fixing an antique comp

[System]

Ok its not really that old, like 5+ years old P4.

Neways, my dad ****ed it up twice in a row - Something with an OS file and it will not boot up. The first time I managed to repair the file but I noticed it was still sketchy in terms of performance. I even told him, Don't touch if it you don't have to, nows the time to think about a back up method for all you're data.

So surely enough what does he do? Acts like its totally fixed the now its ****ed again. I tried repairing the corrupted files again and I'm at a loss now.

So two problems now:

a) I want the data on the HD but cannot retreive it. I already put the HD in my computer and the data was unaccessable or I was not authorised to view it or some ****. I saw all the files, but just couldn't do f all with them

b) I bought a new hd and reinstalled windows for him but the damn thing will not recognize the ethernet port now. I fixed the computer when I gave it to him and gave it a clean start but I can't remember if I actually had to DL mobo drivers or not to get the interet running.

Hmmm, I'm beginning to think I'm answering my own question now if I need the drivers to connect. :: sigh:: Gonna have to find the drivers and dl em now I'm guessing..

Ne1 got a link to MSI mobo site?

[Hellsent 2.0]

Re: fixing an antique comp

Build him a new PC....

[Stormy{CAN}]

Re: fixing an antique comp

I already put the HD in my computer and the data was unaccessable or I was not authorised to view it

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/permissions.mspx

About half way down the page explains how to take ownership of the folders/files.

Ne1 got a link to MSI mobo site?

http://www.msi.com.tw/

And once you get everything all setup for him again, create a limited user account for him and put a password on the admin account. Then he won't be able to do anything that damages the system, and you won't have to keep fixing it.

[sava700]

Re: fixing an antique comp

Yeah you need to take ownership of the files.... very easy to do.

But I suggest that once you've redid the whole system just make a image of it using Ghost or Acronis and put it on a disk and store it somewhere..therefore once you have the issue again just throw the disk in and he's right back to where you started with out having to limit his permissions to his own computer.

[System]

Re: fixing an antique comp

Well thanks guys for the help, hopefully I can get this thing running again

[jake_]

Re: fixing an antique comp

Get a sledge hammer... that will fix it.

[System]

Re: fixing an antique comp

Get a sledge hammer... that will fix it.

You know I'd love to do that.

In an ideal world he should buy my gaming pc so I can rebuild with the latest stuff.

Actually he's always offered to buy my stuff but I keep telling him no because he is blowing his money on things he'd never use lol O_o

[jake_]

Re: fixing an antique comp

You know I'd love to do that.

In an ideal world he should buy my gaming pc so I can rebuild with the latest stuff.

Actually he's always offered to buy my stuff but I keep telling him no because he is blowing his money on things he'd never use lol O_o

maybe compromise a bit, and have him get a Dell or something cheap. :p

[System]

Re: fixing an antique comp

maybe compromise a bit, and have him get a Dell or something cheap. :p

And be plagued with more problems after a couple of years if that? No thanks. I rather just get him a laptop since he has shown interest in mine already.

Otherwise I'll custom build, not much to save but at least I know it will work.