Reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition on Gateway 500XL
First off, I have the reinstalling CD set that came with the computer. I have already cleared out my harddrive and formated with NTFS but then at about 23% of the setup, it said that " 'driver.cab' couldn't be found and to insert the correct cd" so inserted all of them (1 at a time) and nothing yet.
I was then told by my mom that she had the computer fixed by Gateway back in 2005; and their techs used different CDs to reboot & reinstall Windows XP Home Edition.
I am willing to start completely over since I got frustrated and pressed the escape button to skip part of the install; which I know is bad.
Thank You in advance
Error messageWINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM CANNOT BE RECOVERED. TRIED TO REPAIR USING THE SUPPLIED RECOVERY DISK BUT IT ALWAYS STALLS ON SPYCAB WITH THE MESSAGE C:PRELOADALLCRC CANNOT BE RECOVERED.
Windows didn't load. Replaced the hard drive, reloaded windows now everything OK.Windows didn't load. Replaced the hard drive, reloaded windows now everything OK.
If only you knew. The first windows disk didn't work (obviously). I bought a new one and, of course that didn't work either. Crushed my glasses by taking them off and leaving them under the processing unit. Tried an old hard drive that I had from an old computer.This worked, then I found the Windows disk supplied by Gateway in the front of my filing cabinet in the most obvious place. Wasted my pension plus the cost of some new varifocals. Old Age strkes again.If only you knew. The first windows disk didn't work (obviously). I bought a new one and, of course that didn't work either. Crushed my glasses by taking them off and leaving them under the processing unit. Tried an old hard drive that I had from an old computer.This worked, then I found the Windows disk supplied by Gateway in the front of my filing cabinet in the most obvious place. Wasted my pension plus the cost of some new varifocals. Old Age strkes again.
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Re: Reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition on Gateway 500XL
It is all to do with the installation. You will need to install windows freshly. the disks you are using sound like they are recovery disks but if you have formatted your harddrive then they may not work.
if you have a windows disk and are trying to load it and are having problems doing this then let me know
without a windows disk there is not much else you can do, except purchase one or take the pc to a shop to get it repaired.without a windows disk there is not much else you can do, except purchase one or take the pc to a shop to get it repaired.
I am glad that you have got it working again, it is a shame you had to replace your HDD but at least you have your computer back, I know how frustrating it can be without one.I am glad that you have got it working again, it is a shame you had to replace your HDD but at least you have your computer back, I know how frustrating it can be without one.
I can't believe how much bad luck you had there, and hopefully things will take a turn now and you will receive some well deserved good luck.
Take care OLDPLONKER and thanks for letting me know how you got on and for rating.I can't believe how much bad luck you had there, and hopefully things will take a turn now and you will receive some well deserved good luck.
Take care OLDPLONKER and thanks for letting me know how you got on and for rating.
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It means that your computer is missing a file that windows xp needs to run boot properly or is missing a program that your home edition xp needs. Repairing the OS or windows xp home edition by means of your xp instalation cd will do the job. Just insert your xp installation disk to your cd/dvd rom and select install windows xp home edition. Then select ( repair ), and so on let it finish repairing . Once your system rebooted, let it run without pressing enter or space bar. Just watch and let your computer do the job. This will probably solve your boot problem. But before doing all of this, please check your IDE or SATA cable and also the power cable that is connected to your hard drive. Try to unplug and plug again to ensure a good connection. If this won't work, you can proceed repairing Your windows xp installation or reinstalling a new xp operating system. Have a nice day and i hope i was in any help to you friend.
Find a friend with either a "retail" Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM disk,
or with an 'OEM' ("original equipment manufacturer") equivalent.
Use that disk, plus the 25-character product-key on the label on the side of your computer,
to reinstall Windows, or first to try to "repair" your installed copy of Windows.
Or, if you have a "brand-name" computer (Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Acer, Gateway, eMachines)
telephone the manufacturer, and order a replacement "System Restore" set of CD-ROM disks.
Probably about $20, plus $20 for overnight-courier.
You can also do a clean installation by following the procedure as listed below:To perform a clean installation of Windows XP, follow these steps:Back up all important information before you perform a clean installation of Windows XP. Save the backup to an external location, such as a CD or external hard disk.Start your computer from the Windows XP CD. To do this, insert the Windows XP CD into your CD drive or DVD drive, and then restart your computer. Note To boot from your Windows XP CD, the BIOS settings on your computer must be configured to do this.When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD.At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.Read the Microsoft Software License Terms, and then press F8.Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows XP Setup.
Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive.
Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the CD into the drive. HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System.
When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down the computer and try again.
Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press .
When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now.
Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press on your keyboard to agree with the license information.
If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and then go to step 15.
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select the fresh copy option, and then press on the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen.
The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times before it requires additional input.
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the on-screen directions to finish.
When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next.
Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer when the Computer Namewindow appears, and then click Next.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer and a password when theComputer Name and Administrator Password window appears, and then click Next.
If you have a modem installed and the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information, and then click Next.
Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next.
If you have a network card in your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do not have a network card, this option does not appear.
Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer. The computer automatically restarts.
When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the on-screen directions to finish.
Hi there. Clean the lens on the CD/DVD rom and make sure that the install disk is clean and free of fingerprint smudges, then try to install again, one more thing to clean is the system memory, take it out and clean the contacts and slots with a soft, dry, clean paintbrush.
Do you have access to another internet connected computer that you can use to create a "slipstream" installation disc for XP. It will make your life a whole lot easier, and save hours if not days of downloading updates. Please read this article, and if possible, follow its instructions. http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd_final.htm
Also, be aware that you can download all the original drivers from the Gateway web site if you use the serial # to look them up. The serial number is usually on a sticker on the side of the front of the tower near the CD drive. If you don't have the original CD with Drivers written on it, you may have to download these in order to get back online, etc once you load the OS.
Put the winxp cd in the drive. goto start settings control panel, add remove programs, left side add/remove windows components, if accessories is checked then paint,calc etc are installed.
if acc. is checked goto start search/ files and folders/ all files and folders, type in accessories search c: drive select accessories folder location c:\documents and settings\all usersopen folder and link to paint, calc etc will be there.
1, the problem can be resolved repair, reinstalling windows.
Boot from the windows Os cd , Press Enter on the first prompt, Accept the liscense agreemt by pressing F8 and press R on the third screen to repair windows.
You also told that the hdds that you are istalling are 300GB each,in some cases you need to install the hdd drivers to get them to recoganise them correctly . The same is given by the manufacturer on a CD.
HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System.
No windows disk supplied
Have a windows disk now so will try it. Thanks for your help.
Windows didn't load. Replaced the hard drive, reloaded windows now everything OK.
If only you knew. The first windows disk didn't work (obviously). I bought a new one and, of course that didn't work either. Crushed my glasses by taking them off and leaving them under the processing unit. Tried an old hard drive that I had from an old computer.This worked, then I found the Windows disk supplied by Gateway in the front of my filing cabinet in the most obvious place. Wasted my pension plus the cost of some new varifocals. Old Age strkes again.
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