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StealthTC · 03-25-2007, 10:25 PM

Hey Guys my computer will not install anything for some reason. I double click a program to install, but nothing happens. It does this on more than one program, any suggestions? This is on my XP SP2 Laptop. I have tried a basic restart, etc etc

TGilb2007 · 03-25-2007, 10:30 PM

Try to see if you can rollback the OS to an older version.

Start, accessories, System Tools, System Restore.

Go back a few weeks, and give it a shot.

LS2GTO · 03-25-2007, 10:45 PM

do a windows repair. i just had a similar problem with a customer.

- Insert Windows XP CD
- Hit Enter when the screen finally comes up
- Hit F8 to "agree" to the terms and conditions
- Hit enter again (i believe)

And when you get to the part where it allows you to install windows, hit the R button. It should say at the bottom R for repair, Enter to install etc. Hit R. This will delete all system files and reinstall and reconfigure only the system files and you won't lose anything.

That should cut the cake.

PotenzaSub · 03-26-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS2GTO

do a windows repair. i just had a similar problem with a customer.

- Insert Windows XP CD
- Hit Enter when the screen finally comes up
- Hit F8 to "agree" to the terms and conditions
- Hit enter again (i believe)

And when you get to the part where it allows you to install windows, hit the R button. It should say at the bottom R for repair, Enter to install etc. Hit R. This will delete all system files and reinstall and reconfigure only the system files and you won't lose anything.

That should cut the cake.

would that also change the context menu (a long with several other customizations) options back to the default?

Vr-4-Life · 03-26-2007, 11:27 PM

Check the installer service is running.. go to run and type services.msc

03-25-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
StealthTC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Member #1114 My Ride: B5 A4, MKIII Supra iTrader: (0)	Also Need Computer HELP! Hey Guys my computer will not install anything for some reason. I double click a program to install, but nothing happens. It does this on more than one program, any suggestions? This is on my XP SP2 Laptop. I have tried a basic restart, etc etc

03-25-2007, 10:30 PM	#2
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Try to see if you can rollback the OS to an older version. Start, accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Go back a few weeks, and give it a shot. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

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03-25-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
LS2GTO Tri-State Aficionado Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Jersey Member #3274 iTrader: (0)	do a windows repair. i just had a similar problem with a customer. - Insert Windows XP CD - Hit Enter when the screen finally comes up - Hit F8 to "agree" to the terms and conditions - Hit enter again (i believe) And when you get to the part where it allows you to install windows, hit the R button. It should say at the bottom R for repair, Enter to install etc. Hit R. This will delete all system files and reinstall and reconfigure only the system files and you won't lose anything. That should cut the cake.

03-26-2007, 11:27 PM	#5
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	Check the installer service is running.. go to run and type services.msc