Unless you keep a backup copy of your i folder, you can't. Ubuntu allows you to dual-boot your computer, which keeps both XP and Ubuntu. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 9. I found an old XP computer. I want to factory reset it. How can I do that without knowing the admin password? Try to reintall the OS completely. Insert a official CD or dowload and make one.
Then just install Windows normally. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. What can I do if my computer won't boot up, shows Windows, then shuts down and tries to start up again, then loops? Repeatedly hit F8 on your keyboard during boot up, than select system repair. If you can't, contact your system manufacturer for a repair CD. Or, if you have to product code, download from the Microsoft website.
Not Helpful 9 Helpful 3. Boot into the Windows XP installation, get to the partitions, then format the drive. Just make sure you backed up all files. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. However, at the minimum RAM, Vista will be quite laggy. You might want to consider upgrading your RAM to its maximum amount, which should be quite inexpensive on an older machine; if the processor is at least 1 GHz, you could then run Windows 7.
What to do in that case? It may be in a hidden file. Search for winnt in My Computer. If you see an icon that looks like a computer next to something that says "winnt", that is the.
Double click on that icon and walk through the steps. You can also do a system restore to restore the computer to an earlier point and then search for "winnt". Not Helpful 10 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Closing any unnecessary open programs before initiating the reinstallation will speed up the installation. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.
If you installed custom components e. You can fix this by updating them with the correct drivers, which can usually be found on a component manufacturer's product page online. You Might Also Like How to. How to. About This Article. Written by:. Then move the installer to the computer without access and install the driver. If you need help finding the driver, please provide the exact make and model of your PC or the motherboard or the NIC card.
How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. With regard to getting SP3 installed you will need to do this manually. My first reply in this thread In reply to 10crackers's post on July 2, Thank you so much, checking through the Divice Manager I found out that the Ethernet Driver was not installed when I reinstalled the Windows, hence no Internet access, though the rooter is functioning.
In reply to tricky's post on July 2, Thank you Tricky, it is getting trickier so I need you. I built the computer years ago, but the old lady served well until I left it for a long time without update, I am paying for that negligence. Show Ignored Content. Share This Page Tweet. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn More I always remove the side cover and look with a flashlight for a label to determine which one it is. Most of the time with the Dell's I've seen, the modems are Conexant.
Again, all you will really need is the Driver, not the utilities unless you prefer to have them. Oh, the audio driver will be the SigmaTel-Driver unless you have a dedicated Creative sound card. OK, I'm on the Internet and I have sound! Seems when I inserted the Dell driver disk nothing installed.
I had to do them manually. My thanks to all of you for taking the time to help me. It is appreciated very much. Now that your on the web you might want to check on the mfg's website and see if there are any updated drivers that you can download.
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