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05-27-2008, 01:34 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8
|  Laptop won't load anything
Hiya every1,
I am pretty new at this but will give it a go.
I have recently been having problems with my laptop as when i load it and log in it doesn't load anything up. I am able to bring up the task manager but if I try to open anything using this then it says it does not have the supported software to accompany this or something like that. I have looked on other forums and it seems like it is something to do with explorer not loading but i am not sure ? Also I haven't got the XP installing disk as the laptop is from my college.
Can any1 help?
Thanks for your help
Bluenose | 
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05-27-2008, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,722
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Can you get into Safe Mode?
Hit F8 after the BIOS screen but before Windows loads. If you can get into Safe Mode create a new Profile. Then import the files from your old one.
It sounds as if the profile is corrupted.
Instruction on how to import a corrupted profile: How to recover the damaged user profile in Windows XP
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05-27-2008, 02:05 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8
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Originally Posted by Mak213  Can you get into Safe Mode?
Hit F8 after the BIOS screen but before Windows loads. If you can get into Safe Mode create a new Profile. Then import the files from your old one.
It sounds as if the profile is corrupted.
Instruction on how to import a corrupted profile: How to recover the damaged user profile in Windows XP | .
Thanks for your help,
I can get into safe mode but it does the same thing and i am not able to open anything up to be able to open another account as i cannot access control panel or my computer anything like that
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05-27-2008, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,722
| Re: Laptop won't load anything
In the task manger click File>Run and type in explorer.exe and see if that allows you to get the explorer up to do something.
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05-27-2008, 02:29 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8
| Re: Laptop won't load anything
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Originally Posted by Mak213 In the task manger click File>Run and type in explorer.exe and see if that allows you to get the explorer up to do something. | When i type explorer.exe in it just comes up with "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder options control panel" but i don't know why it is telling me to do that when i can't access control panel either?
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05-27-2008, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,722
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Wow you are going to have to get your hands on a XP disc that matches your OS. Either Home or Pro. The laptop is in serious trouble.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Thanks to all the guys on the staff for your support in my time of need. Hefe you are my personal Hero for your contribution. <<<< If I help you, or you just like what I said, rep me | |
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05-27-2008, 02:50 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8
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Originally Posted by Mak213 Wow you are going to have to get your hands on a XP disc that matches your OS. Either Home or Pro. The laptop is in serious trouble. | What will I have to do if i manage to get an XP disk, and will i be able to save the files on this profile?
Cheers
Last edited by Bluenose; 05-27-2008 at 03:20 PM.
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05-27-2008, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,722
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IF you get a disc there are things that we can do. But get a disc first.
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14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
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05-27-2008, 05:58 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8
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Originally Posted by Mak213 IF you get a disc there are things that we can do. But get a disc first. | Ok thanks for your help | |
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05-27-2008, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,722
| Re: Laptop won't load anything
Not a problem. After you get the disc you can try a repair install first. How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Thanks to all the guys on the staff for your support in my time of need. Hefe you are my personal Hero for your contribution. <<<< If I help you, or you just like what I said, rep me | |
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