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d_mites
07-13-2003, 07:36 AM
I installed some new software and when i turn on my computer the windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2 error comes up. When this happens i can't get to the log in screen.
shahsbro8
07-14-2003, 05:09 AM
hi, well restart the computer and press F8 until screen appears , after screen appears u can see 4 options, 1. save mode, 2. command prompt, 3. normal, etc. select save mode option and click enter, after enters the desktop, please uninstall the programs before u installed b\c thats program
creating a problem.

thanks
smudassir<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by shahsbro8 on 07/14/03 04:11.</FONT></P>
d_mites
07-14-2003, 08:17 AM
I cant get in to safe mode.
Xavier_Ao
07-14-2003, 10:08 AM
If you can't get into Safe Mode, then you may need to reinstall.
Everytime I've f*ed my computer up so bad that Safe Mode doesn't even start, /images/forums/icons/tongue.gif (not always easy to do, either) I've ended up reinstalling.

You could try downloading an ME bootdisk from <a target="_blank" href=http://www.bootdisk.com>bootdisk.com</a> and attempt to copy the file that comes up in the error.
Also, if I may inquire...what were you trying to install, that caused this problem?

Always glad to help!
Josh /images/forums/icons/smile.gif

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Andy-S
07-14-2003, 10:33 AM
You wnat to try the following:

1. Download a W98 SE bootdisk from <a target="_blank" href=http://www.bootdisk.com>www.bootdisk.com</a>

2. Boot to the command prompt and type scanreg /restore (you may need to navigate to C:\Windows)

3. Select a date prior to when you installed the software.

Cheers
Andy
Xavier_Ao
07-14-2003, 11:18 AM
I thought that you couldn't access the system drive if you run ME, but boot with a 98 disk.
I swear it didn't work everytime I tried it...

Always glad to help!
Josh /images/forums/icons/smile.gif

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Andy-S
07-14-2003, 11:49 AM
Josh,

You may be correct but I thought Me was a FAT32 implementation which means that it should be accessable from a W98 boot disk.

I don't have any of the 9x operating systems on my machines so I can't confirm it either way.

Hopefully the original poster can confirm it /images/forums/icons/smile.gif

Cheers
Andy