Help Needed!

Rich_L · 03-04-2007, 12:46

Hi guys,

In a fit of retardness I've managed to bodge up the 2 computers in my house (playing around with installing Vista...oops) so now neither of them will boot into Windows (tried safe mode, restore etc, no joy..).

Ok I thought, no worries, I'll pull out my trusty XP cd and install that instead....starts installing...uh oh, 'cannot find file xxxx.inf'

*&^% - CD doesn't work on either computer so it looks like it's knackered! So I now have 2 non-functioning computers and no CD burners to even try Linux or whatever to try and fix 'em up!

Sooooo...is there per chance a kind kind soul out there who would do me a huuuuuge favour and burn a copy of some form of OS (XP ideally

) and pop the CD in the post for me? No huge rush but if it could arrive before the Easter holiday that'd be awesomely legendary!

There's a pint or two in it for the person that can help!

Rich

Desmo · 03-04-2007, 12:54

I'd do it tonight but my computers are all packed away with all the building work going on :/
I'm sure some other kind soul will dive in to the rescue

Dymetrie · 03-04-2007, 12:55

Hey Rich,

Can sort you a copy of XP no problems...

Plus I have to head home via Liverpool Street Station anyway

Let me know and I'll organise summat.

Dym

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Just had a thought, have you changed any of the HDD set ups of the 2 PCs (swapped discs around, changed jumpers around, etc). When I was putting together an SFF a few weeks ago I kept getting a missing file error on a disc I knew worked and it was down to HDD jumper settings being wrong..

If not then I'll sort a copy of XP for you..
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Rich_L · 03-04-2007, 13:43

Hmm that's interesting, I know my mate installed the hard drive rather than me and might not have done that properly, will take a look this evening and then let you know, fingers crossed!

Otherwise cheers much appreciated!!!

Will · 03-04-2007, 13:46

Can do a copy too if required.

I've even got a legit Not For Resale key for Vista ultimate with it's DVD if you want that too

8 I3ALL · 03-04-2007, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Brain

I've even got a legit Not For Resale key for Vista ultimate with it's DVD if you want that too

Me Me Me

I want one please

Rich_L · 04-04-2007, 09:21

Update - have managed to coax one machine into booting up Vista so I'm going to grab a CD burning program and try and burn a copy of XP from home! Will let you know how I get on and whether a CD is still required!

03-04-2007, 12:46	#1
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Help Needed! Hi guys, In a fit of retardness I've managed to bodge up the 2 computers in my house (playing around with installing Vista...oops) so now neither of them will boot into Windows (tried safe mode, restore etc, no joy..). Ok I thought, no worries, I'll pull out my trusty XP cd and install that instead....starts installing...uh oh, 'cannot find file xxxx.inf' *&^% - CD doesn't work on either computer so it looks like it's knackered! So I now have 2 non-functioning computers and no CD burners to even try Linux or whatever to try and fix 'em up! Sooooo...is there per chance a kind kind soul out there who would do me a huuuuuge favour and burn a copy of some form of OS (XP ideally ) and pop the CD in the post for me? No huge rush but if it could arrive before the Easter holiday that'd be awesomely legendary! There's a pint or two in it for the person that can help! Rich __________________

03-04-2007, 12:54	#2
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I'd do it tonight but my computers are all packed away with all the building work going on :/ I'm sure some other kind soul will dive in to the rescue __________________

03-04-2007, 12:55	#3
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Hey Rich, Can sort you a copy of XP no problems... Plus I have to head home via Liverpool Street Station anyway Let me know and I'll organise summat. Dym [edit] Just had a thought, have you changed any of the HDD set ups of the 2 PCs (swapped discs around, changed jumpers around, etc). When I was putting together an SFF a few weeks ago I kept getting a missing file error on a disc I knew worked and it was down to HDD jumper settings being wrong.. If not then I'll sort a copy of XP for you.. [/edit] __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet.... Last edited by Dymetrie; 03-04-2007 at 13:03.

03-04-2007, 13:43	#4
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Hmm that's interesting, I know my mate installed the hard drive rather than me and might not have done that properly, will take a look this evening and then let you know, fingers crossed! Otherwise cheers much appreciated!!! __________________

03-04-2007, 13:46	#5
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Can do a copy too if required. I've even got a legit Not For Resale key for Vista ultimate with it's DVD if you want that too __________________ *No No!*

04-04-2007, 09:21	#7
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Update - have managed to coax one machine into booting up Vista so I'm going to grab a CD burning program and try and burn a copy of XP from home! Will let you know how I get on and whether a CD is still required! __________________