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Oxnard
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Posted - 2007.12.08 02:53:00 -
[2011]
I checked my boot.ini and found this:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
When I ran boot check log thing it said that:
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
was not a valid directory do you want to get rid of it, I havent yet I need help also this thing says:
/noexecute=optin
so Idk what to do I need some help.
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Kraftsims
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Posted - 2007.12.08 03:16:00 -
[2012]
I'm in trouble. I'm using my company laptop to make this post as my desktop pc at home is sitting there with a dark screen and a blinking cursor. Nada, zip, zero, won't do anything. I read about the boot.ini deal ad nauseum on here, tried to ensure it wouldn't be a problem, but evidently I did something wrong in my analyzing the vulnerability of the computer.
Evidently, when I purchased this emachine, it came with windows media edition. It either didn't have a bootable disk or I've lost it. Either way, I don't have an ability to boot from a disk right now. I have no idea what to do. I'm not a techie type, just an average user. My computer is dead, won't boot past the bios boot screen (or whatever that is called, with the huge "e".
Any recommendations on what I can do other than taking my computer into a computer shop?
Thanks
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Plutonian
The Graduates
Brutally Clever Empire
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Posted - 2007.12.08 03:20:00 -
[2013]
After a 2-hour search for the damn XP discs, and then digging into BIOS to find out why my computer won't boot from cd rom, and then rebuilding the OS, I have to say it wasn't the night I'd planned on.
Honestly CCP, did no one there even think about testing the upgrade before releasing it? What the hell?
And did you not once think of setting up a 24/7 phone number to walk people through fixing this problem caused by your software? Did the thought even occur? Are you aware your generic walk-through fix does not take into account the variety of machine setups out there? Are you aware that, unless a second computer exist in the household, customers who have had their computer turned into an expensive paperweight have no means of finding the solution? Does that even matter to you?
The incompetence displayed in this incident is criminal. And hiding behind the EULA while failing to do everything in your power to help those affected by your mistake is unethical.
Unbelievable.
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Hetsul
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Posted - 2007.12.08 03:30:00 -
[2014]
I wonder how many subscriptions were canceled over this? Anyone trying to put out lawsuits or anything? heh.. Don't let CCP die over something so minor >_< They were quick to notice the problem and try to resolve it ;o
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MarkShadow
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Posted - 2007.12.08 03:41:00 -
[2015]
Hey you all 
When i rebooted computer my boot.ini file was deleted, but OS was able to boot from windows so my PC was OK. I fixed my boot.ini file like this:
1. I copy boot.ini file from EVE or CCP directory (C:\CCP\EVE\boot.ini) or if you have other directory of EVE like singularity on another parition where you got boot.ini file
2. I paste it on C:\ open it with notepad and paste this:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
Every OS have diferent number or diferent number of primary partition
if you got OS on partition one (1)
3. I saved it on C:\ boot.ini
4. Then type in run cmd
5. On prompted then type bootcfg
6. It will find your boot.ini (if it says like in step 2 it is OK)
7. Type msconfig
8. If it is OK, the message is like that: It appears that all BOOT. INI lines for Microsoft operating systems are OK.
9. Then i rebooted my PC again
10. Everything works fine. And i type again step 4, 5, 7.
It is OK now. 
You can find your data boot.ini file in C:\WINDOWS\pss\ boot.ini.backup, make a copy of it on your OS partition c:\ or other and delete the ".backup" extension
How to find boot.ini.backup: go to c:\Windows\ directory, right clik on it and clik on properties, under the attributes check hidden, need to wait for some time, find folder PPS, inside is boot.ini.backup.
You can use some info. from this sites 
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330184/
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022/
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Cowerd
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Posted - 2007.12.08 03:54:00 -
[2016]
Edited by: Cowerd on 08/12/2007 03:56:23
 Originally by: Kraftsims
I'm in trouble. I'm using my company laptop to make this post as my desktop pc at home is sitting there with a dark screen and a blinking cursor. Nada, zip, zero, won't do anything. I read about the boot.ini deal ad nauseum on here, tried to ensure it wouldn't be a problem, but evidently I did something wrong in my analyzing the vulnerability of the computer.
Evidently, when I purchased this emachine, it came with windows media edition. It either didn't have a bootable disk or I've lost it. Either way, I don't have an ability to boot from a disk right now. I have no idea what to do. I'm not a techie type, just an average user. My computer is dead, won't boot past the bios boot screen (or whatever that is called, with the huge "e".
Any recommendations on what I can do other than taking my computer into a computer shop?
Thanks
I Also have Windows Media on an Compaq PC i never got any restore disk with the thing , What you do is the when the Compaq hp spash screen pops up you hold F10 for restore PC. on the screen you have several options. Damaging Restore(Full format and reinstall Windows) and using a restore point (from your hard drive) try restoring from a previous point first. Some people will have set the machine to take a snapshot some didnt know or whatever reason didnt set it up and wont have one. If you do have it restore back to a date BEFORE the patch and should be ok.
PS i know in 79 pages someone has mentioned this but there no way in hell im sitting here reading all the posts sorry  |
Bluebear8
Orion Ore International
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Posted - 2007.12.08 04:52:00 -
[2017]
Goodbye data. None of the repair options work.
Final step before tossing the box away - take the box to the shop for a professional reformat and reinstall.
/me none to happy about this expense, particularly while someone is charging me to play a game ... but, misery loves company, right?
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ShadowLZ
Minmatar
DarkVengeance
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:10:00 -
[2018]
Hmm winders working fine here, i have noticed a problem when i reboot says somethng like
"boot.ini failed
Booting from c://WINDOWS/"
So far hasn't caused any problems but making my book time 2 sec slower >.<
lol been rebooting all day and all of yesterday b/c i was installing something and had to reinstall it like 10 times. Downloaded my package around 03:40 or so.
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Devick Baalreth
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:26:00 -
[2019]
Originally by: El Sp1c
Edited by: El Sp1c on 07/12/2007 19:05:47
Originally by: Devick Bane
Originally by: Maxus Cynus
Well this confirms that I shouldn't resubscribe even for a month to check out this "awesome" new update.
Regarding the EULA, in Iceland you can NOT waive your legally guarded rights so the EULA will not make CCP exempt from the damage they have caused. However the blame culture has not yet, thankfully, seeped into the national psyche here.
However the same may be true in other European countries, the EULA is not a carte blanche for CCP to mess up your PC.
If CCP think that they can hide behind their EULA they are perhaps going to find out the hard way that the world doesn't work like that. They better compensate their users even if it will cost them millions of Euros because the alternative will be millions more of Euros.
Your mistake is thinking that you can charge them with something without proving intent or motive. Read previous post about criminal law.
this wouldn't be considered criminal
As much as you are going to try to push the fact that the EULA won't protect the company from damages you recieved... It unfortunately will. If you wish to challenge them I suggest you read them first. Suggested Sections of the EULA you need to read before making any forum complaint or civil action are:
12. NO WARRANTIES
13. DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Best one
16. GOVERNING LAW AND EXCLUSIVE FORUM
-first line of 12 is an "AS IS" statement.
-13 states what damage they not liable for or limited too being protect from by your contractual agreement
-14 states what they are maximum liable for should something occur.
-16 is the kicker, if you contest these issues the governing body of said issues would be the Republic of Iceland.
http://europa.eu/abc/european_countries/index_en.htm
iceland is not part of the European union and is not forcably subject to it. EULA 16 comes into play. United States of America is not a governing body of Iceland.
In other words you cannot use any countries law against CCP without it being a law of Iceland. Internet based companies do not register their business in every country that has internet access.
I dislike the fact that it happened and it caused many people to lose information due to lack of means to repair the system in their situation. I agreed to the AS IS EULA and is a legal document to agree to in Iceland. CCP has done more then most companies that are liable have to fix the problem and even given many resources and steps to return the computer to its original running state. In essence they where required to do nothing, but did.
If your lawyer wants to file with the governing entity of Iceland then they can try.
I am not a representative of CCP and never claimed to be. I just know how to read and when to read.
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mishkoff
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:26:00 -
[2020]
Edited by: mishkoff on 08/12/2007 05:27:32
Originally by: Serenity Lucifari
Actually US law does apply to the game since it was marketed in the US but only to a limited extent. More importantly however his claims are a joke at best if he ever read the TOS and EULA CCP have covered their rear ends =)
Bottom line is things happen its a software proggy a simple typographical error in the code can cause quite a bit of damage. I wrote an irc client once and in one of the updates i made a simple mistake and it would wipe your hard drive =P
I personaly wouldnt stand to confident behind the EULA in court. The Sickening thing about our court system is anything can happen.
The patch wasnt advertised as a bugged piece of crap. It was advertised as a magical universe, with all kinds of fantastical happenings. Kind of like the glorious emails you get asking for 25 grand to recover your dead long lost ancestors possesions.
With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
Search Europe, anti trust, microsoft. See what pops up. That pretty much solves the issue that if CCP wants to do business outside of Iceland they do what the Romans do, or else lose large swathes of viable markets.
CCP aint Microsoft.
THEY CAVED INTO CHINA for christs sake. So the area they are doing business in does matter. I guess no one remembers that.
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Devick Bane
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:33:00 -
[2021]
Edited by: Devick Bane on 08/12/2007 05:35:02
Originally by: mishkoff
Edited by: mishkoff on 08/12/2007 05:27:32
Originally by: Serenity Lucifari
Actually US law does apply to the game since it was marketed in the US but only to a limited extent. More importantly however his claims are a joke at best if he ever read the TOS and EULA CCP have covered their rear ends =)
Bottom line is things happen its a software proggy a simple typographical error in the code can cause quite a bit of damage. I wrote an irc client once and in one of the updates i made a simple mistake and it would wipe your hard drive =P
I personaly wouldnt stand to confident behind the EULA in court. The Sickening thing about our court system is anything can happen.
The patch wasnt advertised as a bugged piece of crap. It was advertised as a magical universe, with all kinds of fantastical happenings. Kind of like the glorious emails you get asking for 25 grand to recover your dead long lost ancestors possesions.
With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
Search Europe, anti trust, microsoft. See what pops up. That pretty much solves the issue that if CCP wants to do business outside of Iceland they do what the Romans do, or else lose large swathes of viable markets.
CCP aint Microsoft.
THEY CAVED INTO CHINA for christs sake. So the area they are doing business in does matter. I guess no one remembers that.
Microsoft is a registered Company in most of those countries and being that as it is they are subject to direct action from those countries. Microsoft does not have an EULA for their products stating that it can only be subject to the laws of the US.
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With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
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That is a common mistake when it comes to the internet, its not so much where the service is provided too but where it is provided from.
and you are right, CCP is not Microsoft. Having said that they are not subject to the same extent of Countries local laws because they are not registered businesses in that country. Redirect your issues with the Goverment of the Republic if Iceland's Legal system.
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mishkoff
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:37:00 -
[2022]
Originally by: Devick Bane
Microsoft is a registered Company in most of those countries and being that as it is they are subject to direct action from those countries. Microsoft does not have an EULA for their products stating that it can only be subject to the laws of the US.
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With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
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That is a common mistake when it comes to the internet, its not so much where the service is provided too but where it is provided from.
and you are right, CCP is not Microsoft. Having said that they are not subject to the same extent of Countries local laws because they are not registered businesses in that country. Redirect your issues with the Goverment of the Republic if Iceland's Legal system.
SO uyouy are saying that the U.S could not affect CCPS business practices in the U.S?
That is all I am asking.
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BudzWRX
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:39:00 -
[2023]
you guys talk alot but i would like to see you go hire an attorney
maby you could find a small claims attorny stupid enough to take it on contingency
or hopefully you have 5,000.00 for a retainer
o and that will be exausted before he or she even figures out what hapend edzactly
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Devlynn
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:52:00 -
[2024]
read 20 pages of Bull ****. Im stoping payment and you can email me when you repair your patch. I dont have the advanced graphics and my boot ini is intact but I cant leave the station. I will not pay $ for **** poor programing. Fire them and hire some inteligent programmers or welcome to the unemployemt line.
regards
Devlynn
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Devick Baalreth
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:55:00 -
[2025]
Originally by: mishkoff
Originally by: Devick Bane
Microsoft is a registered Company in most of those countries and being that as it is they are subject to direct action from those countries. Microsoft does not have an EULA for their products stating that it can only be subject to the laws of the US.
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With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
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That is a common mistake when it comes to the internet, its not so much where the service is provided too but where it is provided from.
and you are right, CCP is not Microsoft. Having said that they are not subject to the same extent of Countries local laws because they are not registered businesses in that country. Redirect your issues with the Goverment of the Republic if Iceland's Legal system.
SO uyouy are saying that the U.S could not affect CCPS business practices in the U.S?
That is all I am asking.
US Government can stop them from providing a service inside the US. However, its to trivial for them to bother. But in order to take legal action against the company they need to do it in the Iceland court system.
Note the difference between controlling something within their own borders, and then controlling something outside of it.
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Devick Bane
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Posted - 2007.12.08 05:56:00 -
[2026]
Originally by: Devlynn
read 20 pages of Bull ****. Im stoping payment and you can email me when you repair your patch. I dont have the advanced graphics and my boot ini is intact but I cant leave the station. I will not pay $ for **** poor programing. Fire them and hire some inteligent programmers or welcome to the unemployemt line.
regards
Devlynn
Sorry to hear. Good luck!
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mishkoff
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Posted - 2007.12.08 06:08:00 -
[2027]
Originally by: Devick Baalreth
Originally by: mishkoff
Originally by: Devick Bane
Microsoft is a registered Company in most of those countries and being that as it is they are subject to direct action from those countries. Microsoft does not have an EULA for their products stating that it can only be subject to the laws of the US.
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With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
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That is a common mistake when it comes to the internet, its not so much where the service is provided too but where it is provided from.
and you are right, CCP is not Microsoft. Having said that they are not subject to the same extent of Countries local laws because they are not registered businesses in that country. Redirect your issues with the Goverment of the Republic if Iceland's Legal system.
SO uyouy are saying that the U.S could not affect CCPS business practices in the U.S?
That is all I am asking.
US Government can stop them from providing a service inside the US. However, its to trivial for them to bother. But in order to take legal action against the company they need to do it in the Iceland court system.
Note the difference between controlling something within their own borders, and then controlling something outside of it.
I do see the difference. Dont get me wrong I understand where youy are coming from. I was Affected by this patch, but wouldnt go as far as these people are saying. I simply wont word of mouth endorse their product anymore. That is as far as I am going.
I am just putting a little economics into the courtroom arguements here.
It isnt "trivial"
The U.S represents a large market for MMOs. Same with China. They produced a new server to operate in China within the confines of their In-Country internet laws. Laws that around the world that are still being formed. In a U.S courtroom there are unfortunteluy so many variables to the outcome of a trial it is not necessarily easy to predict an outcome.
I could definately see them settling a liability suit to maintain their market share in the U.S.
Like everyone has been saying, this wasnt THAT big of a deal, however would CCP give up all those kiddies paying 15 bucks a month over a small fine?
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Devick Baalreth
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Posted - 2007.12.08 06:20:00 -
[2028]
Originally by: mishkoff
Originally by: Devick Baalreth
Originally by: mishkoff
Originally by: Devick Bane
Microsoft is a registered Company in most of those countries and being that as it is they are subject to direct action from those countries. Microsoft does not have an EULA for their products stating that it can only be subject to the laws of the US.
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With regards to the location of the services provided it IS the U.S.
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That is a common mistake when it comes to the internet, its not so much where the service is provided too but where it is provided from.
and you are right, CCP is not Microsoft. Having said that they are not subject to the same extent of Countries local laws because they are not registered businesses in that country. Redirect your issues with the Goverment of the Republic if Iceland's Legal system.
SO uyouy are saying that the U.S could not affect CCPS business practices in the U.S?
That is all I am asking.
US Government can stop them from providing a service inside the US. However, its to trivial for them to bother. But in order to take legal action against the company they need to do it in the Iceland court system.
Note the difference between controlling something within their own borders, and then controlling something outside of it.
I do see the difference. Dont get me wrong I understand where youy are coming from. I was Affected by this patch, but wouldnt go as far as these people are saying. I simply wont word of mouth endorse their product anymore. That is as far as I am going.
I am just putting a little economics into the courtroom arguements here.
It isnt "trivial"
The U.S represents a large market for MMOs. Same with China. They produced a new server to operate in China within the confines of their In-Country internet laws. Laws that around the world that are still being formed. In a U.S courtroom there are unfortunteluy so many variables to the outcome of a trial it is not necessarily easy to predict an outcome.
I could definately see them settling a liability suit to maintain their market share in the U.S.
Like everyone has been saying, this wasnt THAT big of a deal, however would CCP give up all those kiddies paying 15 bucks a month over a small fine?
There are people who do nothing but think of contracts. Argument over EULA 16 would fall under the whole "we spent a bit of time thinking of it". You would not be able to use the game in the US if the contract was prohibited by law. Besides, if you want to bring economics in the court room, CCP just boosted a lot of computer repair companies/businesses production which is now taxable by the goverment due to it being a service from a comp/business. Foremost, the government wouldn't really be making any money since the fight would occur in Iceland.
But you are right, CCP would do anything in its power short of blowing more money then it would make if it had a risk of losing the source. I doubt you will see them in court, highly. However, I can see them doing something in return to rectify the problem.
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mishkoff
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Posted - 2007.12.08 06:26:00 -
[2029]
We COULD do this all night. I think we may agree with each other a little more then either of us FULLY want to admit.
I will leave it at, CCP screwed up, it isnt the end of the world, and anyone who has SERIOUS grievances will hopefulluy be able to remedy the situation with CCP directly.
Good night.
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Jim McGregor
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Posted - 2007.12.08 06:32:00 -
[2030]
Edited by: Jim McGregor on 08/12/2007 06:32:22
This thread could grow larger than the Amarr 100 page whine thread... 
I dont know the size of the largest thread ever on this forum, but 100 pages should be close?
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BudzWRX
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Posted - 2007.12.08 07:22:00 -
[2031]
i have no dought there will be more posts in this thread once people get there computers working
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Wumpus Killer
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Posted - 2007.12.08 07:37:00 -
[2032]
What a beating....was smacked by this boot.ini thingy. Took me 15 min to dig out my OS disk and do the rebuild. Thank god I got another cpu so I could surf the web and find the ccp recommended fix procedure.
I had read about it at work while checking forums and was dreading coming home to find out if I was affected. This will kick someones butt if they don't have their OS rebuild disk available (i.e. like off at school or on the road).
Why am I posting...to just add my name to the list of those that got hit by it.
Wumpus Killer
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Phelanwolf
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Posted - 2007.12.08 07:39:00 -
[2033]
Howdy,
When I logged on again, I went to check this post for any new info. There was a BIG READ THIS FIRST with a link to another page that had other info on it:
----Begin Copy and Paste----
You must have Windows installed not on the primary partition.or
You must have at least 2 hard disks and the OS must be installed NOT on the primary, but the secondary hard disk.
If all these apply, you MAY be affected by a known problem with the Graphics Update system. All other users are unaffected by this issue. The Trinity update (including Premium Graphics Content) is now available for all users and this error has been corrected.
----End Copy and Paste----
I do not believe this info is correct. I am running a single partition (C:/) which is my primary as I only have a single 80 gig harddrive partitioned as such and I was affected by the corrupt boot.ini (or the hal.dll is missing from your boot.ini)
If I read the above info correctly, I SHOULD NOT have been affected by this; however it did happen to my system.
I am just adding some more info, hopefully to make sure that this issue is completely fixed in all cases. Sorry if I misunderstood the post :-)
Regards
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BudzWRX
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Posted - 2007.12.08 07:56:00 -
[2034]
Edited by: BudzWRX on 08/12/2007 07:58:15
there might be some configureations that cause it they havent stumbled across yet
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tai shang
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Posted - 2007.12.08 08:27:00 -
[2035]
Edited by: tai shang on 08/12/2007 08:29:26
Ok, I've searched the forums for about an hour now and I have found about 3 or 4 different answers to my problem.
I, following instructions in an e-mail from eve-online newsletter to use system restore, have apparently fried my comp. I restored to about 4 days ago, and it shut down, began to reboot, and displayed this message (typed exactly as it was shown): <Windows root>\System32\hal.dll.
ok. Now that I have said that, who can tell me what to do? A response that works will get 150 million isk from me. Seriously.
Finally, I would like to say this to CCP:
Many times, things have happened in which players ranted and raved, shouting their disspleasure. Honestly, I was always very understanding and forgiving, and not one to complain. On the few occasions that I needed to file a pettition, my issue was resolved fairly quickly. But now you have given me something to complain about. Your actions not only damaged my computer, but, the instructions given to me to prevent that from happening DID NOT WORK.
Thanks. 
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Jadzeer DAXX
Amarr
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Posted - 2007.12.08 08:32:00 -
[2036]
Tai Shang - I had the missing hal file error message - follow the instructions about using the Windows OS CD-Rom (on the first post in this thread)to recover the boot,ini file and this should work - it worked for me and I'm a complete computer noob.
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tai shang
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Posted - 2007.12.08 08:40:00 -
[2037]
Edited by: tai shang on 08/12/2007 08:41:40
oops. sorry. Forgot to mention that I don't have that. At BEST, I'm not sure where it is. If I manage to find it, I will attempt that. Failing that however, is there anything else that will work?
But thanks anyway. I'll send ya something anyway.
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Cadela Fria
Amarr
Sharks With Frickin' Laser Beams
Mercenary Coalition
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Posted - 2007.12.08 08:53:00 -
[2038]
Originally by: Serenity Lucifari
Originally by: Cadela Fria
Edited by: Cadela Fria on 08/12/2007 01:19:47
Originally by: kc8yho
Edited by: kc8yho on 07/12/2007 07:20:36
read carefully it wipes out the c:\boot.ini c"\ inoperable and the second partiton all comes in operable including my hd linked to my comp by usb it made all crash and my usb hd wont work at all which had the customer info, it ran off of boot.ini along with windows ,
on c:
Therefore cust data and web site lost not ran from same computer just linked to it game cannot technically access info but if info on main hd is toasted for the shadow copy of windows so is the usb hd.!
both had to be formatted and reinstalled.
ccp better start crediting massivly S.*h.it, due to the simple fact they knew way before hand and then released it early without beta testing it fully first and fu.cking all us and it is illegal in the us due to the fact its neglect, and frivilant software if it can crash a system or cause damage to a system not of their own then by the computer piracy and crimes act of 1983 its considerd a computer crime or illicit virus"
frivilous in meanings and a fuc.k.up on their behalf if anyof us ever have to pay for a eve subscription again or a fuc.k.ed up patch ill sue there a.s.s.and im in the law buisness.
Frankly put without any disrespect intended whatsoever, but this aint the US, so your pretty acts, constitution etc. Mean absolutely zilch. If you were any sort of competent law student of any kind, you'd know that.
Nice try though.
Actually US law does apply to the game since it was marketed in the US but only to a limited extent. More importantly however his claims are a joke at best if he ever read the TOS and EULA CCP have covered their rear ends =)
Bottom line is things happen its a software proggy a simple typographical error in the code can cause quite a bit of damage. I wrote an irc client once and in one of the updates i made a simple mistake and it would wipe your hard drive =P
Actually US law doesn't apply at all...about the only thing that can be done, is stop CCP from marketing their game in the US. In which case I say, Welcome to the internet.
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Nerogk Shorn
Caldari
Royal Hiigaran Navy
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Posted - 2007.12.08 08:58:00 -
[2039]
Originally by: Jim McGregor
Edited by: Jim McGregor on 08/12/2007 06:32:22
This thread could grow larger than the Amarr 100 page whine thread...
I dont know the size of the largest thread ever on this forum, but 100 pages should be close?
The one on the Doomsday event or w/e on the test forums got to like 230 pages i think.
On other news I have to wait two weeks before i go back home to get my windows cd. Sounds like i'll be playing eve on mac OSX for a while. This pretty much blows.
D-F-A-A-B-A-A-S
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Jollygood69
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Posted - 2007.12.08 09:00:00 -
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I downloaded the Premium upgrade yesterday evening and since CCP have fixed this issue I had no problem with my boot.ini and PC is working just fine.
But before the upgrade I made a extra backup just to be 100% sure.
Some notes of my comp (before and after patch).
- Have a primary C-partition where the Windows-folder is located
- Have no boot.ini on the c-drive...this one is located on my D-partition. Have not made this config my self...Windows did it during it's installation
- Have no boot.ini tab in the msconfig utility
My boot.ini file:
[boot loader]
timeout=1
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
Perhaps it has already been meantioned but I put it here anyway:
> 1. Why do I need a boot.ini for Win XP Pro SP2? Why do I need it at all?.
> Anyway, Thought all the ini's went South with the advent of the
> Registry.
The purpose of the Boot.ini file in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314081
If the file BOOT.INI is not found in the root directory NTLDR will continue
the boot sequence and attempt to load XP from the first partition of the
first disk, typically C:\.
You can avoid this error
[[ Boot.ini not found or invalid. Booting from C:\Windows ]]
"Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows could not start" error messages when you
start your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330184
Using any boot.ini options from msconfig...
Safe-Mode Boot Switches for Windows Boot.ini File
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/239780
Do a Search for desktop.ini and see how many you have.
BTW, You may have thought that *.com files have gone by the wayside as well.
NTDETECT.COM (NTDETECT detects installed hardware components when XP boots.)
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
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