I've had Coda 2005 for four years, operating on a Compaq 2008. It seems that it has become severely corrupted. I still have the original CD with the program. How can I reload the program. As I remember it is necessary to register the program before it can be used. What can I do about this?

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While many problems with Compaq Presario computers can be solved by less drastic means, there are times when the best course of action is to set the computer back to its original factory default state. Issues with persistent viruses or spyware often require this drastic step, as do problems with a corrupt operating system. Learning how to restore your computer to its original state is an important troubleshooting tool.

Shut down your computer and restart it. Watch for the Compaq logo, then press the "F1" key to enter setup. Press the right arrow within setup to go to the Boot menu. Press the down arrow to access the "Boot Device Priority" option. Change the first boot device to CD-ROM by pressing the down arrow until "CD-ROM" is displayed. Eject the CD tray and place the recovery CD that came with your computer into the tray. If you do not have a recovery CD, you can order one directly from Hewlett Packard. Shut down and restart the computer. The Presario will automatically boot from the CD and begin the recovery process. Select the operating system your computer shipped with. Many Compaq recovery CDs support multiple operating systems, so be sure to choose the operating system your computer shipped with. Insert the operating system CD when prompted. Enter the license key for the operating system when prompted. The license key is typically found on a small tag located on the top or side of the computer.

The "Win32 config" system folder and the files within it are crucial to the Windows Operating System's stability. If any of these files become damaged or corrupted, you likely receive error messages. Fortunately, Microsoft puts the files to repair these problems on the installation CD that comes with your operating system. The original install disk offers a quick way to repair the system. Damaged files are replaced in only a few minutes.

Insert your Windows CD into the computer drive. Restart your computer. On startup, look for the message, "Press any key to boot from CD" and press "Enter" on your keyboard. You should see the blue "Welcome to Setup" screen. Click "Enter" on the "Welcome to Setup" screen. Read the "Microsoft Software License Terms," then press "F8." Use your arrow keys, go down and select the Windows installation you want to repair. Press "R" for "Repair." Windows will now start to restore the Win32 System to your computer.

While many problems can be solved by less drastic measures, Compaq owners sometimes need to restore their computers back to factory new condition.

If the operating system becomes corrupt, or if the computer is struck with a persistent virus, restoring the PC to its original factory default settings is often the best way to deal with the problem.

While older Compaqs relied on restore CDs to restore factory settings, newer machines come with a recovery partition built into the unit.

Shut down the Compaq computer and wait for it to power off.

Press the "Power" button to restart it.

Press the "F11" key as soon as you see a black screen.

This will boot the Compaq into the recovery partition.

Follow the on-screen instructions to back up any user files before the recovery process begins.

Click "Next" to start the recovery manager and follow the on-screen instructions.

Hope this helps.

You can try to recover your pc to last point of recover (if this was created in the past).
Otherways you may want to install operating system again by operating system dvds paying attention not to format hard drive. This may cause some of your hardware and some of your programs not to work. In this case you should download drivers and programs again from the internet

Preforming a system recovery to return the computer to its original condition may be necessary if the operating system is damaged, or the hard drive is corrupted, or the computer is infected by a virus.

___Also look this> HP expanded the battery pack recall on May 19, 2010. Click here to validate your battery. Performing a system recovery removes all software and files saved to the hard drive, reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the default programs. Since the merger of Compaq and HP, several different recovery tools and processes Names for these tools include: Recovery Solution, Recovery Manager, F11, Recovery Disc, Driver and Application Recovery Disc, Roxio BackOntrack, Microsoft Backup & Restore. have been provided for recovering notebook PCs to their original operating condition. To help you select the correct recovery process, the table below identifies the different models, the time frame when they were produced and sold, plus the originally configured operating systems. Click on the name of the document in the right column for detailed information. Choose the Correct Recovery Process for Your Notebook Notebook description Recovery procedure information HP and Compaq Notebook PCs and Mini PCs shipped with a Windows 7 operating system. Recover Windows 7 Operating System Using HP Recovery HP and Compaq PCs using the Microsoft recovery feature for Windows 7 instead of an HP solution. Recover Windows 7 Operating System Using Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore Presario, Pavilion, and HP Compaq Business PCs shipped with a Windows Vista operating system. Recover Windows Vista Operating System Using HP Recovery HP and Compaq PCs using the Microsoft recovery feature for Vista instead of an HP solution. Recover Windows Vista Operating System Using Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore HP and Compaq Mini with Windows XP using the HP solution. Recover Windows XP Operating System On Mini Notebook Using HP Recovery HP and Compaq Mini with Windows XP using the Roxio recovery feature instead of the HP solution. Recover Windows XP Operating System Using Roxio BackOn Track HP and Compaq Mini with Mobile Internet Environment (MIE ). Recover Windows MIE Operating System On Mini Notebook Using HP Recovery Presario, Pavilion, and HP Compaq Business PCs manufactured and sold in 2006 or later . Recover Windows XP Operating System Using HP Recovery (2006 or Later)

Presario and Pavilion PCs manufactured from 2001 and 2005 . Recover Windows XP Operating System Using XP Operating System Discs (2001 to 2005)

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Recover Applications Using Drivers and Applications Recovery Disc (2001 to 2005) Pavilion PCs with Windows Media Center edition of XP manufactured from 2001 to 2005 . Recover Windows XP Media Center Edition Operating System on HP Pavilion PCs Using HP Recovery (2001 to 2005) Compaq Presario PCs supplied with a Compaq Recovery CD and manufactured from 2001 to 2005 . Recover Windows XP Operating System on Compaq Presario PCs Using HP Recovery (2001 to 2005) Omnibook and certain Pavilion PCs manufactured pre-2001 . Recover Windows XP Operating System and Applications on HP Omnibook and Pavilion models Using HP Recovery (Pre 2001)

Hello

This is a critical system error, probably due to corruption in the registry. If the computer runs try restoring the system to a day before you had this problem. Secondly you can goto Start, Run and type SFC /scannow, you'll need to have the original operating system CD. If these don't work then an operating system repair/reinstall is next.

Alright..Not a big problem..Generally happens due to some files corrupting. Put your Windows CD in the drive, boot form the Disc and choose to repair the operating system. The problem will be solved.

Thank you!
Sabharish

This is a tough one to troubleshoot since there are several issues which can result in this error. Let me start by listing known causes.

Corrupt pagefile.sys file
Corrupt or wrong drivers for system devices. printer, camera, ect.
Corrupt program drivers, adobe elements, capture card software.
Bad System Ram Modules.

You didn't specify if you installed anything new, hardware or software but to trouble shoot this issue begin by download Memtest86. This will test your system boards memory for errors.
If your ram passes the test you might try removing other devices such as printers and its software. Testing the issue after each uninstall.

Last you can try replacing system files or performing a system repair using your operating system cd. If you need to run the repair option and need help just post back here.

Hope this helps.

you can install a genuine version of windows xp and use it for all puposes...
vista uses more security protocols and it always gets corrupted whenever you try to go online and do any browsing through vista...
it would be better to use xp...you can request for a xp cd from the microsoft site or download from many sites available..just google it

thankyiou

Hi,
You,ve got a couple Of options Here.

1: you can replace the hard drive with a replacement, install windows. Then add the corrupt drive, and attempt to access it That Way.

2: You Could attempt To Repair, the Hard-Drive With A Tools-Disk. Containing partition Managers Et,c.

3: you could try starting your computer, with Windows Operating System Or Restore Disk In Drive D:/ Or CD/DVD Drive, In The hope That Windows will re-install, overwriting any corrupt Or deleted Files, And restore your Drive To It,s Original state.

4: you Could send your Hard-drive To Me, Where I can attempt Data Recovery For You.

There Will Also Be Other Problems posted.

Mike @ compurepair.