Outlook Express and others not working after doing a windows update
 

So I just did a windows update on my borrowed copy of XP and now my outlook express, icq, and a bunch of other program exe files are missing. Anyone know how to solve this problem other than reformating?

Also anyone know the directory for icq 2003b history?

I know where is firefox bookmarks.You probaly expirience corruption of files.

define borrowed copy.

Did you try system restore?

I downloaded it from the internet and I am proud of it

No I never did that before, I will try it after I backup everything. Think that will work?

Maybe the update checked to see if it was a valid copy and found it was not so it disabled them.

I always do that when it starts screwing up..seems to solve most problems

Thanks, I'll do the system restore, going to let the files backup first since its good to back it up anyways. Ill let everyone know how it goes

Expect everybody to help you out with all your pirated software problems...

My "borred copy" is giving me genuine windows popups every now and then.. I have like 5 oem copies that have come with pc's and laptops, but they're always stuck with that machine so i just download one i can use on them all.

Almost time to start buying OS's i guess ;)

:thumbsup :1orglaugh

Yeah, that's probably the reason why you're currently fucked.

Yah same here, something about file protection, i just move it to the bottom right

never encountered that.. mine still working..

It you have automatic updates activated with Windows XP AND a bootleg copy, you will experience problems. Microsoft has gotten extremely savvy with software theft.

Just pony up for a real one, though chances are you will have just as many bugs :1orglaugh

the system restore worked :)

havent had any problems, but my xp is licensed :)