Windows XP had a glitch destroying the /windows/sytem32 directory by renaming it to s[32???.
I have used 98se for a number of years and bought/installed the XP UPGRADE version about a year ago unaware of the shortcomings in that the UPGRADE cannot REPaIR itself. It needs the FULL version. BUMMER that!
I have a dual boot system with XP and Linux OS'. I can access the Windows partition and all directories/files and see the problem.
PROBLEM:
I have the system32 directory/files on another disk but windows will not allow copying to the /windows directory. Nor will it allow me delete or rename the damaged directory.
It appears that in order to save my many files in windows I will have to buy the XP Full Version.
QUESTION:
Will buying the Professional version offer any advantages over the Std "XP Full version"?
Any comments or advice are certainly welcome,
redest
I have used 98se for a number of years and bought/installed the XP UPGRADE version about a year ago unaware of the shortcomings in that the UPGRADE cannot REPaIR itself. It needs the FULL version. BUMMER that!
I have a dual boot system with XP and Linux OS'. I can access the Windows partition and all directories/files and see the problem.
PROBLEM:
I have the system32 directory/files on another disk but windows will not allow copying to the /windows directory. Nor will it allow me delete or rename the damaged directory.
It appears that in order to save my many files in windows I will have to buy the XP Full Version.
QUESTION:
Will buying the Professional version offer any advantages over the Std "XP Full version"?
Any comments or advice are certainly welcome,
redest