[Kimmie lou]

Scan disc stops at 3 bars on folders, defrag stays at 0%. System restore is not creating restore dates. I bought XP today and it says it's not compatible with my modem. Can't find updates for my modem. Did I waste $100 on XP?

 

[dude189]

try running scandisc and defrag in safe mode. Hold ctrl as your computer starts up, or repeatedly tap F8.

 

[flavallee]

Kimmie Lou:

I'm assuming that you're currently using Windows ME. Have you installed the System Restore patch from the Windows update site?

If you bought and tried to install Windows XP as a "cure all" to your problem, that's not the answer.

What is the brand name, model name, and model number of your computer? How fast is the processor and how much RAM is installed?

 

[Kimmie lou]

It's a Dell, Pentium III, 864 mhz, 382 RAM, 866 processor. I tried all night to run Scan Disc thorough in Safe Mode and it kept restarting. Finally did defrag.
So, as far as the XP, I'm out $100 if I don't use it. I'm not planning on it fixing all my problems, but is there any way to make my modem compatible?

 

[flavallee]

Your DELL computer has enough processor speed and RAM to run Windows XP.

If the 56K modem is not compatible with Windows XP, you should consider installing a different one. Have you given any thought to upgrading to high-speed DSL or cable service? - if it's available in your area.

 

[Kimmie lou]

Would love to use high speed, just not affordable. How do I upgrade a 56K modem?
Also, Where do I find the system restore patch? I looked on the microsoft download website.

 

[flavallee]

When you go to the Windows updates site and run a scan, the system restore patch should be listed in the critical updates section - if it hasn't been installed yet.

 

[VirtualMe]

ALso, how much free space do you have?

System Restore requires at least 200 megabytes (MB) of free disk space for the data storage.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306768

 

[Kimmie lou]

I have 15.9 GB of free space. I found a solution on microsoft. Seems there was a winninit.ini file in the windows directory. I ran a scanreg /fix and it fixed my system restore. I finally got a thorough scan to run and defraged. My only problem now is still system resources. When I opened email, and went to this post my resources went from 92% to 65% free, (w/ 3 windows open). I've reduced my start up to about 6 necessary programs, and ran adaware. Any other suggestions?