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Tried to boot but got this message: the following file is missing or
corrupted : c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd . Type the name of the windows loader..... Found article 258471 on Microsoft help but it only indicated what the problem was but did not give detail steps to solve. Help! Jerry |
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Found article 258471 on Microsoft help but it only
indicated what the problem was but did not give detail steps to solve Are you reading the same version of the KB that I am? I ask because the version I am reading includes the following: "RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, restart the computer with a Windows Millennium Edition Startup disk, and then perform each step until the problem is resolved: 1.Modify the WinBootDir entry in the Msdos.sys file to point to the correct location of the Windows folder. 2.Extract a new copy of the Ifshlp.sys file to the Windows folder and extract a new copy of the Imagehlp.dll file to the Windows\System folder.For additional information about extracting files, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 129605 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129605/EN-US/) How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files 3.If you determine that the Vmm32.vxd file is missing or corrupt, you must rename the file to Vmm32.old in the C:\Windows\System folder, and then reinstall Windows Millennium Edition to re-create this file." I'd forget about 1) but carefully read 2) and before attempting to reinstall Win Me I would look into replacing your existing copies of ifshlp.sys and imagehlp.dll and seeing if this fixes the your problem. Turning to 3) you can check whether the file vmm32.vxd is still present by booting to DOS using a Win Me boot floppy and at the DOS prompt enter: DIR C:\vmm32.vxd /s and then click Enter This should report that the file vmm32.vxd is present and located in the C:\Windows\System folder, if not then you are almost certainly going to have to reinstall Win Me. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: Tried to boot but got this message: the following file is missing or corrupted : c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd . Type the name of the windows loader..... Found article 258471 on Microsoft help but it only indicated what the problem was but did not give detail steps to solve. Help! Jerry |
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I could not find the missing file so I am tiring to install ME over the
existing ME system but I am stopped in windows setup when I get message SU0168 : Your computer already has an operating system installed which can not be upgraded by this version of setup. You need to obtain the windows ME upgrade. I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Anything I can do short of deleting everything on the drive and reinstalling ME? Jerry "Mike M" wrote in message ... Found article 258471 on Microsoft help but it only indicated what the problem was but did not give detail steps to solve Are you reading the same version of the KB that I am? I ask because the version I am reading includes the following: "RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, restart the computer with a Windows Millennium Edition Startup disk, and then perform each step until the problem is resolved: 1.Modify the WinBootDir entry in the Msdos.sys file to point to the correct location of the Windows folder. 2.Extract a new copy of the Ifshlp.sys file to the Windows folder and extract a new copy of the Imagehlp.dll file to the Windows\System folder.For additional information about extracting files, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 129605 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129605/EN-US/) How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files 3.If you determine that the Vmm32.vxd file is missing or corrupt, you must rename the file to Vmm32.old in the C:\Windows\System folder, and then reinstall Windows Millennium Edition to re-create this file." I'd forget about 1) but carefully read 2) and before attempting to reinstall Win Me I would look into replacing your existing copies of ifshlp.sys and imagehlp.dll and seeing if this fixes the your problem. Turning to 3) you can check whether the file vmm32.vxd is still present by booting to DOS using a Win Me boot floppy and at the DOS prompt enter: DIR C:\vmm32.vxd /s and then click Enter This should report that the file vmm32.vxd is present and located in the C:\Windows\System folder, if not then you are almost certainly going to have to reinstall Win Me. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: Tried to boot but got this message: the following file is missing or corrupted : c:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd . Type the name of the windows loader..... Found article 258471 on Microsoft help but it only indicated what the problem was but did not give detail steps to solve. Help! Jerry |
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I'm using the system
restoration disk that came with my computer. Since only you know what model PC you are using and what the instructions were that came with the restoration CD I would suggest you start there. Microsoft don't produce restoration disks, these are produced by PC manufacturers and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model. As for carrying out an in place reinstall, that is reinstalling Win Me over an exiting version, this works if using Win Me media or the Win Me setup files and cab set but is subject to a number of caveats including, if the system has been upgrade to IE6 or WMP9, the removal of certain files before attempting any reinstall. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: I could not find the missing file so I am tiring to install ME over the existing ME system but I am stopped in windows setup when I get message SU0168 : Your computer already has an operating system installed which can not be upgraded by this version of setup. You need to obtain the windows ME upgrade. I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Anything I can do short of deleting everything on the drive and reinstalling ME? |
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Thanks for the help, I have passed this information on to Gateway tech.
support and they are going to look for a solution and get back to me later. I do not hold out much hope. Jerry "Mike M" wrote in message ... I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Since only you know what model PC you are using and what the instructions were that came with the restoration CD I would suggest you start there. Microsoft don't produce restoration disks, these are produced by PC manufacturers and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model. As for carrying out an in place reinstall, that is reinstalling Win Me over an exiting version, this works if using Win Me media or the Win Me setup files and cab set but is subject to a number of caveats including, if the system has been upgrade to IE6 or WMP9, the removal of certain files before attempting any reinstall. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: I could not find the missing file so I am tiring to install ME over the existing ME system but I am stopped in windows setup when I get message SU0168 : Your computer already has an operating system installed which can not be upgraded by this version of setup. You need to obtain the windows ME upgrade. I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Anything I can do short of deleting everything on the drive and reinstalling ME? |
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look here for more details
Do an over-the-top install from the HD - look here for detailed instructions. http://www.crashfixpc.com/reinME.htm post back with any questions (or use the feedback link on the site) -- 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 "Jerry" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help, I have passed this information on to Gateway tech. support and they are going to look for a solution and get back to me later. I do not hold out much hope. Jerry "Mike M" wrote in message ... I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Since only you know what model PC you are using and what the instructions were that came with the restoration CD I would suggest you start there. Microsoft don't produce restoration disks, these are produced by PC manufacturers and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model. As for carrying out an in place reinstall, that is reinstalling Win Me over an exiting version, this works if using Win Me media or the Win Me setup files and cab set but is subject to a number of caveats including, if the system has been upgrade to IE6 or WMP9, the removal of certain files before attempting any reinstall. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: I could not find the missing file so I am tiring to install ME over the existing ME system but I am stopped in windows setup when I get message SU0168 : Your computer already has an operating system installed which can not be upgraded by this version of setup. You need to obtain the windows ME upgrade. I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Anything I can do short of deleting everything on the drive and reinstalling ME? |
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Since I can not Get ME to run, would it be possible to install XP Upgrade
over ME and not loose my files? Jerry "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... look here for more details Do an over-the-top install from the HD - look here for detailed instructions. http://www.crashfixpc.com/reinME.htm post back with any questions (or use the feedback link on the site) -- 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 "Jerry" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help, I have passed this information on to Gateway tech. support and they are going to look for a solution and get back to me later. I do not hold out much hope. Jerry "Mike M" wrote in message ... I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Since only you know what model PC you are using and what the instructions were that came with the restoration CD I would suggest you start there. Microsoft don't produce restoration disks, these are produced by PC manufacturers and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model. As for carrying out an in place reinstall, that is reinstalling Win Me over an exiting version, this works if using Win Me media or the Win Me setup files and cab set but is subject to a number of caveats including, if the system has been upgrade to IE6 or WMP9, the removal of certain files before attempting any reinstall. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: I could not find the missing file so I am tiring to install ME over the existing ME system but I am stopped in windows setup when I get message SU0168 : Your computer already has an operating system installed which can not be upgraded by this version of setup. You need to obtain the windows ME upgrade. I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Anything I can do short of deleting everything on the drive and reinstalling ME? |
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You don't need to get ME to run to be able to reinstall it - read the
article again - you can run the setup command from a floppy boot. Yes, you could probably install XP over the existing system - but whether it would retain your data would depend on the exact corruption it encounters. - either way, it'd be best to back up your data first. -- 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 "Jerry" wrote in message ... Since I can not Get ME to run, would it be possible to install XP Upgrade over ME and not loose my files? Jerry "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... look here for more details Do an over-the-top install from the HD - look here for detailed instructions. http://www.crashfixpc.com/reinME.htm post back with any questions (or use the feedback link on the site) -- 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 "Jerry" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help, I have passed this information on to Gateway tech. support and they are going to look for a solution and get back to me later. I do not hold out much hope. Jerry "Mike M" wrote in message ... I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Since only you know what model PC you are using and what the instructions were that came with the restoration CD I would suggest you start there. Microsoft don't produce restoration disks, these are produced by PC manufacturers and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model. As for carrying out an in place reinstall, that is reinstalling Win Me over an exiting version, this works if using Win Me media or the Win Me setup files and cab set but is subject to a number of caveats including, if the system has been upgrade to IE6 or WMP9, the removal of certain files before attempting any reinstall. -- Mike Maltby Jerry wrote: I could not find the missing file so I am tiring to install ME over the existing ME system but I am stopped in windows setup when I get message SU0168 : Your computer already has an operating system installed which can not be upgraded by this version of setup. You need to obtain the windows ME upgrade. I'm using the system restoration disk that came with my computer. Anything I can do short of deleting everything on the drive and reinstalling ME? |
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