Quote: Originally Posted by
shultzjr 
I tried a repair install and it locked up in the middle after the reboot. It never completed the installation. I am starting to think there is a bad spot on the hd where a system file is being placed. Trouble is there are programs on the machine that are impossible to get back if I do a wipe and a reinstall from scratch.
thanks,
charles.....
Hi Charles,
You may like to try these free tools :
( if you need .iso burning software you could get the free
The Official ImgBurn Website or isorecorder
ISO Recorder v 2)
Seatools for dos allows you to boot in from the cd you just made and check and fix disk errors
Seagate Technology - SeaTools
Paragon drive Backup Express allows you to make bootable cd - choose create recovery media, cd, and typical. Should be able to boot from the cd you just made and copy your data onto an external hd.
Free Drive Backup Express - Full Features & System Requirements
Hope this helps
SIW2