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Your computer won't start properly.

Occasionally during start up your computer gets so far and then sticks or Windows© displays an error message. The most common reason for this is that the Windows registry has become corrupted, or damaged. The registry is the collection of settings which windows keeps about the computer's hardware and any software loaded on it.

If you have made an Emergency Repair Disc (ERD) you can use this to restore the computer to its original state. But need to have made one before any problems start!

Note. In Windows 95/98 this is called a 'Startup disc'.

Making Emergency Repair Discs

This depends on which version of Windows you are using, but you will need a blank floppy disc to hand.

Windows 95/98 and Windows ME		Click on the 'Start' button, then select "Settings"/"Control Panel". Then in "Control Panel" double click the icon to "Add/Remove Programs". In the window which appears, the 3rd tab across the top is for Startup disc.
Windows NT 4.0		From the "Start" menu, click on 'Run' and type in 'rdisk' the launch the utility.
Windows 2000		Launch the Backup program, and from the "Tools" menu choose "Create and Emergency Repair Disc".
Windows XP		This has an Automated System Recovery utility instead of using Emergency Repair Discs. It is part of the Backup program provided {Programs -> accessories -> system tools}. You will need a tape backup system as well as a floppy disc. Click Here for more information.

It is recommended that you update your Emergency Repair Disc (about once a month) about once a month

Using the Emergency Repair Disc

Place your ERD in the floppy disc drive and turn on your computer. It will start from the floppy disc, and you follow the on screen instructions. You will need your original Windows CD to hand.

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