Computer will only boot in safe mode.

my computer had died. dead dead dead. it will only boot in safe mode. some ***** who shall remain nameless was deleting files and i think he has deleted an o/s file by accident. i get error messages that won't go away and nothing NOTHING will load
error msg: explore.exe file is linked to missing export SHLWAPI.DLL:SHRegGETUSVALUEA

WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN? AND HOW THE HELL DO I FIX IT?

if anyone can please help, i would be so grateful..

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In safe mode, click start/run and type sfc /scannow into the run box and press the enter key. Windows will check for any missing or damaged OS files and replace them as necessary. You will need to have your Windows cd handy.

See if that helps and post back with the results.

Regards Howard

probably, there's a solution to restore - try rescue disc, search for the listed file in the i-net.. and most certanly, there are people how could fix it. me not..

anyway i propose to rescue what is possible.. means user data and configs..
for this you need a optional shell on your computer or a network connection or.. worst, take your HD out and mount it in another compi..
optional shell could be a dos-bootdisc or a live-cd (e.g. many linux-distros)

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I can't type anything in safe mode, literally nothing comes up, just that error message and that wont go away even if you click ok.

Ok, try a Windows repair as per these instructions HERE.

Regards Howard

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thank you Howard will that work for windows 98/95 too?

Unfortunately not mate. It`s only for WindowsXP/2000.

Regards Howard

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okay, i assume i need to wipe it and re install windows but how do i do that when it won't do anything. I am thinking seriously about kicking it out of the window, given it thinks it's a football anyway....

Take a look HERE for info on reformatting and reinstalling Windows 98.

For a Windows 98 boot floppy, see HERE.

Regards Howard

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thank you, Howard

that was helpful, i have now wiped c drive. hpwever, it does not seem to want to re install windows. I have problems when i get to this point :

Once the reformat is finished put your Windows CD-ROM disk in the CD-ROM drive, and type "D:\setup" at the prompt.

Once Windows is finished installing, reinstall your backup software and restore your data to the hard drive.
i have turned it off and turned it on again and now it just says invalid ystem disk, replace the disk and press any key. tried putting the boot disk in but that doesnt work either?

Take a look HERE for info on how to use the Windows 98 boot floppy.

Regards Howard

i'm still beyond my recomendations...

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me too im afraid, mk_one. i am now at the stage where when you initially start up it says there is a problem with the disk. i dont understand how to now reinstall windows on the machine.... i am not the most technical person with a computer. i suspect i am doing soething wrong with the boot disk as i can't seem to use it.

All the instructions you need are in the links I gave you.

Perhaps you can get a friend who knows about computers to help you? Failing that, you could always take your computer to you local pc shop and ask them to reinstall Windows 98 for you.

Regards Howard

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yes i could go to a shop/ friend... but that would mean the computer had won. and that cannot happen....

I know what you mean mate.

Make sure your boot priority is set in your bios thus.

1st: Floppy drive(A)/2nd: CD-rom(D)/3rd: Hard drive(C). Then save and exit bios.

Boot your computer with the Floppy disk in your drive and follow the instructions in THIS LINK.

Regards Howard

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it seems to be taking a long time..... it says floppy a installed and then there is a little flashing _ as if it wants me to type something, but they keyboard wont type. its plugged in, and further up the screen it says that the mouse and the keyboard have been detected. what is supposed to happen after you re boot with the floppy disk in the A:/ drive>

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Kate

Are using a usb mouse and keyboard? If you are, maybe it`d be better to try using a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. The quotes below are taken from the link I gave you.

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Regards Howard

unfortunately I dont have a ps2, but good suggestion!
which is the windows cd rom disk? i have a disk in front of me which says windows 95 'for distribution with a new pc' and a disk microsoft windows 98 upgrade for users of windows 95. assume its the first one?

ahh it says volume laben (11 characters, ENTER for none)? and it wants me to type something, what do i put? D:\setup isnt working! it just says invalid volume id

okay have followed all the instructions as per this site http://www.techadvice.com/tech/H/HardDriveFormat.htm

now it says c:\>

what does it want? have tried typing D:\setup but it says bad filename

I`d say your Windows 95 cd is the one you should install, then once that`s done, use the 98 upgrade cd.

You`ll probably need a Windows 95 boot disk from HERE.

Try and follow this guide HERE.

If you still have problems after following the above, I stongly suggest you get someone to look at your system. This is because, it`s possible there`s a hardware problem of some kind and that`s why you`re having so many problems installing Windows.

Regards Howard