I am trying to reset windows xp back to original settings but I am missing the file winnt32.exe. Where can I go to get the download

Anonymous
2012-02-25T21:56:09+00:00

I do not have winnt32.exe in the i386 folder. My computer acts very strange at times. It drags, freezes, and loads things I do not click on.

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Anonymous
2012-03-12T23:22:01+00:00

You can download the IT version of service pack 3 from HERE. Save it to your desktop. Use a file extraction software such as WnRar to extract the service pack 3 file that you downloaded to extract the files to C drive. Once the files have been extracted click Start > Run and paste the below command > Click Ok. This should install recovery console.

C:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons

Also, the i386 folder will contain the winnt32.exe file you were asking for.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-09T14:33:32+00:00

    Why e-mail? Just post the relevant information in your next post here!

    Example:

    I found one profile on the web:

    http://www.wxyz123.com/WINDRIVERS.WXYZ123.COM/XP/XP%20-%20DELL%20Dimension%205100C/(Iwhb_wp_lab).html

    Since all we need is hardware information, take your mouse and highlight that. Then Ctrl+C to copy to your clipboard, then Ctrl+V to paste it here. Example:

    (Don't worry about the apparent formatting problem; even though there is no scroll bar, we can scroll to see everything on the right!)

    Operating System System Model
    Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Dell Inc. Dimension 5100C  <br><br>System Service Tag: 91Y7181 (**support for this PC**) <br><br>Chassis Serial Number: 91Y7181 <br><br>Enclosure Type: Space-saving
    Processor Main Circuit Board
    2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 <br><br>16 kilobyte primary memory cache <br><br>1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Dell Inc. 0J8888  <br><br>Serial Number: ..CN6986157H0351. <br><br>Bus Clock: 800 megahertz <br><br>BIOS: Dell Inc. A02 06/14/2005
    Drives Memory Modules
    36.36 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity <br><br>24.68 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space <br><br> <br><br>HL-DT-ST CD-ROM GCR-8240N <br><br>3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive] <br><br> <br><br>Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 USB Device [Hard drive] (1.02 GB) -- drive 1 <br><br>Maxtor 6Y080M0 [Hard drive] (80.00 GB) -- drive 0 2552 Megabytes Installed Memory <br><br> <br><br>Slot 'DIMM_1' has 256 MB (serial number 031A5C21) <br><br>Slot 'DIMM_3' has 256 MB <br><br>Slot 'DIMM_2' has 1024 MB (serial number 031A5E26) <br><br>Slot 'DIMM_4' has 1024 MB
    Local Drive Volumes
    c: (NTFS on drive 0) 36.36 GB 24.68 GB free
    Network Drives
    mounted by wp1 at 7/6/2008 2:17:07 PM <br> y: \software\library 1000.14 GB 261.69 GB free <br> z: \software\library 1000.14 GB 261.69 GB free
    Users Printers
    local user accounts last logon <br> --- --- <br>  Administrator 8/2/2005 10:19:55 PM (admin) <br>  wp1 7/6/2008 2:05:44 PM (admin) <br> local system accounts <br>  Guest never <br>  HelpAssistant never <br>  SUPPORT_388945a0 never DYMO LabelWriter 330-USB on USB001 <br> --- --- <br> Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX: <br> ML420 on IP_192.168.101.22 <br> OKI B4300(PCL) on USB003 <br> SAVIN 8045/8045g PCL 6 on 192.168.101.21@Aficio_3045_@
    Controllers Display
    Standard floppy disk controller <br><br>Intel(R) 82801GB Serial ATA Storage Controllers - 27C0 <br><br>Intel(R) 82801GB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF <br><br>Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family [Display adapter] (2x) <br><br>Winvnc video hook driver [Display adapter] <br><br>Default Monitor (3x)
    Bus Adapters Multimedia
    Intel(R) 82801GB USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8 <br><br>Intel(R) 82801GB USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9 <br><br>Intel(R) 82801GB USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA <br><br>Intel(R) 82801GB USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB <br><br>Intel(R) 82801GB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Communications Other Devices
    Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem <br><br> <br><br><br><br> 1394 Net Adapter <br> Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection <br> primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.59 / 24 <br> Gateway: 192.168.1.1 <br> Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1 <br> Physical Address: 00:12:3F:9F:4E:48 <br> <br> Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.1 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller <br><br>USB Human Interface Device (2x) <br><br>HID Keyboard Device <br><br>HID-compliant mouse <br><br>USB Mass Storage Device <br><br>USB Root Hub (5x)

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-09T14:31:18+00:00

    I ran the scan, is there any way I can send the results page to you by e-mail?

     

    No but, you can upload it to filemail.com. Just copy and paste the link in your reply. Do not try to make it click-able.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-09T10:05:00+00:00

    I ran the scan, is there any way I can send the results page to you by e-mail?

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-03-08T15:49:44+00:00

    Interesting. :-)

    So you might have an old PC case, but everything else inside it might be newer!

    Since your son built this, you should ask him.

    Otherwise, you can open it up and identify the parts (they should all have labels on them).

    You could also run a program like Belarc Advisor:

    http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

    You can give us the information from the report EXCEPT your Product Keys!

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