Cannot Install Windows Xp On Sony Vaio

You may need to remove what looks to be a failed installation of IE7 or 8, then reinstall IE6.don't take IE6 online though except to 'trusted' sites. Then, if IE6 is running, ps.when you download the IE8 installer, try using a direct link to IE8 instead of the Windows Update link.I used the direct link after a failed attempt from Windows Update.just uncheck all the extra toolbars and such that sometimes are added in! Download the installer for IE8. Does your computer meet the requirements regarding RAM (need at least 512 megabytes) and HD space? Although I have seen IE7 on less than 512 meg, it doesn't perform well. Anyhow, try this roll-back technique then re-install IE8.

One other question, are you using WinXP SP3? If not, you might want to consider installing this as well. I noticed in my downloaded files all the installation packages, maybe this is part of the problem as well. Honestly Im not sure if SP 3 is truly installed or not, it shows on system but does not show in my add/remove programs, I find that kind of strange as well, I have attempted to install windows 7 and 8 to no avail. I am thinking I just might have to do a clean install but I am not comfortable in doing this, I don't have an xp disk anyway, so let me know what you think please, the frustration is mounting on my part.:).

It does sound like you need a reinstallation, but without a disk this could be a problem. What kind of computer do you have, laptop, desktop? Some notebooks will have a hidden partition with the rescue/reinstallation files in there, and you can access it sometimes with a F# (like F2, F12, etc.) at power-on.

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Othertimes, you need an emergency boot disk to use to access the rescue files. If you've tried upgrading to Win7, and you have an install disk for 7, I would say go with that, maybe even let Windows installer re-format your hard drive.just backup any personal data, program installers, etc.

That you want to keep. Download Gramatica William Cereja Branca. Internet Explorer is bundled with windows all versions.

What was used to update your system to xpsp3? A download of xpsp3? Or did your system bundle with xpsp3? Or did you buy a computer/ laptop? Without windows and try to install xpsp3 alone? Please provide those details. Internet Explorer functions with Outlook Express.

Do you have Outlook Express functioning ok? Also confirm if this is your own home computer personal use only? And that you are not part of a Workplace with group policies in place supposedly preventing you from running internet explorer 7 or 8?

And by the way it is>>Add Remove programs, >>Windows 7 Starter Snpc. windows components. Check to see if your PC has been infected and your antivirus didn't catch the virus yet. Do the following: Go to: Start>Run type. Click on the startup tab. Now look for any 'oddball' programs that start up when Windows starts.

Uncheck the box. Look for files called for example. Or x.exe If you comfortable checking the registry you can do a search for anything in the 'runnow' hive. If you never edited the registry, do not do it.

Find someone who knows. Your final option is, backing up your personal files to an external drive and doing a full install of windows. Not sure if your can still find a new XP disk or not plus your running a pentium4 which adds to your problem.

If you have $500 - $800 buring a hole in your pocket, you can get a decent laptop to hold you over.