jaclaz

No, you are right, but maybe you missed something. The NTLDR (the real one) will parse boot.ini and, based on user selection, will invoke ntdetect.com to boot if a NT/2K/XP/2003 has been chosen or simply pass control to a bootsector. The "PE" NTLDR (actually SETUPLDR.BIN renamed to NTLDR) will read WINNT.SIF and boot whatever is specified there. See also my posts here: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=17538 If I get right your original setup, you had in boot.ini an entry like: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP" /fastdetect that booted XP, and one like: C:\bootsect.dat="Windows PE" Since the boosect.dat is actually a bootsector, it will try to load another NTLDR. So you have now a situation where the data in the bootsector, which contains partition information, is no more correct (since you changed partition size), and thus it cannot find the file. The use of GRLDR is very convenient, but if you want, it is possible to fix the problem in some other way. I need to understand how your original setup was made, and how your hard disk is currently formatted if it is FAT16 or 32, recreating a bootsector is very convenient using bootpart, then you can rename setupldr.bin to (for example) PELDR and hexedit the bootsector accordingly.... Or, you can use, even from batch a combination of dsfo and gsar to copy your current bootsector to a file, then sustituting in it "NTLDR" wit "PELDR".... jaclaz

And of course fdisk /mbr actually replaces the MBR code with the "standard" dos/windows one, not really smart if you use GRUB, Partita or any other Boot Manager that is installed on the MBR. And yes, MBR is ALWAYS on sector 1 of the hard disk, sometimes called Track0, CHS 0/0/1, NOT in any flash/rom. Fdisk /mbr defaults to 1st hard disk. Just for the record, the command fdisk /cmbr x exists also: http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#FDISK-C that allows the same action on 2nd, 3rd hard disks, etc. jaclaz

Using MBRWIZARD or MBRFIX, for example, or any of a number of DOS based programs or Dubaron's diskimage: http://mbrwizard.tripod.com/ http://www.sysint.no/Nedlasting/MbrFix.htm http://home.graffiti.net/jaclaz:graffiti.net/index.html http://www.partition-saving.com/ http://dubaron.com/diskimage/ jaclaz

@deltawing from what you say it DOES seem like a bad floppy. The bootblock is what makes the BEEPS and the Insert System Disk, so it should be working. Try making another floppy, doublecheck it, try booting with it on another machine (REMming out the awdflash commands !!!) jaclaz

Please find the info you need about BOOT.INI and the NTLDR in my posts here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=25365 http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=33030 About the logical partition prroblem, also have a look here: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=17144 jaclaz

Dear Word 2003 user, go here: http://www.openoffice.org/ jaclaz

Well, the problem is of course the "HEURISTIC" engine. http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,...i212246,00.html Life is tough. You cannot expect to increase the probability of stopping a new virus, for which there is NO signature/experience, WITHOUT risking to increase the probability of false alarms. Decisions, always decisions..... jaclaz

You'll probably need to make a Repair install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm jaclaz

I remember using once Excelfix and it did a very good job, but cannot say if it would work on your infected files. I would try taking the first 4660 bytes from an old copy of the same file (I hope you have a copy or a backup of at least ONE file!) and paste it in the infected file, then try using recovery programs. It might work, or it might not. Getting most of the text, maybe NOT the formatting, from an average WORD file should not be difficult using the same method. jaclaz

What about this FREE one: http://www.lansweeper.com/ls/default.aspx jaclaz

There are programs that "may" be able to do that. They are all commercial, here are a few links: http://www.officerecovery.com/excel/ http://www.excelfix.com/ http://www.excel-recovery.net/ There is also an almost real-time service. http://www.excel-rescue.com/whatrecover/index.php The amount and accuracy of the recovery usually depends on the contents of the original sheet. 4660 bytes is a lot of overwritten data, it is possible that original names of the sheets inside of the workbook and contents of the first few top left cells have been overwritten, BUT IF the file has AT LEAST the first few top left cells somehow formatted differently from standard (i.e. for example as BOLD, TEXT, another FONT or FONT SIZE, etc.) or has many sheets, probably the entire content can be recovered. Depending on your skills and on importance of the data you lost, you might also want to consider either trying some tests with a Hex Editor or ask to a Professional Consultant. jaclaz

Why don't you read the post before replying? Remember that for runnning 98lite you need BOTH a Win95 and a Win98 license, besides a LEGITIMATE copy and license of 98lite itself. @nicke85 Please remove as soon as possible that link, you might be banned from the board: Rule #1 here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=18408 jaclaz

i know of the PE Builder thing but it did not work for me, can someone just give me something step by step, and sorry for posting that link i didn't know. thx in advance just for the record, that thread is really about re-creating an install CD from an existing HD install directory, not related to BartPE. jaclaz

Maybe there is a moral to this story..... ...Win95 can still be used for certain tasks.... jaclaz

hmm, cannot say, without knowing the type of installer used. You can have a go with this: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=62418&hl= and/or run the installer on a 98 machine using the tools and method listed here: http://z3.invisionfree.com/Boot_Land/index.php?showtopic=80 Than get just the .inf file and all files referenced in it + any dependencies. jaclaz

It is possible that the program does NOT output text, but rather an image or graphics not supported by plain txt printers? That would be consistent with your results with TXT printer. Try installing a PDF printer, than open the resulting file with Foxit PDF reader and see if you can copy (and paste elsewhere the text). jaclaz

You uploaded images for no apparent reason ??? Just joking! jaclaz

This one is freeware: http://wizard.ae.krakow.pl/~jb/xls2txt/ (for Linux) There is this PERL script: http://search.cpan.org/~ken/xls2csv/script/xls2csv And a derivative .exe: http://exodius.public.iastate.edu/ All the others I know of are commercial. jaclaz

You should check the site of your motherboard's manufacturer, usually USB version is specified in technical data. I used to provide this service, but my cristal ball is in the workshop for maintenance right now.... (silly answer) jaclaz P.S.: You can also try either SIV or SIW: http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/about_siw.html http://siv.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/

If you have a complete /i386 directory and a working PC with burner you can most probably re-create an install CD. Read here: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=16381 jaclaz

Also when trying/using QEMU, expecially if not expert, use a GUI for it. This works very well: QEMU manager: http://www.davereyn.co.uk/index.htm jaclaz

Actually there WAS a release of Win95 with USB support. You can add USB support to the existing Win95, by "B" I presume you are referring to OSR2, actual releases are listed in my post here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...66entry482366 Read this: http://www.usbman.com/Win95%20USB%20Guide.htm Then you can try if the Win98 drivers work. jaclaz

@chee I think it is not possible without editing the sources and re-compiling it. Since the developer of GRUB4DOS is Chinese, and he made TWO builds, a Chinese and an English one, probably making a bi-lingual one is not so easy. @stickzilla As far as I know, GRUB4DOS GRLDR is the best tool to allow booting a floppy (or hard disk) image from the Boot.INI menu (thus complying with chee's request to NOT modifying the hard disk). There is an elder project, called ISOEMU, which code was ported partly into GRUB4DOS and a newer one, called AVLGOMGR, still experimental. Moreover there is a file floating around, Chinese as well, called vfloppy, that derives from Powerquest (now Symantec) virtual floppy app. Just search for the above on the 911Cd forum. jaclaz

1) I am pretty sure that rows/columns TAGS cannot be displayed in Word tables 2) I am not sure about tablename referencing Usually when anything more complex than a single column total is required it is easier to embed in the Word document an Excel table. http://wordprocessing.about.com/od/working...blexcellink.htm jaclaz

Most probably you have an incorrect (or however different) screen resolution setting. If you were running, for example at 1124x768 and your video board reset at 640x480 (VGA mode) all your icons will look roughly doubled and they will lose their position on the desktop (as there is "less space" in it than before). Try changing it back: http://www.helpwithpcs.com/tipsandtricks/c...tion-win-xp.htm It is also possible that you will need to re-install your video board drivers and/or reset your monitor settings. Here is a guide for installing new drivers: http://forums.ubi.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc...36/m/8721080493 jaclaz