My laptop is new and bestbuy installed all programs for me. It was made with no partition
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Your disk has a partition on it, it's just in use with XP and all your files.\n\nIf you want to resize your existing partition to make it smaller to create an additional partition for Linux or other uses, try Partition Magic from Symantec.  I've used it in the past for these purposes.\nhttp://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/system_performance/pm80/index.html
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no kiddin.... but where did you get this laptop from.... ??????\nIf that's a real problem... then take all your laptop warranty papers and go to the nearest service center that belongs to the brand of your laptop.... else post again with the LAPTOP SERIAL NUMBER...(someone might be searching for it).
464712
you need a windows disc. something has happened to you system files on the HD, it might jsut be a cable came out though, have a check when the computer is turned off.
412619
you need to have orignal copy of your OS system CD/ your best bet is to get someone that repairs pc for a living,you or someone deleted the start up program file for your pc,its to complicated to try to exsplain what to do/Seek pro help u'll be better off?
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You may want to run a virus scan on it.  It doesn't sound good.  Try to backup your data file as soon as possible.  The last resort is to format your drive and start over with installing windows.  Good luck.
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you probably have multiple partitions. i would recommend a program like partition magic. i think they may have a free version. it not then go to 'my computer' and see if there is more than one hard drive icon. if so, then you probably installed xp on another partition. im going to take a wild guess and assume you have a compaq. they have a recovery partition. you more than likely installed it on the recovery partition. if so, then just run the restore program and have it set your computer back to the factory default conditions.
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I suggest down loading the program again.  But this time save it to your desk top.  After the down load is finished, click on the icon and let the program choose the place for installation.
52703
if you a near a bestbuy they should be able to take care of it for you.  From my experince it's been free, since they make money off of it.
485659
Have you got a recovery disk?\n\nIf yes try that.\n\nIf no, seek expert help.\n\n///
440364
Did they provide you with a full or trial copy? And even if it came pre-installed, they should have provided you with a serial (I don't know if there is a true OEM version which does not require a serial to be entered).
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Nothing to worry, dont panic. Use system restore. Go to start, programs, accessories, system toos and system restore. Try to uninstall the program which u installed last. Did u do any upgradation.
92462
try to reinstall windows .. or format the hard disk and install a fresh copy
618429
I think you did not get your laptop from Dell, maybe you got it from someone else. if that is the case, and you have tried all you can to get it fixed without success then my best advise to you is to change your drive all the best.
357429
There may have been catastrophic damage to your system. I suggest backing up your data and reinstalling Windows off the OS disk that came with your computer.
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Yes please re-installing the software , the portion on the Hard-drive the files was copied is corrupt , after this it will be ok, or it may be your memory need to be change at worst scenario after the re-installation if it still happen , your files are saved if you only uninstall and re-install but don't delete your crated files
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Your best bet is to follow the instructions in the manual. If you don't have them, just go to the manufacturers websites and you should be able to download them from there.\n\nalso check these links out, they might help (not trying to be funny, happens to all of us newbies):\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booting\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_%28computing%29\n\ngood place for more info: \nhttp://computer.howstuffworks.com/
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yo boobooed\nthe easiest fix, is to boot from your windows xp cd, and when given options, the first time it asks, say intstall, the secon time say repair, it will do a non-destructive install and replace any bad or missing files or associations.\nYou could check in the recycle bin and if it is in there, restore it