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Explorer.exe -re-install windows?

post #1 of 3
12/19/04 at 4:24pm
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I have a Gateway solo 5300 with Me on it....for now & I can't get it to start up...I get this error with Explorer.exe & Windows needs to be reloaded. I tried safemode to modify ini files but can't get to a command prompt using F8...not a option listed only normal, safe, logged, step....and I dont have a floppy drive either. Also I try to boot from the Dvd but it doesn't read it...& yes it is set to check CD first. Has my Dvd gone bad my problem? I tried another harddrive, but it wouldn't do anything after posting but a blank screen. Help???? Anyone have a Dvd for a solo 5300 cheap? I also tried a cdrw/Dvd from my other Gateway, but the bios did not even see it at all....(from a different model gateway laptop)
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post #2 of 3
12/20/04 at 12:29am
you could copy your OS install to a bootable hard drive.

EDIT: make sure the CD is bootable also. Not all windows CDs are bootable.
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post #3 of 3
12/24/04 at 8:16am
Quick question... Have you made any upgrades to the laptop right before (or close to the time) it started acting up? I upgraded the ram in my laptop and 1wk later it decided to start conflicting and it wouldnt start up unless I removed the 1GB ram chip.
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