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Windows 7 Ult 64 bit trapped by BSD and can not get out.
FreeCat:
Bloggin,
I have another user account "Administrator".
Could I just fo there and try it there?
Boggin:
Yes, you can.
FreeCat:
OK, Bloggin. Done!
It is attached. I await further instructions.
Thanks y9ou for your help.
Boggin:
It just seems to be the MSDTC.Log that is being snagged.
I don't know what effect this has on the system and from a Google, even taking ownership of it and deleting it for Windows to create another hasn't worked.
What I suggest is a repair install that won't affect your personal stuff or installed programs but you will need to reinstall Windows Updates and will need an install disk that includes SP1.
I don't think you confirmed if you created a new install disk on your friend's or your computer.
If you didn't then go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows7 and scroll down the page to enter your product key which when verified as a genuine retail key will release the ISO download for your version.
This download is ~3.09GB so can take some time to download.
Select Save and when complete, download Windows USB/DVD Burner Tool to create either a bootable USB if your computer can boot from an USB or create a bootable DVD.
http://wudt.codeplex.com/
Select Browse then go to your Downloads folder - click on the ISO then on Open and follow the prompts to create the bootable media.
Go Start - Computer - insert the DVD or USB and double click on the drive.
If using a DVD then the process should start but if using an USB that will open the files where you can either double click on setup Application or right click on it and select Run as administrator.
FreeCat:
Howdy Bloggin,
OK, I will do this, but I am very afraid of doing this procedure; it feels to me like some sort of open heart surgery where the patient has to die and be brought back to life.
This feeling , I guess is based on several issues. About two years ago on this machine (I call 140) I suddenly began getting messages that it was not genuine even though it had been working fine for years. I called Softie and it took them a call that lasted a very long time (and maybe there was a second call that same day) and finally they gave me a code to enter (they gave me about 6 and the last one worked) which made it genuine again.
Then, about 9 months ago my 135 (again W7 Ult 64b - a Dell also but less powerful) machine became not genuine after working fine for years. Since this machine was in limbo, I decided to call Sofite on that. I was on the phone for over an hour and he logged on and tried about 10 codes to no avail. Then after a reboot, we lost connection.
And, now that Softie regards W7 as a a geezer about to die, I fear for support. This last guy sounded like he was about 7 years old.
These experiences weigh on my mind. I remember in the install with the Dell guy on 140, there was trouble reading the original disc and he had to boot with some kind of copy that he made; then, continue with the original disc. It was a nightmare to me. I thought he would be living here; it took two days. But, he impressed me that he really knew his stuff, and finally, the machine worked fine.
So, Bloggin, I will begin looking for the discs as I still have not unpacked from my move a few months ago. Since I feel this might take a while, do you suppose I could use the machine for work this week --- just not do any updates. It seems to be working OK right now. Then, next weekend begin Saturday AM and go through the operation you outlines for me. And, BTW, thanks again to you and Satnow for all your help!
Incidentally, when this is all done, does the Tweaking forum provide for any way to print a log of all posts to this incident as I feel I would like to have access to all the good suggestion made in the future?
Thanks, again.
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