[TechAssist] Re: Windows 2000 question
- From: Intrepid Video Support <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:48:15 -0500
I wish people would send private messages "PRIVATELY"!
Electronics Service wrote:
> Hey Bil,
>
> Where is the Mitsubishi Schematic I sent/loan you a year ago?
>
> I am still waiting for you to return it. This would be for a VS-5007R.
>
> Marcello for Electronics Service Inc.
> Honolulu,Hi.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bil Green" <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Satguy" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:31 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows 2000 question
>
>
>
>>While booting up press F8. At the startup menu select Last Known Good
>>Configuration. Windows 2000 Pro does not have System Restore built in.
>>It does however have a backup (Start Menu > Programs > Accessories >
>>System Tools > Backup).
>>
>>But you would have had to backup the System State (using "Backup") to
>>be able to "go back". Most people don't backup their system. It's too
>>late when it takes a dump. I backup the System State, registry (after
>>installing each program) and also backup my entire hard drive (onto
>>another drive) using Norton Ghost, every so many weeks. For some this
>>should be done much more often.
>>
>>If Windows 2000 or XP is really messed up, you can use the install CD
>>to do what is often called an upgrade install (AKA repair install).
>>This will really improve things if the Windows files are the problem.
>>
>>Your desktop, personal files, and programs will not be affected if
>>you do this correctly. DO NOT choose "install a fresh copy". This
>>will wipe out everything. Formatting is rarely necessary. I have had
>>such good results doing the repair install.
>>
>>If the registry is messed up do to one or more installed programs
>>then TuneUp Utilities 2003 can work wonders (as long as you can boot
>>up to Windows). This is the best registry cleaner I have used. After
>>installing and uninstalling many dozens of programs, my PC works
>>like new (using TuneUp to clean the registry after each uninstall).
>>
>>I also use a program which backs up the entire My Documents folder
>>every few hours (incremental backup) onto a CDRW. Don't have to do
>>anything except click OK each time. Al this is so easy and gives you
>>so much protection. Your hard drive will eventually fail and all data
>>may be lost.
>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>Best regards,
>>
>> Bil Green
>> 2001 TV VCR
>> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
>> 760-934-2001 mailto:tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>Thursday, November 20, 2003, 8:13:33 PM, you wrote:
>>
>>S> Does anyone know how to go back to a previous know good startup date
>
> for
>
>>S> Windows 2000 professional edition?
>>
>>S> Shaun
>>S> Advanced Electronics
>>S> Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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>>S> satguy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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