From: MrPounder@RationalThought.com   
      
   "Grinder"  wrote in message   
   news:vIWdnXG76ohXHfvPnZ2dnUVZ_uednZ2d@mchsi.com...   
   > On 10/22/2013 8:15 AM, Mr Pounder wrote:   
   >> Running XP Pro, SP3.   
   >> Computer was custom built about 7 years ago, not by me.   
   >> Sometimes on bootup I get the message "no drives found" and or   
   >> "Windows\system\32\config\system missing" and am prompted to do the   
   >> repair   
   >> option with the disc.   
   >> When I have tried to do this I'm told that the Windows on my computer is   
   >> newer than on the disc. The disc has SP2 on it.   
   >> Press Ctrl Alt Delete and all is fine for a few weeks.   
   >> I use AVG, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware and defrag when required.   
   >> If I just reload Windows from the disc will it remove all of my stuff   
   >> and   
   >> will I have to suffer the endless downloads?   
   >> Sorry for being dumb.   
   >   
   > It sounds like your install of Windows had developed some pot holes. Seven   
   > years is a pretty good run, so I would advise you to find a technician   
   > that will:   
   >   
   > 1) Backup your computer   
   >   
   > 2) Format the hard drive   
   >   
   > 3) Install, activate and update Windows XP   
   >   
   > 4) Reinstall software you use and have licenses for   
   >   
   > 5) Restore your documents, music, pictures, etc from the backup   
   >   
   > If there is a hardware problem, like a flaky hard drive, that should show   
   > up in this process.  You're probably ok, but it's better to find that out   
   > now instead of having to suffer random failures.   
   >   
   > If you have "borrowed" software on your computer, this could be a little   
   > abrasive, as the tech will not/should not bring that software back.   
   >   
   > This service should cost less than $100.  Be specific in what you request   
   > to be done, and make them be specific in describing what it will cost.   
      
   I should have said that my computer has been doing this for about 6 years.   
   The shop that built it has closed down due to "personal problems". He did   
   not go bust.   
   I was trying to avoid the format. Will reinstalling not help?   
   Thanks for the help.   
      
      
      
      
      
      
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