Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD

Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD



I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME that it
could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60 GB out
of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free. Since I
have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As a
relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping the
contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.



In the process, I have created six problems for myself:

1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I do not
know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone else's
computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally unbelievable.
Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape Button.
What is the correct way to restore that file?

2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead of two
options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select ME or XP.
But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is eventually
likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer configuration I see
only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS Writer F. Do
I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?

3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry Point
Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic Link
Library Kernel32.dll.

4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System Shutdown
within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System

5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to fix any
errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by reformatting the
HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security patches, the
virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed using
very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio cards.

6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough memory
for re-installation.



How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth functioning?



P. Jayant

Mike
Tue Jun 01 08:05:33 CDT 2004

Some random thoughts:

> Since I have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect.

Are you sure? What are you running an 8086 vintage 1982? If you mean 2GB
then that could well be your problem as you need to limit vcache to 512MB
otherwise you will run out of address space.

For more details see:
MS KB 253912 - ""Out of Memory" Error Messages with Large Amounts of RAM
Installed" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=253912). The reason is that
allocating more than 512MB of RAM to vcache will exhaust all available upper
memory addresses and thus prevent them being used for other purposes. This
problem is easily fixed as follows:
To limit vcache, open system.ini and add the lines
[VCache]
MaxFileCache=512000
Note that this will still mean that all memory is available to applications
but is simply limiting the amount used as virtual cache

> 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> ROOT>\system32\hal.dll

Why didn't say at the very start of your message multi-booting Win Me with XP?
By reinstalling Win Me over an XP system you've managed to screw your master
boot record. I suspect but cannot confirm that you will have to fix this by
now performing a repair of XP.

> How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> functioning?

What exactly is that "original shape" to which you wish to return? Did you
start with Win Me and then later upgrade to XP and choose to install XP to a
second partition and multiboot between the two operating systems?
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mcmaltby@hotmail.com


P. Jayant <pjayant@sancharnet.in> wrote:

> Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
>
>
>
> I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
> separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME that it
> could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60 GB out
> of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free.
> Since I have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect.
> As a relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping the
> contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
>
>
>
> In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
>
> 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I do not
> know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone else's
> computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally unbelievable.
> Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape
> Button. What is the correct way to restore that file?
>
> 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead of two
> options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select ME or
> XP. But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
> eventually likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer
> configuration I see only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive
> E and CS Writer F. Do I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes,
> how?
>
> 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry Point
> Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic Link
> Library Kernel32.dll.
>
> 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System Shutdown
> within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
>
> 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to fix any
> errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
> installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by reformatting
> the HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security
> patches, the virus patches and even important drivers for video cards
> installed using very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and
> Audio cards.
>
> 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough memory
> for re-installation.
>
>
>
> How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> functioning?
>
>
>
> P. Jayant

Joan
Tue Jun 01 08:26:00 CDT 2004

That sounds like you have Blaster virus in there.
Joan

P. Jayant wrote:
>
> 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
> Shutdown within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
>

fhebornin70
Mon Jul 19 16:35:01 CDT 2004

I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to your problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I was told by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands for "Multiple Errors", LOL.

"P. Jayant" wrote:

> Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
>
>
>
> I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
> separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME that it
> could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60 GB out
> of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free. Since I
> have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As a
> relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping the
> contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
>
>
>
> In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
>
> 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I do not
> know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone else's
> computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally unbelievable.
> Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape Button.
> What is the correct way to restore that file?
>
> 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead of two
> options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select ME or XP.
> But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is eventually
> likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer configuration I see
> only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS Writer F. Do
> I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
>
> 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry Point
> Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic Link
> Library Kernel32.dll.
>
> 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System Shutdown
> within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
>
> 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to fix any
> errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
> installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by reformatting the
> HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security patches, the
> virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed using
> very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio cards.
>
> 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough memory
> for re-installation.
>
>
>
> How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth functioning?
>
>
>
> P. Jayant
>
>
>

Heather
Mon Jul 19 16:48:44 CDT 2004

I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft* would
make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!

HF
"fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to your
problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I was told
by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands for
"Multiple Errors", LOL.
>
> "P. Jayant" wrote:
>
> > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
> >
> >
> >
> > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
> > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME that
it
> > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60 GB
out
> > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free.
Since I
> > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As a
> > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping the
> > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> >
> >
> >
> > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> >
> > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I do
not
> > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone
else's
> > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally unbelievable.
> > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape
Button.
> > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> >
> > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead of
two
> > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select ME or
XP.
> > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
eventually
> > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer configuration I
see
> > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS Writer F.
Do
> > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> >
> > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry
Point
> > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic Link
> > Library Kernel32.dll.
> >
> > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System Shutdown
> > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> >
> > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to fix
any
> > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
> > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by reformatting
the
> > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security patches,
the
> > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed using
> > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio cards.
> >
> > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough
memory
> > for re-installation.
> >
> >
> >
> > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
functioning?
> >
> >
> >
> > P. Jayant
> >
> >
> >

Joan
Tue Jul 20 04:11:38 CDT 2004

ROFL Go tell em' girl.
Joan

Heather wrote:
> I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft*
> would make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!
>
> HF

Jan
Tue Jul 20 06:45:47 CDT 2004

"Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:OFLjKodbEHA.3888@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft* would
> make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!


Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))

Welcome home Heather!

Jan :)

>
> "fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> > I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to your
> problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I was
told
> by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands for
> "Multiple Errors", LOL.
> >
> > "P. Jayant" wrote:
> >
> > > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
> > > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME that
> it
> > > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60 GB
> out
> > > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free.
> Since I
> > > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As a
> > > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping the
> > > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> > >
> > > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> > > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I do
> not
> > > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone
> else's
> > > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally unbelievable.
> > > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape
> Button.
> > > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> > >
> > > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead of
> two
> > > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select ME
or
> XP.
> > > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
> eventually
> > > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer configuration
I
> see
> > > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS Writer
F.
> Do
> > > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> > >
> > > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry
> Point
> > > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic Link
> > > Library Kernel32.dll.
> > >
> > > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
Shutdown
> > > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> > >
> > > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to fix
> any
> > > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
> > > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by
reformatting
> the
> > > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security
patches,
> the
> > > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed
using
> > > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio cards.
> > >
> > > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough
> memory
> > > for re-installation.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> functioning?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > P. Jayant
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>

Joan
Tue Jul 20 08:52:30 CDT 2004

Where have you been Jan, she's been back a while <g>
Joan

Jan Il wrote:
>
> Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
>
> Welcome home Heather!
>
> Jan :)
>

Jan
Tue Jul 20 10:01:06 CDT 2004

Hey Joan! :-)

"Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:OsrjQDmbEHA.2660@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Where have you been Jan, she's been back a while <g>

Heh! In the boonies!! Up in them thar hills of 'ol Virginny. ;-)) I'm
finally off on my wonderlust/ancestral Cherokee homeland/clan renewal and
research/vacation through Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. I'm just peeking
in as I get a chance for a room, one that don't leak, and a hookup for the
Internet. My tent did not come with the right size elec. outlets.....just
leaks....<sigh>.....bummer....

I'll be stationary for a day or so here in the heart of Civil War country to
soak up some sights, and dry my powder a bit before I'm off to the hills
again. Just thought I'd pop in and run my tin cup along the fence a time or
two the keep the natives on their toes. ;-))

Jan :)

>
> Jan Il wrote:
> >
> > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> >
> > Welcome home Heather!
> >
> > Jan :)
> >
>
>

Heather
Tue Jul 20 13:02:39 CDT 2004

ROFL!! At least when I stayed in my Scottish ancestor's house, it had
running water and plumbing!! And 2 computers!! Maybe y'all should have
stayed with England instead of severing ties.....lol!!

Sounds like fun tho......wouldn't mind seeing the Civil War sites. Some of
my genealogy research touches on that era.

Have fun and behave yourself....

Heather

"Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
news:uxhaljmbEHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>
> Heh! In the boonies!! Up in them thar hills of 'ol Virginny. ;-)) I'm
> finally off on my wonderlust/ancestral Cherokee homeland/clan renewal and
> research/vacation through Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. I'm just
peeking
> in as I get a chance for a room, one that don't leak, and a hookup for the
> Internet. My tent did not come with the right size elec. outlets.....just
> leaks....<sigh>.....bummer....
>
> I'll be stationary for a day or so here in the heart of Civil War country
to
> soak up some sights, and dry my powder a bit before I'm off to the hills
> again. Just thought I'd pop in and run my tin cup along the fence a time
or
> two the keep the natives on their toes. ;-))
>
> Jan :)
>
> >
> > Jan Il wrote:
> > >
> > > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> > >
> > > Welcome home Heather!
> > >
> > > Jan :)
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jan
Tue Jul 20 14:49:34 CDT 2004

> Have fun and behave yourself....

'k......but...the hard part is figuring out which one to do first.....???

;-)))))))

Jan :)
>
>
>
> "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> news:uxhaljmbEHA.4060@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >
> > Heh! In the boonies!! Up in them thar hills of 'ol Virginny. ;-)) I'm
> > finally off on my wonderlust/ancestral Cherokee homeland/clan renewal
and
> > research/vacation through Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. I'm just
> peeking
> > in as I get a chance for a room, one that don't leak, and a hookup for
the
> > Internet. My tent did not come with the right size elec.
outlets.....just
> > leaks....<sigh>.....bummer....
> >
> > I'll be stationary for a day or so here in the heart of Civil War
country
> to
> > soak up some sights, and dry my powder a bit before I'm off to the hills
> > again. Just thought I'd pop in and run my tin cup along the fence a time
> or
> > two the keep the natives on their toes. ;-))
> >
> > Jan :)
> >
> > >
> > > Jan Il wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> > > >
> > > > Welcome home Heather!
> > > >
> > > > Jan :)
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Joan
Tue Jul 20 15:30:42 CDT 2004

<lol> Don't think we'll go there.
Joan

Jan Il wrote:
>
> 'k......but...the hard part is figuring out which one to do
> first.....???
>
> ;-)))))))
>
> Jan :)

Richard
Tue Jul 20 19:15:48 CDT 2004

Clearly "behave yourself" comes before "have fun".

heh, heh, heh <G>

--
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"Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> <lol> Don't think we'll go there.
> Joan

Jan
Wed Jul 21 06:41:15 CDT 2004

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:uxa3TfrbEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Clearly "behave yourself" comes before "have fun".
>
> heh, heh, heh <G>

Ooops.....

;-)))))

Jan :)
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] rgharper@email.com
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
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>
>
> "Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> news:u5VkKkpbEHA.3016@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > <lol> Don't think we'll go there.
> > Joan
>
>

Joan
Wed Jul 21 14:58:07 CDT 2004

<lol> That say's a lot.
Joan

Jan Il wrote:
> Ooops.....
>
> ;-)))))
>
> Jan :)
>>

Noel
Wed Jul 21 15:01:29 CDT 2004

Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
<gd&r>

Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

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"Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
news:eSOlc2kbEHA.3944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> news:OFLjKodbEHA.3888@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft*
would
> > make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!
>
>
> Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
>
> Welcome home Heather!
>
> Jan :)
>
> >
> > "fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> > > I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to your
> > problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I was
> told
> > by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands for
> > "Multiple Errors", LOL.
> > >
> > > "P. Jayant" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
> > > > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME
that
> > it
> > > > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60
GB
> > out
> > > > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free.
> > Since I
> > > > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As a
> > > > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping
the
> > > > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> > > >
> > > > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> > > > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I
do
> > not
> > > > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone
> > else's
> > > > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally
unbelievable.
> > > > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape
> > Button.
> > > > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> > > >
> > > > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead
of
> > two
> > > > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select
ME
> or
> > XP.
> > > > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
> > eventually
> > > > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer
configuration
> I
> > see
> > > > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS
Writer
> F.
> > Do
> > > > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> > > >
> > > > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry
> > Point
> > > > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic
Link
> > > > Library Kernel32.dll.
> > > >
> > > > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
> Shutdown
> > > > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> > > >
> > > > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to
fix
> > any
> > > > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
> > > > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by
> reformatting
> > the
> > > > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security
> patches,
> > the
> > > > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed
> using
> > > > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio
cards.
> > > >
> > > > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough
> > memory
> > > > for re-installation.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> > functioning?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > P. Jayant
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
>
>

Joan
Wed Jul 21 15:07:33 CDT 2004

shush she hasn't come in with a problem <g>
Joan

Noel Paton wrote:
> Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> <gd&r>
>
> Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
>

Noel
Wed Jul 21 15:16:01 CDT 2004

....yet!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
news:uRTqg51bEHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> shush she hasn't come in with a problem <g>
> Joan
>
> Noel Paton wrote:
> > Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> > <gd&r>
> >
> > Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
> >
>
>

Joan
Wed Jul 21 15:33:44 CDT 2004

<lol>
Joan

Noel Paton wrote:
> ....yet!
>
>

Jan
Wed Jul 21 16:13:55 CDT 2004

"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:OCEAE21bEHA.2544@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> <gd&r>
>
> Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?

Hey Noel!! Actually, I'm still afoot in the Virginia heartlands. Sprung a
leak in me tent, so had to come to town to get a new one, and apply for a
permit to go into some of the Tribal lands to do some research.
Sooo...thought I'd just pop in while I was here for a few days and see how
all was doing. But, I'll be off again to the boonies in a day or so for a
bit.

Jan :)
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> news:eSOlc2kbEHA.3944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > news:OFLjKodbEHA.3888@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft*
> would
> > > make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!
> >
> >
> > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> >
> > Welcome home Heather!
> >
> > Jan :)
> >
> > >
> > > "fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> > > > I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to
your
> > > problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I
was
> > told
> > > by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands for
> > > "Multiple Errors", LOL.
> > > >
> > > > "P. Jayant" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing
HD
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on
a
> > > > > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME
> that
> > > it
> > > > > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though
60
> GB
> > > out
> > > > > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was
free.
> > > Since I
> > > > > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As
a
> > > > > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping
> the
> > > > > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
> > > > > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I
> do
> > > not
> > > > > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from
someone
> > > else's
> > > > > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally
> unbelievable.
> > > > > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the
Escape
> > > Button.
> > > > > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> > > > >
> > > > > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three
instead
> of
> > > two
> > > > > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select
> ME
> > or
> > > XP.
> > > > > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
> > > eventually
> > > > > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer
> configuration
> > I
> > > see
> > > > > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS
> Writer
> > F.
> > > Do
> > > > > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> > > > >
> > > > > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying
Entry
> > > Point
> > > > > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic
> Link
> > > > > Library Kernel32.dll.
> > > > >
> > > > > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
> > Shutdown
> > > > > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> > > > >
> > > > > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to
> fix
> > > any
> > > > > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
> > > > > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by
> > reformatting
> > > the
> > > > > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security
> > patches,
> > > the
> > > > > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed
> > using
> > > > > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio
> cards.
> > > > >
> > > > > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't
enough
> > > memory
> > > > > for re-installation.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> > > functioning?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > P. Jayant
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jan
Wed Jul 21 16:15:12 CDT 2004


"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:uEgqL%231bEHA.3636@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> ....yet!

Heh....it's not my PC.......<vbhg>

Jan :)
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "Joan Archer" <archer_joan@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> news:uRTqg51bEHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > shush she hasn't come in with a problem <g>
> > Joan
> >
> > Noel Paton wrote:
> > > Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> > > <gd&r>
> > >
> > > Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Noel
Wed Jul 21 16:08:28 CDT 2004

(oh goody - a few more days of peace? :)))

have fun!

<sound of running feet receding into the distance with cries of 'Ouch!'>

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
news:uUstiY2bEHA.3016@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:OCEAE21bEHA.2544@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> > <gd&r>
> >
> > Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
>
> Hey Noel!! Actually, I'm still afoot in the Virginia heartlands. Sprung
a
> leak in me tent, so had to come to town to get a new one, and apply for a
> permit to go into some of the Tribal lands to do some research.
> Sooo...thought I'd just pop in while I was here for a few days and see how
> all was doing. But, I'll be off again to the boonies in a day or so for a
> bit.
>
> Jan :)
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> >
> > "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> > news:eSOlc2kbEHA.3944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > > news:OFLjKodbEHA.3888@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft*
> > would
> > > > make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> > >
> > > Welcome home Heather!
> > >
> > > Jan :)
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
> > > > news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> > > > > I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to
> your
> > > > problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I
> was
> > > told
> > > > by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands
for
> > > > "Multiple Errors", LOL.
> > > > >
> > > > > "P. Jayant" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after
replacing
> HD
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each
on
> a
> > > > > > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing
ME
> > that
> > > > it
> > > > > > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though
> 60
> > GB
> > > > out
> > > > > > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was
> free.
> > > > Since I
> > > > > > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect.
As
> a
> > > > > > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD,
piping
> > the
> > > > > > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying
<WINDOWS
> > > > > > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it.
I
> > do
> > > > not
> > > > > > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from
> someone
> > > > else's
> > > > > > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally
> > unbelievable.
> > > > > > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the
> Escape
> > > > Button.
> > > > > > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three
> instead
> > of
> > > > two
> > > > > > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course
select
> > ME
> > > or
> > > > XP.
> > > > > > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
> > > > eventually
> > > > > > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer
> > configuration
> > > I
> > > > see
> > > > > > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS
> > Writer
> > > F.
> > > > Do
> > > > > > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying
> Entry
> > > > Point
> > > > > > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the
Dynamic
> > Link
> > > > > > Library Kernel32.dll.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
> > > Shutdown
> > > > > > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted
to
> > fix
> > > > any
> > > > > > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The
XP
> > > > > > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by
> > > reformatting
> > > > the
> > > > > > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security
> > > patches,
> > > > the
> > > > > > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards
installed
> > > using
> > > > > > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio
> > cards.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't
> enough
> > > > memory
> > > > > > for re-installation.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> > > > functioning?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > P. Jayant
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Heather
Wed Jul 21 19:53:36 CDT 2004

I am trying to picture you in *buckskins and braids*.....but it eludes me,
grin. Are you doing some genealogy? Must be fascinating!! I know there
are sites and or researchers who are tracking their Indian background and
can *scout* around for one if you want. (and I didn't mean to make that
pun, but it is such a bad one, I will leave it in, kemo sabe, lol)

Hey....Jay Silverheels (Tonto) is from around these here parts, btw. He was
from the Six Nations Reserve at Brantford which is also the home of Wayne
Gretzky.....and now the hockey *nuts* will perk up (VBG)

Have fun.....and don't behave!! That would not be your M.O.....lol.

Cheers......Heather
"Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
news:uUstiY2bEHA.3016@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:OCEAE21bEHA.2544@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> > <gd&r>
> >
> > Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
>
> Hey Noel!! Actually, I'm still afoot in the Virginia heartlands. Sprung
a
> leak in me tent, so had to come to town to get a new one, and apply for a
> permit to go into some of the Tribal lands to do some research.
> Sooo...thought I'd just pop in while I was here for a few days and see how
> all was doing. But, I'll be off again to the boonies in a day or so for a
> bit.
>
> Jan :)
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> >
> > "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> > news:eSOlc2kbEHA.3944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > > news:OFLjKodbEHA.3888@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of Microsoft*
> > would
> > > > make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> > >
> > > Welcome home Heather!
> > >
> > > Jan :)
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
> > > > news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> > > > > I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to
> your
> > > > problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives. I
> was
> > > told
> > > > by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands
for
> > > > "Multiple Errors", LOL.
> > > > >
> > > > > "P. Jayant" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after
replacing
> HD
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each
on
> a
> > > > > > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing
ME
> > that
> > > > it
> > > > > > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though
> 60
> > GB
> > > > out
> > > > > > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was
> free.
> > > > Since I
> > > > > > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect.
As
> a
> > > > > > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD,
piping
> > the
> > > > > > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying
<WINDOWS
> > > > > > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it.
I
> > do
> > > > not
> > > > > > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from
> someone
> > > > else's
> > > > > > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally
> > unbelievable.
> > > > > > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the
> Escape
> > > > Button.
> > > > > > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three
> instead
> > of
> > > > two
> > > > > > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course
select
> > ME
> > > or
> > > > XP.
> > > > > > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is
> > > > eventually
> > > > > > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer
> > configuration
> > > I
> > > > see
> > > > > > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS
> > Writer
> > > F.
> > > > Do
> > > > > > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying
> Entry
> > > > Point
> > > > > > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the
Dynamic
> > Link
> > > > > > Library Kernel32.dll.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
> > > Shutdown
> > > > > > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted
to
> > fix
> > > > any
> > > > > > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The
XP
> > > > > > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by
> > > reformatting
> > > > the
> > > > > > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security
> > > patches,
> > > > the
> > > > > > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards
installed
> > > using
> > > > > > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio
> > cards.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't
> enough
> > > > memory
> > > > > > for re-installation.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> > > > functioning?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > P. Jayant
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Joan
Thu Jul 22 05:52:06 CDT 2004

You're wicked <lol>
Joan

Noel Paton wrote:
> (oh goody - a few more days of peace? :)))
>
> have fun!
>
> <sound of running feet receding into the distance with cries of
> 'Ouch!'>
>

Joan
Thu Jul 22 05:55:09 CDT 2004

Hope you have a great time on your travels and stay out of those leaky
tents <eg>
Joan

Jan Il wrote:
> Hey Noel!! Actually, I'm still afoot in the Virginia heartlands.
> Sprung a leak in me tent, so had to come to town to get a new one,
> and apply for a permit to go into some of the Tribal lands to do some
> research.
>snip>

Jan
Thu Jul 22 06:46:48 CDT 2004

"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:%23m3Dfb2bEHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> (oh goody - a few more days of peace? :)))
>
> have fun!
>
> <sound of running feet receding into the distance with cries of 'Ouch!'>

.....(hehehe).....and this when I have just had my second lesson in
effective tomahawk application. Still just a tidge off the mark, but.....

I knew I could count on your good wishes...<g>

Jan :)
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> news:uUstiY2bEHA.3016@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> > news:OCEAE21bEHA.2544@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> > > <gd&r>
> > >
> > > Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
> >
> > Hey Noel!! Actually, I'm still afoot in the Virginia heartlands.
Sprung
> a
> > leak in me tent, so had to come to town to get a new one, and apply for
a
> > permit to go into some of the Tribal lands to do some research.
> > Sooo...thought I'd just pop in while I was here for a few days and see
how
> > all was doing. But, I'll be off again to the boonies in a day or so for
a
> > bit.
> >
> > Jan :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> > >
> > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > >
> > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> NG's
> > >
> > > "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> > > news:eSOlc2kbEHA.3944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > > > news:OFLjKodbEHA.3888@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > I sincerely doubt that any *people at regional offices of
Microsoft*
> > > would
> > > > > make such a stupid statement......go troll somewhere else!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Look out! Sheeeee's back!! ;-))))))))
> > > >
> > > > Welcome home Heather!
> > > >
> > > > Jan :)
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "fhebornin70" <fhebornin70@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message
> > > > > news:8DFCBEFA-58D5-418E-A2BA-B4F7852DF118@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > I botched the last reply, so please forgive me. THE SOLUTION to
> > your
> > > > > problem is NOT TO INSTALL Windows ME on ANY of your hard drives.
I
> > was
> > > > told
> > > > > by some people at the regional offices of Microsoft that ME stands
> for
> > > > > "Multiple Errors", LOL.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "P. Jayant" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after
> replacing
> > HD
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system;
each
> on
> > a
> > > > > > > separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing
> ME
> > > that
> > > > > it
> > > > > > > could not be done since there was not enough memory, even
though
> > 60
> > > GB
> > > > > out
> > > > > > > of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was
> > free.
> > > > > Since I
> > > > > > > have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that
aspect.
> As
> > a
> > > > > > > relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD,
> piping
> > > the
> > > > > > > contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying
> <WINDOWS
> > > > > > > ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install
it.
> I
> > > do
> > > > > not
> > > > > > > know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from
> > someone
> > > > > else's
> > > > > > > computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally
> > > unbelievable.
> > > > > > > Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the
> > Escape
> > > > > Button.
> > > > > > > What is the correct way to restore that file?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three
> > instead
> > > of
> > > > > two
> > > > > > > options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course
> select
> > > ME
> > > > or
> > > > > XP.
> > > > > > > But I want to understand if the presence of the third option
is
> > > > > eventually
> > > > > > > likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer
> > > configuration
> > > > I
> > > > > see
> > > > > > > only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS
> > > Writer
> > > > F.
> > > > > Do
> > > > > > > I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying
> > Entry
> > > > > Point
> > > > > > > Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the
> Dynamic
> > > Link
> > > > > > > Library Kernel32.dll.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System
> > > > Shutdown
> > > > > > > within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted
> to
> > > fix
> > > > > any
> > > > > > > errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped.
The
> XP
> > > > > > > installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by
> > > > reformatting
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the
security
> > > > patches,
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > virus patches and even important drivers for video cards
> installed
> > > > using
> > > > > > > very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and
Audio
> > > cards.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't
> > enough
> > > > > memory
> > > > > > > for re-installation.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth
> > > > > functioning?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > P. Jayant
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jan
Thu Jul 22 07:22:05 CDT 2004

"Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:OxlGHZ4bEHA.1644@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I am trying to picture you in *buckskins and braids*.....but it eludes me,
> grin. Are you doing some genealogy? Must be fascinating!! I know there
> are sites and or researchers who are tracking their Indian background and
> can *scout* around for one if you want. (and I didn't mean to make that
> pun, but it is such a bad one, I will leave it in, kemo sabe, lol)

Lol! Haven't gotten 'round to the buckskins yet, but, I do the braids now
and then. Although, in keeping with the other side of my heritage, it's
French braid. :-))
>
> Hey....Jay Silverheels (Tonto) is from around these here parts, btw. He
was
> from the Six Nations Reserve at Brantford which is also the home of Wayne
> Gretzky.....and now the hockey *nuts* will perk up (VBG)

Yes..I heard he was from those parts. Just so happens that my
great-great-grandmother on my mother's side, and many others from their
tribe, fled to Canada right before the round up of The People and the now
famous Trail of Tears began. They and many others settled somewhere in the
area of Quebec, as I understand. I have somewhat more knowledge of my
Cherokee ancestors on my father's side, they were from northern
Georgia/Tennessee, and some were in the forced march to Oklahoma.....they
didn't make it. But, I am trying to tie up some ends if I can about my
mother's side, who according to family lore, originated in Virginia in the
area of the Shenandoah Mts. and Valley. I will also be performing the
Renewal for my family, which is the reuniting of our family clan with our
ancestral homeland. I am really excited. I'm going to try to get some
pics, if they turn out half way decent, I'll put them up on my webpage. <g>
>
> Have fun.....and don't behave!! That would not be your M.O.....lol.

Heh!! There ya go!! At last....someone who understands me! <VBG>

Jan :)
>

> "Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
> news:uUstiY2bEHA.3016@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> > news:OCEAE21bEHA.2544@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Oh well, it was peaceful in here while it lasted!
> > > <gd&r>
> > >
> > > Welcome back, Jan - have a good holiday?
> >
> > Hey Noel!! Actually, I'm still afoot in the Virginia heartlands.
Sprung
> a
> > leak in me tent, so had to come to town to get a new one, and apply for
a
> > permit to go into some of the Tribal lands to do some research.
> > Sooo...thought I'd just pop in while I was here for a few days and see
how
> > all was doing. But, I'll be off again to the boonies in a day or so for
a
> > bit.
> >
> > Jan :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> > >
> > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > >
> > > Please read