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Daave
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mm wrote:
> On Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:50:02 -0400, in
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.general you wrote:
>
>> mm wrote:
>>> On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:11:09 -0700, Mike S wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Do you think a Restore would help, especially if I can find out
>>>>> when the sound, USB port, or Device Manager used to work?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I agree with a previous post by Dave, doing a complete factory
>>>> defaults restore would be the best idea, because it would remove a
>>>> lot of junk.
>>>
>>> Okay. Thanks to both you and Daave.
>>>
>>> I just checked and the factory restore point is the only one on the
>>> list.
>>>
>>> When I restore to it, does that nomrally delete data, like email
>>> that's been received, or or remove software, like Chrome Browser?
>>
>> Yes. Make sure you back up all data first, including e-mails and the
>> address book and Web browser favorites/bookmarks, to other media --
>> for example, an external hard drive. Backing up e-mail (unless
>> copies exist on a mail server) can be a bit tricky if you don't know
>> where to look.
>
> I was afraid that would be the case, so I've made arrangements with
> him to back the stuff up. What he should have done is make a restore
> point after he had everything installed, including service packs, but
> he didn't. And every month? or so thereafter. Live and learn. I
> don't think he even knew he had this restore program. It's not
> mentioned in the manual. I think this will work. I hope so.
>
>> If your friend uses Outlook Express, this page should help:
>>
>> http://www.insideoe.com/backup/
>
> Actualy, I think he keeps all his mail on the web. He doesn't get
> that much iiuc. I've been trying to talk him out of that, but this
> time it helps him out. Plus maybe some of his brother's stuff is on
> it.
>
>> Otherwise, Google for information for the mail client or ask here
>> again.
>>
>> Programs will need to be reinstalled. Likewise, service packs and
>> subsequent updates. If the clean restore takes you back to SP1, you
>> may install SP3 (since it includes SP2). Otherwise, post back for
>> more guidance.
>
> Thanks again. Copy to him with your list of things to back up (plus
> any files he stored anywhere), and later to reinstall.
YW. The advantage of only using the Web (including for e-mailing) is no
backups of data are necessary. Web browser favorites/bookmarks may
certainly be saved.
> On Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:50:02 -0400, in
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.general you wrote:
>
>> mm wrote:
>>> On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:11:09 -0700, Mike S wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Do you think a Restore would help, especially if I can find out
>>>>> when the sound, USB port, or Device Manager used to work?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I agree with a previous post by Dave, doing a complete factory
>>>> defaults restore would be the best idea, because it would remove a
>>>> lot of junk.
>>>
>>> Okay. Thanks to both you and Daave.
>>>
>>> I just checked and the factory restore point is the only one on the
>>> list.
>>>
>>> When I restore to it, does that nomrally delete data, like email
>>> that's been received, or or remove software, like Chrome Browser?
>>
>> Yes. Make sure you back up all data first, including e-mails and the
>> address book and Web browser favorites/bookmarks, to other media --
>> for example, an external hard drive. Backing up e-mail (unless
>> copies exist on a mail server) can be a bit tricky if you don't know
>> where to look.
>
> I was afraid that would be the case, so I've made arrangements with
> him to back the stuff up. What he should have done is make a restore
> point after he had everything installed, including service packs, but
> he didn't. And every month? or so thereafter. Live and learn. I
> don't think he even knew he had this restore program. It's not
> mentioned in the manual. I think this will work. I hope so.
>
>> If your friend uses Outlook Express, this page should help:
>>
>> http://www.insideoe.com/backup/
>
> Actualy, I think he keeps all his mail on the web. He doesn't get
> that much iiuc. I've been trying to talk him out of that, but this
> time it helps him out. Plus maybe some of his brother's stuff is on
> it.
>
>> Otherwise, Google for information for the mail client or ask here
>> again.
>>
>> Programs will need to be reinstalled. Likewise, service packs and
>> subsequent updates. If the clean restore takes you back to SP1, you
>> may install SP3 (since it includes SP2). Otherwise, post back for
>> more guidance.
>
> Thanks again. Copy to him with your list of things to back up (plus
> any files he stored anywhere), and later to reinstall.
YW. The advantage of only using the Web (including for e-mailing) is no
backups of data are necessary. Web browser favorites/bookmarks may
certainly be saved.
