Simple question. Need guidance.

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I am having some trobule with backups. Basically understanding some of the
procedures. For instance, last night I created a backup of the System State
to another computer over the network. Then I intentionally deleted some
registry entries. Rebooted the computer and it wouldnt boot, it would get to
the XP logo screen then reboot, over and over. Also no Safe Mode (same
result).

Now, what good does the backup of the system state do me on the other
computer. What am I missing? The computer I have wont boot.

In a Windows 2000 book that I have it walks you through a backup and restore
procedure that intentionally deletes the boot.ini, however it has you restore
it while the computer is still on and has never been rebooted. That would not
happen in a normal scenario. You wouldnt realize what you have done until you
rebooted.

Anyway can someone please explain, and I am open to any bashing for my lack
of knowledge. Thanks.

 

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Ha!! Nice!! Thanks.

"Byte" wrote:

> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> --
> I'm no expert, but I did stay at
> the Holiday Inn Express last night.
>
>
> "Cretin" wrote:
>
> > I am having some trobule with backups. Basically understanding some of the
> > procedures. For instance, last night I created a backup of the System State
> > to another computer over the network. Then I intentionally deleted some
> > registry entries. Rebooted the computer and it wouldnt boot, it would get to
> > the XP logo screen then reboot, over and over. Also no Safe Mode (same
> > result).
> >
> > Now, what good does the backup of the system state do me on the other
> > computer. What am I missing? The computer I have wont boot.
> >
> > In a Windows 2000 book that I have it walks you through a backup and restore
> > procedure that intentionally deletes the boot.ini, however it has you restore
> > it while the computer is still on and has never been rebooted. That would not
> > happen in a normal scenario. You wouldnt realize what you have done until you
> > rebooted.
> >
> > Anyway can someone please explain, and I am open to any bashing for my lack
> > of knowledge. Thanks.

 

[Byte]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
--
I'm no expert, but I did stay at
the Holiday Inn Express last night.


"Cretin" wrote:

> I am having some trobule with backups. Basically understanding some of the
> procedures. For instance, last night I created a backup of the System State
> to another computer over the network. Then I intentionally deleted some
> registry entries. Rebooted the computer and it wouldnt boot, it would get to
> the XP logo screen then reboot, over and over. Also no Safe Mode (same
> result).
>
> Now, what good does the backup of the system state do me on the other
> computer. What am I missing? The computer I have wont boot.
>
> In a Windows 2000 book that I have it walks you through a backup and restore
> procedure that intentionally deletes the boot.ini, however it has you restore
> it while the computer is still on and has never been rebooted. That would not
> happen in a normal scenario. You wouldnt realize what you have done until you
> rebooted.
>
> Anyway can someone please explain, and I am open to any bashing for my lack
> of knowledge. Thanks.