I would like to ask how to repair my computer through a cd? I'm just a beginner so I don't know much.. And repairing it will erase all your files? How to save some of my files? Please help....
2006-07-21 13:38:46 · 7 answers · asked by rayster025 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
WHAT?
Are you talking about reformatting??
Or like replacing a cd drive?
2006-07-21 13:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Marlene 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without more info on what is wrong with your system, it is hard to help you out. Why do you need to repair it?? And if you do use a CD to repair it, you don't have to worry about losing anything. It will back up the files before it starts anything. What type of file do you wish to save and to what? CD? DVD? external hard drive??
2006-07-21 20:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kleersteel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ,
If yours is a Me OS then put a recovery floppy in the floppy drive and the Operating System CD in and restart the system with access to CD Rom drive, dont format the C:drive just go to f: if that is your CD drive letter and type install and when you are asked to keep your old files say yes and continue.
All the best you should be up and running in an hour, if its XP then just use the System restore option it seems to work better than a Me.
Yaz
2006-07-21 21:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by yazdi p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to back up your computer files on a cd and yes it will delete your files once you reinstall your cmop
backing your files up: Making backup copies manually
Regardless of what version of Windows you use, you can manually make a backup copy of any file or folder by following these steps:
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Right-click the file or folder that you want to back up, and then click Copy from the menu.
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Now, in My Computer, you can right-click the disk or external hard drive where you want to store the backup copy, and then click Paste from the menu.
That's it. After you've copied all the information you want to back up onto your chosen storage format, don't forget to keep it protected. Read our tips about Protecting your backup files.
Tip: To learn how to make a backup of your e-mail messages in Outlook, read Back up Outlook e-mail messages and Back up or synchronize: Ways to copy Outlook data.
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Windows XP Professional: Use the built-in Backup utility
If you use Windows XP Professional, you can use the built-in Backup utility to help you make copies of files, settings, or everything on your computer. You can even use the utility to back up certain files on a schedule that you specify. Here's how to start using the Backup utility:
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Click Start, and point to All Programs.
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Point to Accessories, and then point to System Tools.
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Click Backup.
If you've never used the Backup utility, the first screen you will see is the Backup or Restore Wizard welcome window. Click Next and follow the instructions on the wizard. For a more detailed step-by-step guide to using the wizard, see Windows XP Backup Made Easy.
Tip: If you don't know if you have Windows XP Professional, you can find out by visiting Find out which operating system your computer is using.
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Windows XP Home Edition: Add the Backup utility
If you're using Windows XP Home Edition and you want to install the Backup utility, you must locate your original Windows XP CD first. Add the Backup utility manually to your computer from the CD by following these steps:
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Insert your Windows XP CD into the drive and, if necessary, in My Computer, double-click the CD icon to display the Welcome screen.
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On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks.
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Click Browse this CD.
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In Windows Explorer, double-click the ValueAdd folder, then Msft, and then Ntbackup.
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Double-click Ntbackup.msi to install the Backup utility.
Note: If you bought a computer with Windows XP Home Edition and you don't have the original Windows XP CD, contact the computer's manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's Web site for more information. You can also use separate backup software that you purchase online, at a store, or the Windows Live OneCare beta.
2006-07-21 20:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good..save cost..repair pc will not erase your file..do the instruction below..
just put the bootable cd in your pc then restart your pc
-then it will prompt to boot by using cd right?
-press any key and it will setup your configuration
-then please take a note..DONT PRESS REPAIR BUTTON...
-PRESS INSTALLED WINDOW
-then it will detected you previous window
-after that you'll be given an option to repair the current window or installed new one by overwritting the current one and formatted the computer...
-CHOOSE REPAIR THE WINDOWS...
-It will not FORMATTED YOUR PC n YOUR FILES WILL BE SAVED...
-After that..have a nice run PC...
2006-07-21 21:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tarumi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is jsut an idea but you can try E-mailing the files to a friend then repair it and have him/her send them back to you
2006-07-21 20:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by chattergirl93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to an expert... if you're a beginner.... they can take your hard drive out and back up your data for you.
2006-07-21 20:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by Peter M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋