Windows ME Update

I downloaded the last windows update and now I can't
start my computer. I can't enter SETUP to access my BIOS.

I get the following message.

Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2

Windows could not upgrade one or more system files before
starting.

Windows may not start or run properly.

If Windows fails to start, run SETUP again.

Press any Key to continue.



Computer is completely locked at this point. When I turn
the computer on it goes right into the Windows ME white
screen with the moving bar at the bottom then I get what
was above.

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


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I downloaded the last windows update and now I can't
start my computer. I can't enter SETUP to access my BIOS.

I get the following message.

Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2
%1 : %2

Windows could not upgrade one or more system files before
starting.

Windows may not start or run properly.

If Windows fails to start, run SETUP again.

Press any Key to continue.



Computer is completely locked at this point. When I turn
the computer on it goes right into the Windows ME white
screen with the moving bar at the bottom then I get what
was above.