />

[rinoscar]

Hi,

For the Auslogic, there is alot of info and I can't copy paste everything. Since I can't give you the exact model of my pc, which parts do you need to know?

Thanks

[guestolo]

I'm not familiar with Auslogics system Info
Instead, can you do the following
Download and install the latest version of Speccy from this link
http://www.filehippo.com/download_speccy

During installation, please untick the option to install the Google Toolbar
Run Speccy, after it finishes loading, click on FILE>>Save as Text file
Save a copy to your Desktop
Then in a reply back here, UPLOAD the file please

[rinoscar]

Hi Doc,

she's dead!!! The wife closed my computer a few days ago and I've been trying to get her to open, but all I get is the error message. I backed up most of my important files, but there are more files that I needed and did not have time to back up.

I am of course writing this with my laptop. Do you think if I repeat all the steps when I first got with this problem and you made me run, i think it was called Linux puppy, I can reopen my computer the one more time to save all my files and then I'll lay her to rest once and for all.

Thanks

[guestolo]

Alright, try and boot with the Puppy disk, do you get to the main screen
I would also insert a USB external drive for backup before booting, and yes, you can backup with Puppy
Do you need more instructions?

[rinoscar]

I am going to follow the instructions that you gave on my first thread on how to boot from puppy. If I encounter any problems I'll post back here.  

[rinoscar]

Got back into windows. I am not going to close it again, I will instead put it in hybernate when I am not using it!


I am now going to look for a new computer!

Is there any type/model that you like more?

Thanks

[rinoscar]

Hi guest solo,

Second thought I transfered all important files to my laptop and will keep this computer for minor things.

Question: My kaspersky license ran out and I went to renew it on the kaspersky web site and I upgraded to the Pure. However when I want to run the exe file I get an error message. Could the linux puppy fix somehow block, for lack of a better word, the installation of kaspersky?

I am in contact with one of their techs, so hopefuly they can figure out why it won't run.

[rinoscar]

Hi guestsolo,

Sorry for the long delay for the text file you asked for. Anyhow here it is.