contant annoying msg in windows

[Vehementi]

The GF3 + USB host controllers probably isn't a problem.
The network adapter having an X through it means it's disabled, that's probably your integrated LAN.
And as for the unknown device: try putting the CD that came with your system board into your drive, then trying to search for that driver w/ Device Manager. Be sure to include removable media into your search.
Everything looks ok from there. And you really didn't have to expand everything Just the problematic areas.

 

[Kaiser]

heh,




stupid question: if I ever do a reinstall of my os, will my files be erased? unless I do a clean install right?

 

[Vehementi]

If you just reinstall XP, and not format your drive, your personal files will be gone, but your files not affiliated w/ Windows, i.e. not in the Windows dir, My Documents or subdirectories, user settings, Favorites, etc., will remain. If you have a large hard drive with many partitions, only your first drive (C: ) will be affected.

You could back up your Favorites or anything else you want to keep in a temporary dir, like C:/save or something of the like.

Your files will be safe as long as you don't format your drive.

 

[Kaiser]

hi, me again, okay, here's whats been going on.


I never have that error msg in safe mode, I reinstalled service pack 3, I unstalled my printer drivers, I used 3 different reg cleaners (after having to boot into safe mode to install those darn things)

I looked into microsoft's site and found that the reason why I am getting these errors is that I have more than 64 file types under folder options. I happen to have over 100 file types. Anyone know how I can fix that?

also I still haven't reinstalled Windows 2000 yet. if either of these won't work, then I am going to reformat.

please reply soon guys.

 

[Kaiser]

I just reinstalled windows 2000 and guess what.

its still giving me those messages.
same reasons again, when I download a new program and try to install it, when I try run certain programs etc.


think its the right time to reformat?

 

[poertner_1274]

Well it seems there is a problem imbedded in your system somewhere. If you can afford to format, then I would say do it, but if not, lets just hope someone has thought of something since you last posted that can help.