Having problems . I had to create new user to operate. wold like gat back to fresh install after
i fiqure out how to save all my important stuff and remove junk
Mell of a hess
Filed under: Clean Up Computer
I do not have Windows xp disk, only backup disks. Can I clean up programs and get back to a clean xp?
June 20, 2009
6 thoughts on “I do not have Windows xp disk, only backup disks. Can I clean up programs and get back to a clean xp?”
Comments are closed.
Clean Registry and Optimize PC
Could be a problem, legal junk when dealing with Windows (anything after SP3) NT kernel is copyright protected stuff. One owner. One box per owner. Unless you have the #### codes that are from the original install CD or Network install, gets real messy.
Sure, backups are a great idea, have been for forty years now. Best way to clean up a bugged out system, (and they all get sloppy or toasted) is to do a clean install from the backup set. Then restore all the data that runs or works with that OS.
You need to say if it is the original box that that copy of XP was shipped with. Are you the original non-owner of that XP.Junk like that, is probablly easier to just download or have Ubuntu shipped and run a free OS that is free of Blue Ray and other anti pirate junk that is actually fancy trojans and other viri that 'phone-home' to the mother ship in Redmond at every boot.
If you can call Microsoft and tell them the ###s and the UID and they match , then yes, you may be able to use a backup to restore a defunct system.
Get Ubuntu, it is free, built like a tank with a jet engine.
Or pay for another USER license.
Yeah backup discs are basically the same as the windows xp disk
On reboot tap F8 when optional window opens look for
"Last good known boot up" select it.
After bootup;
Now hold Windows logo key bottom left flag;
Tap "E" once. this is Windows Explorer
Left window click C\: Right side Window delete obsolete Folders; Do not Delete programs go to Control Panel and uninstall;………….jr
you can go to programs>accessories>system tools>system restore.This restores your computer.
you need a computer technician to help you re-install windows.
just presuming!
mercury of love
hi, i cleaned up my pc without the disc,i took the pc back in time,then defragmented and deleted history,removed all unused progs,hope that helps