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Multiple errors
Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system
re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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Multiple errors
This looks very like a hardware problem!
Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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Multiple errors
I was thinking that even thought the info said outright that it was doing a
full install and that I would lose any data, that in fact it may simply have done an over-install. Just in case this offers a clue, after the install, on one of the few occasions when I could get to the 'net, I downloaded Avast to file, but for some reason it wouldn't install; it reported something being corrupt. I think I downloaded it 2/3 times and never once got it to install correctly. In any event, I'll download the DocMemory and run the test. I just recently installed an additional 256 MB RAM, bringing me to the maximum of 320 MB allowed on this Laptop. I'll also approach HP and ask for different instructions to ensure I am in fact achieving what they now call a "destructive" install. Thanks for your help Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This looks very like a hardware problem! Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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Multiple errors
You're right again, Mr. Paton.
I ran DocMemory and while I don't have specific details, I can say that it passed the first test and failed 42 tests. I replaced the recently purchased 256 MB RAM chip early this morning with the original 64 MB chip and so far it's passed the first 14 tests with no failures. So I guess it's back to the shop where I purchased the chip to see if I can get a replacement, even though I discarded the invoice. Thanks again Noel, it is appreciated. Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This looks very like a hardware problem! Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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You're welcome, Dan - let us know what happens?
-- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... You're right again, Mr. Paton. I ran DocMemory and while I don't have specific details, I can say that it passed the first test and failed 42 tests. I replaced the recently purchased 256 MB RAM chip early this morning with the original 64 MB chip and so far it's passed the first 14 tests with no failures. So I guess it's back to the shop where I purchased the chip to see if I can get a replacement, even though I discarded the invoice. Thanks again Noel, it is appreciated. Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This looks very like a hardware problem! Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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Multiple errors
Replaced the 256 MB chip. Now trying to reinstall the O/S but my
QuickRestore CD's might be corrupt because screen goes blank after about a minute. Might have to order a new set! Oh how I wish I didn't but an OEM, at least I would have the damn disk! "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... You're welcome, Dan - let us know what happens? -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... You're right again, Mr. Paton. I ran DocMemory and while I don't have specific details, I can say that it passed the first test and failed 42 tests. I replaced the recently purchased 256 MB RAM chip early this morning with the original 64 MB chip and so far it's passed the first 14 tests with no failures. So I guess it's back to the shop where I purchased the chip to see if I can get a replacement, even though I discarded the invoice. Thanks again Noel, it is appreciated. Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This looks very like a hardware problem! Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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Multiple errors
What's your total RAM in the system? - try reducing it to just 256MB and
running the install -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Replaced the 256 MB chip. Now trying to reinstall the O/S but my QuickRestore CD's might be corrupt because screen goes blank after about a minute. Might have to order a new set! Oh how I wish I didn't but an OEM, at least I would have the damn disk! "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... You're welcome, Dan - let us know what happens? -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... You're right again, Mr. Paton. I ran DocMemory and while I don't have specific details, I can say that it passed the first test and failed 42 tests. I replaced the recently purchased 256 MB RAM chip early this morning with the original 64 MB chip and so far it's passed the first 14 tests with no failures. So I guess it's back to the shop where I purchased the chip to see if I can get a replacement, even though I discarded the invoice. Thanks again Noel, it is appreciated. Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This looks very like a hardware problem! Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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Total Ram is at the maximum of 320MB. Actually your diagnosis was spot on,
Noel. Changed the new chip and the errors stopped. I had had trouble doing a clean install, obviously because of the faulty chip, but at some point the Restore CD's may have become corrupt. These are the same CD's I used when I replaced the hard drive a couple of years ago; the O/S was installed on two partitions. Now, it looks like I got the system installed but on only one partition. Not sure what else is missing, if anything. Strange also, because I actually stopped the process a number of times because it wasn't doing what it was supposed to do. However when I rebooted, the O/S was up and running. Although it's running quite well, I ordered replacement CD's from Compaq/HP and may redo the whole thing upon receipt, or I might just wait til I experience another problem and do it then. It's just a pita to transfer all the personal stuff off it and then to do all the updates. Thanks for your continued support. I'll keep you posted, if and when something happens. Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... What's your total RAM in the system? - try reducing it to just 256MB and running the install -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Replaced the 256 MB chip. Now trying to reinstall the O/S but my QuickRestore CD's might be corrupt because screen goes blank after about a minute. Might have to order a new set! Oh how I wish I didn't but an OEM, at least I would have the damn disk! "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... You're welcome, Dan - let us know what happens? -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... You're right again, Mr. Paton. I ran DocMemory and while I don't have specific details, I can say that it passed the first test and failed 42 tests. I replaced the recently purchased 256 MB RAM chip early this morning with the original 64 MB chip and so far it's passed the first 14 tests with no failures. So I guess it's back to the shop where I purchased the chip to see if I can get a replacement, even though I discarded the invoice. Thanks again Noel, it is appreciated. Dan "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This looks very like a hardware problem! Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly. See what it reports. -- 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 "Dapper Dan" wrote in message ... Didn't receive any bites on my earlier request, thus did a complete system re-install using a couple of Compaq CD's from a couple of years ago when I had to replace my hard drive. Followed instruction for a Factory Restore. Upon startup I started experiencing similar errors related to msxml.dll, mshtml.dll, shell32.dll. Thinking a faulty install I reinstalled again but continued to receive various errors, i.e. Kernell32.dll, jscript.dll, msjet40.dll and comctl32.dll. Tried going directly to to Windows Update and if one of the above errors didn't stop me, Windows advised that no updates available. Incredible after 4 years or so ! Is anything happening here obvious to those of you that do this frequently ? |
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