Hi There
Machine seems to have developed a problem with loading software. I am running Win XP, without SP2 after it buggered up some of my programs and required reformatting the machine.
After reformatting I have been loading on programs as and when I need them. A couple of days ago I tried to install Visual Studio again. During the install it was trying to install Run Time files when it jamed up completely. It required a hard boot to get it going again. I tried again to install VS and had the same problem. So I though stuff it I will look at it when I have time.
A little while later I had some windows updates that came down and needed installing (NOT SP2). These updates came down ok, however during the install they jammed and would not install completely. I tried a couple of times but still no luck.
Today I have tried to download and install Adobe Acrobat reader. Once again downloads fine gets 75% into the install and then jams. I am lost as to what to do. The problem is not with a set program, or set software manufacturer so I am boiling it down to a windows problem, but how do I fix it, without having to reformate the whole thing again.
Some other notes, all the software is legal, there is no illegal stuff on the machine. I have tried to get support from Windows, but as my software was supplied by the machine manufacturer the support lies with them. A bit silly as they have no idea, I know I have tried. Someone mentioned it could be my Nortons Intenet Security that was effecting the machine. I have tried disconnecting from the net switching off the Nortons and installing. Same problem.
Another thing worth mentioning. I had the idea of trying to install the programs from the Administrator account. When I tried to log into the Admin account, it got halfway into loading the account and then jammed again. Once again pointing to a possible Windows problem.
Any advice would be very welcome.
Thanks
Kniouk
Machine seems to have developed a problem with loading software. I am running Win XP, without SP2 after it buggered up some of my programs and required reformatting the machine.
After reformatting I have been loading on programs as and when I need them. A couple of days ago I tried to install Visual Studio again. During the install it was trying to install Run Time files when it jamed up completely. It required a hard boot to get it going again. I tried again to install VS and had the same problem. So I though stuff it I will look at it when I have time.
A little while later I had some windows updates that came down and needed installing (NOT SP2). These updates came down ok, however during the install they jammed and would not install completely. I tried a couple of times but still no luck.
Today I have tried to download and install Adobe Acrobat reader. Once again downloads fine gets 75% into the install and then jams. I am lost as to what to do. The problem is not with a set program, or set software manufacturer so I am boiling it down to a windows problem, but how do I fix it, without having to reformate the whole thing again.
Some other notes, all the software is legal, there is no illegal stuff on the machine. I have tried to get support from Windows, but as my software was supplied by the machine manufacturer the support lies with them. A bit silly as they have no idea, I know I have tried. Someone mentioned it could be my Nortons Intenet Security that was effecting the machine. I have tried disconnecting from the net switching off the Nortons and installing. Same problem.
Another thing worth mentioning. I had the idea of trying to install the programs from the Administrator account. When I tried to log into the Admin account, it got halfway into loading the account and then jammed again. Once again pointing to a possible Windows problem.
Any advice would be very welcome.
Thanks
Kniouk