I have run the hardware diagnostic check, and it showed success in all
sectors.
My latest (fourth or fifth try!) factory reset (using my rescue CDs) came up
with a new error:
-----------------------------
NSIS error
The installer you are trying to use is corrupted or incomplete.
This can be the result of a damaged disk, a failed download or a virus.
You may want to consult the author of this installer to obtain a new copy.
-----------------------------
Weird, since the two rescue CDs are the same as on the previous tries and
this message never came up before.
It has been a week of frustration, and I am almost ready to throw that damn
box out the window.
"Rescue" my foot! ;\(
"Rick Rogers" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi,
>
> Either the recovery process failed or the root cause of some of your
> issues if failing hardware (memory faults, hard drive defects, flaky power
> supply can all cause these symptoms). Try the recovery process again and
> if the problems still occur, consider running the memory diagnostic tool
> and HP's diagnostic tool as described here:
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3354761
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "Alfred" <> wrote in message
> news:e6xF$...
>>I have used my HP m7763w with Vista Home Premium for more than 2 years
>>now, and finally got to the point of having to use my rescue CDs to
>>reformat the HD and reset to factory setting.
>> Unfortunately, I get frequent error messages now, and missing file
>> notices, and Windows Update refuses to work.
>> I understand that the old factory settings are way outdated by now, but
>> what am I supposed to do to get it all working right, if Windows Update
>> fails?
>> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>