lost screensavers & sound schemes

Question

A few months ago Dell had me reinstall my computer because of an error I was getting which was causing me alot of problems.  After the reinstallation I found a few things that were not back on my computer like they were when I received it new.  At that time I had called several times about the things that were missing but could not seem to get anyone to solve my problem.  I got discouraged and let my problem set for awhile and now am picking up where I left off.  The things that are missing are components in the  Add/Remove programs.  Under the Windows Setup tab is a list of components to add such as Desktop Themes, which include wallpaper, sounds, mouse pointers, screensavers and other desktop features.  Also under Multimedia are more sounds and sound schemes.  These items were on my computer when I received it new.  Why can't I find them on the disk that came with my computer and where can they be.  How can I get these back????????  Thank you

Denny Denham · Answer

Lorie C.,

Anything that is listed on the Windows Setup tab can be installed from your ME Recovery CD. Place a check mark by each item you wish to install, click the Apply button, then OK out. If this is what you are doing and it is not successful please post the exact error message you receive when you attempt to add the items.

Lorie C. · Answer

I have a CD that is labled   OPERATING SYSTEM/Reinstallation CD WME    Only use this CD to reinstall the operating system on a Dell Computer.  This CD is not for reinstallation of programs or drivers.       I have some others but none of them say recovery CD.  What can I do now?  Would you like me to list all of the other CD that came with my computer?   Thank you

Denny Denham · Answer

Lorie C.,

The reintallation CD is the one CD that you should use. (Dell uses different terminology for reinstallation CDs for different operating systems.) It contains all of the system files for Windows ME (including those which are required to install Windows components).

Lorie C. · Answer

I want to make sure I do this correctly. I turn the computer on then I take the "OPERATING SYSTEM" Reinstallation CD WME put it in the CD drive then it will display what is on the CD and I choose what I am missing and then install the programs??? Is this the correct way to do this? I do not want to reinstall Windows ME. Putting this CD in the drive will not reinstall Windows ME is this correct?????Thanks

Denny Denham · Answer

Lorie C.,

Go to Start|Settings|Control Panel|Add/Remove Programs|Windows Setup tab. Place a check mark by each of the items you wish to install from the ME CD then click Apply. You should be prompted to insert the CD. If it is already in the drive Windows will automatically go to it and extract the files required to install the options you have selected.

Lorie C. · Answer

After I click Apply.....I get a message that says......The File 'BASEBA~1.ANI' was not found. Windows needs the Disk labeled' Windows Millennium Edition' to continue. The disk may be provided by your computer or device manufacturer. There is a drop down list and in it is C:\Windows\Options\cabs is listed and the other choices are;

D:\ D:\cdsampl\extras A:\

I have tried to use the operating system reinstallation CD WMe but can not seem to find what they want. What is the 'Windows Millennium EDition CD that they are refering to???

Thank you

BRIANBORU · Answer

pardon me 4 butting in, change it to windows/options/install. brian windows/options/cabs is for win 98 (at least on my harddrives)

Lorie C. · Answer

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!  Worked perfectly!!!!!!!!!  I really appreciate this!!!!!!!

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