barman58;856174 Wrote:
Hi sandcracker,

What that article is saying is that you need to replace any dll files
that are shown in the file. and giving you the instructions to be
followed in the Administrator CMD prompt that you've used before, that
will enable these files, which are normally protected, to be replaced.

as you have to source these files to replace the corrupt ones the
easiest method would be a working copy of vista of the same type (Home,
Ultimate with or without SP1 etc) if you have access to another machine.

If you cannot do this this link may help you find the files you need.

'DLL-files.com - Download all your missing dll-files.'
(http://www.dll-files.com/)

Unfortunately, if you have a lot of files this will be a rather
involved process, and with a lot of files it may be easier to perform a
repair install.

'Repair Install For Vista '
(http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88...all-vista.html)

Hope this explains things

i am not 100% comfertable deleting and reinstalling system files,
should I do the repair install you have listed? it seems pretty
straightforward. Will this remove any of my games/saves? Or much more
importantly my music collection?


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sandcracker21

Hi sandcracker,

I'm not comfortable messing with system files and I've been doing it
for more than 25 years ,

but seriously, the repair install should not affect any of your
personal files including your music, It should also leave any games
intact with settings and saves.

I use "should" in the above as their is never a 100% certainty that
something will not go wrong. I would advise that you backup anything and
everything you may need in case anything goes wrong. you may need to
check with games manufacturers or forums as to what exactly you need to
save to retain saves and settings for individual games.

As for the actual process I would suggest that you print out the
tutorial and read it completely before you begin, if you feel that you
are confident enough to proceed then set aside a few hours to do this,
it won't take that long but you don't want to rush this sort of repair
operation, when you have read the instructions if you are not sure of
anything then post a question at the end of the tutorial and I'm sure
you will get a specific answer.

This option is I think a lot safer that the option to replace DLL files
and am sure all will go well, as long as you follow the turorial
exactly.

If after all considerations you do not feel comfortable then it may be
better to contact a local professional to do the work.

Hope this helps and good luck whatever you decide

if you need any more advice please post back and will do my best to
help.

is getting late here now so will have to go off-line for a bit but will
check back tomorrow


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barman58

Regards,
*Nigel*
the beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not
understand.,- frank herbert

sandcracker21 wrote:

i am not 100% comfertable deleting and reinstalling system files,
should I do the repair install you have listed? it seems pretty
straightforward. Will this remove any of my games/saves? Or much more
importantly my music collection?

It is a wise person who knows his/her comfort and skill level. Take your
computer to a professional computer repair shop (not a
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place) and have them retrieve your data
and diagnose/fix your computer. There is no shame in doing this; we all
have our areas of expertise.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Ok, I think I will do the repair install...

However, I do not have the necessary means to backup files? I do not
have an external HDD or anything like that. How would I be able to back
up fileS?


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sandcracker21

On Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:44:25 -0500, sandcracker21
wrote:

Ok, I think I will do the repair install...

However, I do not have the necessary means to backup files? I do not
have an external HDD or anything like that. How would I be able to back
up fileS?

Lots and LOTS of CDs or DVDs

sandcracker21 wrote:


Ok, I think I will do the repair install...

However, I do not have the necessary means to backup files? I do not
have an external HDD or anything like that. How would I be able to back
up fileS?



Buy an external hard drive or start burning CDs/DVDs. I really don't know
what you expected to hear - there is no magic thought transference ability
built into Windows. ;-)

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

you can check around for a computer club in your area.
check library and schools.

someone there will probably be able to help you for a LOT LESS $ than a computer store.
plus it will give you contacts for help in the future.








"sandcracker21" wrote in message ...

Ok, I think I will do the repair install...

However, I do not have the necessary means to backup files? I do not
have an external HDD or anything like that. How would I be able to back
up fileS?


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sandcracker21

Hello Sandcracker,

other than the suggestions from the other posters, if you have a large
primary hard disk with space spare you could create a second partition
and use this as a temporary backup location.

This would not be a long term solution as if the disk ever failed it
would of course effect both your main and backup partition.

there is a good step by step here ...

'Zolved - Can I create a new Drive or Partition in Windows Vista?'
(http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_c...indows_V ista)
hope this helps


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barman58

Regards,
*Nigel*
the beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not
understand.,- frank herbert