On Tue, 20 Mar 2001 07:56:22 -0500 Charles Bennett <[log in to unmask]> writes: > I inadvertantently ran Norton to clean up the computer and registry. > I can now only boot under prompt commands. > > I brought the computer in to a tech that wants to format the hard > drive and reload the set up software that came with (IBM Aptiva > 1998) > > Charles Bennett What I would do before contemplating tech's proposition, First, try c:\scanreg\fix Second, try c:\scanreg\restore Third, try second again Fourth, reinstall OS on top of existing OS Demetri Kolokotronis ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com