I have read through all of your postings and have tried all the suggestions. I still am unable to boot up in normal mode.
This all started when I had trouble with a hp scanjet 3400C scanner. I lost all use of it and contacted HP for advise. I was told to chg start up to safe mode to correct problems. All that did was create MORE problems.
I tried to repair Windows and all it did was reinstall (in safe mode). I have even tried to format "c" but it won't let me because of the safe mode.
I do have a slave drive that has more than enough room to install Windows. Can that drive to changed to be the master via BIOS? Format "c" ,go back into BIOS and make that the Main drive and reinstall Windows ?
I am about at my wits end over this whole mess. Have been working on it for almost a week.
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Jump to PostI tried to repair Windows and all it did was reinstall (in safe mode). I have even tried to format "c" but it won't let me because of the safe mode.
.that makes no sense ,did you boot to you winxp cd and format the drive and then reinstall …
Jump to PostThe system won't allow me to format "C" in safe mode. How can I force a format ?
you cant format a hdd when windows is running ,no matter what mode its in .you need to format a drive before windows boot,using the winxp cd.when you format a harddrive you …
Jump to PostI'm really sure as nothing will work. When I try to format C even at the dos prompt it tells me I can;'t because programs are running. I exited all I can see,I'm not sure what or where to find what needs to be closed prior to format.
Ok. im …
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