Whenever you install new software, it is possible (but not likely) that its installer will overwrite crucial Windows files. To protect yourself from potential problems you can use the Windows System File Checker utility to verify the proper DLL\’s are active.
To run the System File Checker, make sure you are logged into Windows as an Administrator and do the following:
1. Make sure your Windows CD is in the CD drive
2. Open Start > Run
3. Enter this command: sfc /scannow
You can read more about it here: [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747]
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xp now takes 6 to 8 minutes to boot. Have disabled indexing and update services — nohelp. StartCop shows gui_dat.exe is running but cannot disable it Is it a valid file? Should I rename or delete it?
What happens if Windows XP is already pre-installed and the company you purchased the computer provides no installation programs whatsoever? I have an AMD processor and have installed SP 3 since as well as a HP computer. The results were disastrous until the patch came out and I lost a lot of programs that had activation codes!
Dave T.