Updated to OS XP from ME. When then trying to reinstall softwares, I get -- Error1606 <Common Administraor Tools> All User\ -- I attempted the repair suggested from Microsoft using regedit. There is no fill User Shell\Folders\Common Administrative Tools. The install did create a - user~tmp.@01\.system\Commmon Administrative Tools on my C:Drive. It seems to here moved sometime that now it wants. I have no idea if this is correct or how to corrct it. I have tried an over install w/out help. Please have a solution short of format/install.
JimF
0
Newbie Poster
Recommended Answers
Jump to PostI don't know much of anything regarding the subject, but I have read on a few forums that it is very important to do a clean install of XP & not to install over the top of ME.
Jump to PostBoot up from the windows XP cd and try the recovery console. It can take a little time, but it should reinstall fresh copies of system files. Works well for when that blasted ntoskrnl.exe gets corrupted.
All 8 Replies
crunchie
990
Most Valuable Poster
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
I don't know much of anything regarding the subject, but I have read on a few forums that it is very important to do a clean install of XP & not to install over the top of ME.
JimF
0
Newbie Poster
I don't know much of anything regarding the subject, but I have read on a few forums that it is very important to do a clean install of XP & not to install over the top of ME.
But is there a way to restore the file that the OS installer moved and the apps intaller now wants.
Phaelax
52
Practically a Posting Shark
Boot up from the windows XP cd and try the recovery console. It can take a little time, but it should reinstall fresh copies of system files. Works well for when that blasted ntoskrnl.exe gets corrupted.
JimF
0
Newbie Poster
Here's where I show my DOS/WIN ignorance. I can get to the DOS command prompt, but I don't know what to enter.
Does it have to do with restore of "user~tmp.@01\.system\Common Administrative Tools" or
"HKEY-LOCAL-MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\User Shell\Folders\Common Administrative Tools" -- edit string --
%allusersprofile%\start menu\programs\Administratve Tools -- reset & restart
or
some other command
Thanks
JimF
0
Newbie Poster
Can anyone answer the DOS command to use? Telling me where to start is far from an answer. Please!
edward
0
Newbie Poster
can error 1606 be fixed
edward
0
Newbie Poster
can error 1606 be fixed
Catweazle
140
Grandad
Team Colleague
JimF, there's no need to 'get technical'! An 'In place upgrade' (refresh install) of Windows XP should fix the problem.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp
Be a part of the DaniWeb community
We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.