What is C:\Document & ?

[learninmypc]

That doesn't sound too good it sounds like you got some kind of infection, if you really want to and you will listen to me.
Please download eset for windows xp, give it a full scan and see if it may pick up on something.
https://download.eset.com/com/eset/apps/home/eav/windows/v9/latest/eav_nt32_enu.exe

I just ran eset online scanner & it came up clean.

 

[holdum323]

I don't know XP? If you don't see C:\Windows\system 32> sfc /scannow ain't going to work. Here's what My W10 looks like.

 

[holdum323]

Are you putting a space between sfc /scannow(Space between sfc and /) ?

 

[learninmypc]

Yes, I put a space between sfc /scannow What does The RPC server is unavailable. mean? I googled it http://techgenix.com/troubleshoot-rpc-server-unavailable/

 

[holdum323]

Yes, I put a space between sfc /scannow What does The RPC server is unavailable. mean? I googled it http://techgenix.com/troubleshoot-rpc-server-unavailable/

Hi! I have no clue. See if this helps.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ver-is-unavailable-error-message-when-you-ope

 

[learninmypc]

Both links are greek to me. I think its time for me to thank you for your patience with me & this dinosaur pc
My link mentions registry editing & I know I aint going there so I guess barring a miracle,thanks, I quit

 

[holdum323]

(y)

 

[holdum323]

Hi @learninmypc Here's a link that might keep you busy for awhile. Good luck!https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...665-1668-48e3-9075-bab29feb278b?page=1&auth=1
PS You will still need to figure out how to change the boot order.

 

[learninmypc]

That brings up a whole new question but....??

 

[learninmypc]

Hi @learninmypc Here's a link that might keep you busy for awhile. Good luck!https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...665-1668-48e3-9075-bab29feb278b?page=1&auth=1
PS You will still need to figure out how to change the boot order.

But ??? Bear with me, I think it was F1 I tapped while rebooting, it brought up a blue screen with white letters & while being stupid & using the up & down arrow keys & stupidly playing around not knowing what I was doing, I think I changed the boot order to the CD 1st. I was going to PM a poster in here about his/her XP but I tried something & ended up downloading what I think is the 32 bit Win XP Pro OS. https://pcriver.com/operating-systems/windows-xp-professional-iso-download.html
IF I stick the CD in the XP Pro & reboot it, will it install the XP OS & then I go the the link you told me to have fun with & start downloading the MS updates?????

 

[holdum323]

Hi My post was about free XP ISO files. Your link is also XP ISO files. Don't know what your asking. What I would do is create a back up image of the OS with a 3rd party image program, and then go for the install with the CD you created. Your link looked like W7 might be a option also. I like your link. My understanding is that MS no longer supports XP, so I don't know about the updates. You'll just have to try.Go for it!(y) Have you thought about Linux sense you have the boot order changed to CD/DVD?

 

[learninmypc]

Right now & for the next couple days, I would like to "try" to RE install the OS if possible. UNfortunately I had a disk that had XP on it with SP3 I think but I may of tossed it . If all else fails, perhaps Linux.
I didn''t look at your link too closely, maybe do so later. I'm hoping for a miracle , smoke is exiting my ears lol

 

[holdum323]

Hi! Your link is better then my link for the ISO files(y). I just checked my link closer and a lot of the links are 404, meaning not supported any more. Good luck. What do you have to lose. It's been fun. Will wait for the next chapter.

 

[learninmypc]

Thanks, don't know when next chapter will be

 

[learninmypc]

@holdum323 @DavidBailey The last Chapter ? I'm amazingly shocked, Reinstalled OS & problem solved thank you guys

 

[DavidBailey]

If your computer is running good now would be a good time to make a backup system image with Macrium Reflect.

https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree

 

[learninmypc]

I will look into in, thank you

 

[holdum323]

Here's a Zip file I created using PSR and Macrium Reflect. Making OS backups is a piece of cake.

 

[learninmypc]

Pardon my "ignorance" but a piece of cake to one, is not to someone else. Sure, if one does them alot, thjey become easy.
Anyhow, 1st I need to find out how many CD's it'll take to back it up. My $$$$ is so limited it is not funny.No joke.

 

[holdum323]

Pardon my "ignorance" but a piece of cake to one, is not to someone else. Sure, if one does them alot, thjey become easy.
Anyhow, 1st I need to find out how many CD's it'll take to back it up. My $$$$ is so limited it is not funny.No joke.

DVD's are about 50 cents a piece. You crack me up some times. Back ups are a piece of cake for even you @learninmypc I'm 79 years old and I learned.

 

[DavidBailey]

Anyhow, 1st I need to find out how many CD's it'll take to back it up

Forget CDs or DVDs.
Get a 64 GB usb drive.
I got a 1 TB external HD to keep images on.

 

[learninmypc]

@DavidBailey , I'll tell you what, Christmas is right around the corner, I'll PM you my address & you can buy me one because as I said, my income is small & I am not kidding!!

 

[learninmypc]

DVD's are about 50 cents a piece. You crack me up some times. Back ups are a piece of cake for even you @learninmypc I'm 79 years old and I learned.

I've never dlone a back up so no, it wouldn't be a piece of cake. I may try.

 

[DavidBailey]

@DavidBailey , I'll tell you what, Christmas is right around the corner, I'll PM you my address & you can buy me one because as I said, my income is small & I am not kidding!!

From Walmart.
You probably don't have a credit or debit card so you would have to walk to the store instead of ordering on-line.