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Help! NEED RECOVERY CD for WINDOWS ME on a HP PAVILION XT914
I desperately need a recovery CD / reboot disk for WINDOWS
ME which came with my (son's) computer: HP PAVILION XT914 system P5209A. He lost the recovery Cd that came with it. BUT - HP doesn't make them anymore for this computer and Windows doesn't offer one either. The store/dealer where we purchased the packaged computer also does not have them (they refer me back to HP, who refers me to Microsoft, who refers me to the dealer... (you get the idea). Bottom line - I have a complete crash and cannot boot up the computer in ANY mode (safe, normal, separate load). When we trun on the computer - we first see the HP logo, then computer goes to select options to open in safe mode, etc, but no matter what we choose, the computer shuts itself off. We can't get any further than that so can't use System Restore. I also can't write direcly to tech support at Microsoft because they want the WindowsME registration number - located in sytem info - but I can't turn it on to get to it! I do have all info on the computer its'self (sytem #, Serail #, Support ID) PLEASE HELP!!! WHERE can I get a recovery CD for this computer! Thanks. |
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Help! NEED RECOVERY CD for WINDOWS ME on a HP PAVILION XT914
From the manufacturer/supplier of your computer.
"Estrada" wrote in message ... I desperately need a recovery CD / reboot disk for WINDOWS ME which came with my (son's) computer: HP PAVILION XT914 system P5209A. He lost the recovery Cd that came with it. BUT - HP doesn't make them anymore for this computer and Windows doesn't offer one either. The store/dealer where we purchased the packaged computer also does not have them (they refer me back to HP, who refers me to Microsoft, who refers me to the dealer... (you get the idea). Bottom line - I have a complete crash and cannot boot up the computer in ANY mode (safe, normal, separate load). When we trun on the computer - we first see the HP logo, then computer goes to select options to open in safe mode, etc, but no matter what we choose, the computer shuts itself off. We can't get any further than that so can't use System Restore. I also can't write direcly to tech support at Microsoft because they want the WindowsME registration number - located in sytem info - but I can't turn it on to get to it! I do have all info on the computer its'self (sytem #, Serail #, Support ID) PLEASE HELP!!! WHERE can I get a recovery CD for this computer! Thanks. |
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Help! NEED RECOVERY CD for WINDOWS ME on a HP PAVILION XT914
Estrada
Can you boot using a floppy disk? - download the OEM ME diskmaker from www.bootdisk.com, run it to create a boot floppy, and then try using that. If that works, then look here http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=279736 and try restoring your PC to a time when it worked. If the restore fails, undo the system.ini change, then reboot with the floppy, and try this SCANREG /RESTORE pick the latest option of the 5 you'll be given, that is prior to your problem. Remove the floppy on the reboot, and see if that helps - post back your results. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "Estrada" wrote in message ... I desperately need a recovery CD / reboot disk for WINDOWS ME which came with my (son's) computer: HP PAVILION XT914 system P5209A. He lost the recovery Cd that came with it. BUT - HP doesn't make them anymore for this computer and Windows doesn't offer one either. The store/dealer where we purchased the packaged computer also does not have them (they refer me back to HP, who refers me to Microsoft, who refers me to the dealer... (you get the idea). Bottom line - I have a complete crash and cannot boot up the computer in ANY mode (safe, normal, separate load). When we trun on the computer - we first see the HP logo, then computer goes to select options to open in safe mode, etc, but no matter what we choose, the computer shuts itself off. We can't get any further than that so can't use System Restore. I also can't write direcly to tech support at Microsoft because they want the WindowsME registration number - located in sytem info - but I can't turn it on to get to it! I do have all info on the computer its'self (sytem #, Serail #, Support ID) PLEASE HELP!!! WHERE can I get a recovery CD for this computer! Thanks. |
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Help! NEED RECOVERY CD for WINDOWS ME on a HP PAVILION XT914
M$ won't be of any help; you have(had) a manufacturer proprietary
RecoveryCD which means it's HP's problem (and registration) not M$'s. A program to make a WinME bootfloppy can be downloaded from http://www.bootdisk.com (WinME OEM). When you boot with that (changing the Booting Order in the BIOS if necessary), type: A:\ SCANREG /FIX and A:\ SCANDISK C: and when you retry Windows (after removing the floppy disk from the drive of course) choose SafeMode first. Then if that works try a Normal boot Logged. Rick Estrada wrote: I desperately need a recovery CD / reboot disk for WINDOWS ME which came with my (son's) computer: HP PAVILION XT914 system P5209A. He lost the recovery Cd that came with it. BUT - HP doesn't make them anymore for this computer and Windows doesn't offer one either. The store/dealer where we purchased the packaged computer also does not have them (they refer me back to HP, who refers me to Microsoft, who refers me to the dealer... (you get the idea). Bottom line - I have a complete crash and cannot boot up the computer in ANY mode (safe, normal, separate load). When we trun on the computer - we first see the HP logo, then computer goes to select options to open in safe mode, etc, but no matter what we choose, the computer shuts itself off. We can't get any further than that so can't use System Restore. I also can't write direcly to tech support at Microsoft because they want the WindowsME registration number - located in sytem info - but I can't turn it on to get to it! I do have all info on the computer its'self (sytem #, Serail #, Support ID) PLEASE HELP!!! WHERE can I get a recovery CD for this computer! Thanks. |
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Help! NEED RECOVERY CD for WINDOWS ME on a HP PAVILION XT914
Estrada
Registration number ? Does it mean the "ProductId"? if so then boot with floppy disk may win98 or as Noel and Rick suggested. Change to Windows folder and find the System.dat file. Load this file into TextEditor(Edit.com) and run the search command to find "ProductId", if you go bit carefully you will definitely find it and as well as the "ProductKey". "Estrada" wrote in message ... I desperately need a recovery CD / reboot disk for WINDOWS ME which came with my (son's) computer: HP PAVILION XT914 system P5209A. He lost the recovery Cd that came with it. BUT - HP doesn't make them anymore for this computer and Windows doesn't offer one either. The store/dealer where we purchased the packaged computer also does not have them (they refer me back to HP, who refers me to Microsoft, who refers me to the dealer... (you get the idea). Bottom line - I have a complete crash and cannot boot up the computer in ANY mode (safe, normal, separate load). When we trun on the computer - we first see the HP logo, then computer goes to select options to open in safe mode, etc, but no matter what we choose, the computer shuts itself off. We can't get any further than that so can't use System Restore. I also can't write direcly to tech support at Microsoft because they want the WindowsME registration number - located in sytem info - but I can't turn it on to get to it! I do have all info on the computer its'self (sytem #, Serail #, Support ID) PLEASE HELP!!! WHERE can I get a recovery CD for this computer! Thanks. |
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