can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

can't change x2 to x1

My brother called for advice. Because he couldn't access internet (AOL) he
decided to reinstall Window ME. Found cabinet files in
c:\windows\options\cab. double clicked on setup. watched all the reinstall
messages for about an hour. when computer rebooted itself the message was
can't change x2 to x1. I told him to try delete key on reboot -- bios --
bus speed. unable to change his bios. told him to try safe mode. Safe
mode gave same message -- can't change x2 to x1 then computer freezes.
Because ME he does not have boot in MS-DOS. He ordered recover disc but
instructions say he will loose all data.

Any suggestions?

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

Your %1/%2 error is caused usually by Norton LiveUpdate, corrupting the
System Restore archive - although there are other possible causes.

Do a Search for the file WININIT.INI - if you find it, then rename it to
WININIT.JNK, and reboot - your problem should be gone.

If you don't find it, then try this - Start|Run - enter SCANREG /FIX into
the dialog box, and click OK - windows will reboot - see if that fixes it.

If not, then open Windows Explorer - check in Folder Properties that you are
able to view Hidden and System files (two settings), then Search on your PC
for files named '_RESTORE' (without the quotes) - you should find the
C:\_RESTORE folder - r-click on it, and select Properties.
How many files/folders are there? If it's around 64 thousand, then
LiveUpdate has been up to its tricks again, and you'll have to completely
remove the folder from DOS - use the following method, which seems to be
the easiest at present.

Reboot to DOS using your Startup disk enter the following commands at the
A:\ prompt.

ATTRIB -R -H -S C:\_RESTORE
REN C:\_RESTORE OLDREST

remove the floppy, and reboot to normal windows. - your error should be
gone, and you should now have a new, single restore point. Go to Windows
Explorer, and delete the C:\OLDREST folder

HTH


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"idmonnnn" wrote in message
...
can't change x2 to x1

My brother called for advice. Because he couldn't access internet (AOL)
he
decided to reinstall Window ME. Found cabinet files in
c:\windows\options\cab. double clicked on setup. watched all the
reinstall
messages for about an hour. when computer rebooted itself the message was
can't change x2 to x1. I told him to try delete key on reboot -- bios --
bus speed. unable to change his bios. told him to try safe mode. Safe
mode gave same message -- can't change x2 to x1 then computer freezes.
Because ME he does not have boot in MS-DOS. He ordered recover disc but
instructions say he will loose all data.

Any suggestions?

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

Thanks for helping. If it doesn't work you are not responsible. If it does
work I will contribute to your favorite charity. I'll let you know when he
tries it. I programmed it into batch file for him.

Thanks again

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

ADHOC FRATER MEUS CONSILIA TUI NON ADPARABAT
INTERIM QUOD EST BENEFACTOR CHARITATIS PRINCEPS TUI

(
I O U
)


- -
SPURII TE IN PULVEREM CONTERERE NON PREBE

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

Hmmm - it's 35 years since I studied Latin.....
according to InterTrans, that means
ADHOC BROTHER MY COUNSELLORS YOUR NOT ADPARABAT TO SLAY AND IS BENEFACTOR
BENEVOLENCE LEADING POLITICIAN YOUR

.....which doesn't mean a lot more!:)
so I'll assume that you're not accusing me of being a politician, but are
saying that I slew your malefactor?

Glad I was able to help!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"idmonnnn" wrote in message
. ..

ADHOC FRATER MEUS CONSILIA TUI NON ADPARABAT
INTERIM QUOD EST BENEFACTOR CHARITATIS PRINCEPS TUI

(
I O U
)


- -
SPURII TE IN PULVEREM CONTERERE NON PREBE

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

ADHOC == till now
FRATER == brother
MEUS == my
CONSILIA == suggestions
TUI == your
NON == not
ADPARABAT== attempted

Up to now my brother has not attempted your suggestions.

INTERIM == meantime
QUOD == what
EST == is
BENEFACTOR == he who confers a favor
CHARITATIS == charitable
PRINCEPS == foremost
TUI== of you

In the meantime what is your favorite charity?


Parenthetically, since my last post he did try your suggestions, and the
result was dramatic. Although you are not really into Latin as I had
suspected, your computer advice was right on target. And he conveys to you
his many thanks.

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

"idmonnnn" wrote in message
...
ADHOC == till now
FRATER == brother
MEUS == my
CONSILIA == suggestions
TUI == your
NON == not
ADPARABAT== attempted

Up to now my brother has not attempted your suggestions.

INTERIM == meantime
QUOD == what
EST == is
BENEFACTOR == he who confers a favor
CHARITATIS == charitable
PRINCEPS == foremost
TUI== of you

In the meantime what is your favorite charity?


Parenthetically, since my last post he did try your suggestions, and the
result was dramatic. Although you are not really into Latin as I had
suspected, your computer advice was right on target. And he conveys to
you
his many thanks.




:D
Thanks for the translation! - and glad to hear the effect of the eventual
use of my suggestions!
As to favourite charity - since I'm in the UK, and you would appear to be in
the US, there's little chance that my charities would be available for your
donations (if any - it's not compulsory!) - so please pick a local
cat-protection charity of some kind.... or an African famine-relief one.

Good luck to both you and your brother.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

African famine-relief one.




http://flathat.wm.edu/2006-02-24/story.php?type=1&aid=1

Thanks again for the scanreg tip, etc!

can't change x2 to x1 error message suggestions?
 

"idmonnnn" wrote in message
...
African famine-relief one.




http://flathat.wm.edu/2006-02-24/story.php?type=1&aid=1

Thanks again for the scanreg tip, etc!



Good on yer! (as those in Oz would say)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm