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    i need help ...again

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by V-I-N-C-E, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    my laptop has yet another problem sorry

    right i have a load of error messages and stuff on start up and also i get seemingly random lock ups andthen i have to hit the power button which i know screws the hard drive

    anyway my question is if i reinstall my operating system all my stock drivers will this fix the problems

    - at start up i get 5 error messages
    it says something live windows canot find
    C:\windows\system32\fCrPHBTj.dll
    the second one
    C:\windows\system32\dqesxxqm.dll
    plus roxio thing got killed by a virus and now kicks up 3 error messages and wont let me uninstall repair or install

    i have no viruses left i got rid of them all 2 avg scans

    all i realy need to know is wil the activsion key be accepted if i get it off my computer now then type it in when reinstalling vista

    also is it easy or should i pay someone to do it

    very sorry to ask this but im screwed without you guys help
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Apr 17, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    If you have the CDs that came with your Vostro (assuming they're the same that came with mine), you're fine. :smile:

    1) Backup your personal data now.
    2) AFTER backing up your data, insert the Vista CD, and choose to install.
    3) Choose to format your OS partition as NTFS.
    4) Let Vista install, inputing whatever it asks you for.
    5) After you get it set up, insert your driver disk and install at least the ethernet driver so that you can establish an Internet connection.
    5) After that, you can get whatever drivers you need from Device Manager or by downloading and running the driver files from the Dell website.
    6) Now put your stuff back on there. ;)
    7) Oh, and follow the wonderful NBR Vista Tips and Tweaks Guide

    :D :D :D
     
    pixelot, Apr 17, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    You got hit by a nasty virus.

    To save your vista activation use orevs activation and backup tool (ABR). You can find it in the clean installation sticky in the HP section

    This will save you the hassle of having to call microsoft
     
    flipfire, Apr 17, 2008
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  4. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    to all who read this pixelot is a god i have the disk
    but 1 question more seen as i have 2 hard drives can i jus move all i need onto my D: datapart and only loose the things LEFT on my C:OS thanks
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Apr 17, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    So your D: drive is just for data? If yes, then you can move any stuff you want to save onto there, and leave it alone when you reinstall.

    Do you keep all of your personal stuff on there?
    What other stuff do you need to put on there?
    You'd better make sure you don't have any traces of virus on that drive, or your work will be wasted! :eek:
     
    pixelot, Apr 17, 2008
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  6. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    well i have a lot of ahem* free game iso's that take a very long time 2 dl plus i have all my coursework on datapart so i would like to be able 2 keep all that untouched thanks for the clean install thing 2 and the quick reply
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Apr 17, 2008
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    silvister Newbie

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    i think when you scan your pc with avg it may be there your .dll files are remove by the virus.. or by your AVG...
     
    silvister, Apr 18, 2008
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  8. V-I-N-C-E

    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    yer they where deleated by avg because they where infected
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Apr 18, 2008
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    V-I-N-C-E Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok i must be a compleate idiot but i cant do it it got to the first shut down and then was stuck at expanding files 27%

    im pissed off so im going to install xp

    do i just insert the disk and follow the steps (is it easy)
     
    V-I-N-C-E, Apr 18, 2008
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