1. The msi file extension is a Windows Installer file (nothing to do with Media Player).Go here, scroll down to the msi fix and download it to a folder:http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...Next go to the above file (named "Default_MSI.reg") file and double click it. OK all prompts and your msi file asRead more

    The msi file extension is a Windows Installer file (nothing to do with Media Player).

    Go here, scroll down to the msi fix and download it to a folder:
    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial…

    Next go to the above file (named “Default_MSI.reg”) file and double click it. OK all prompts and your msi file association issue should be fixed – if not restart computer and see if that now fixes the issue.

    Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks

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  2. If you have Windows 7 DVD disk, then you can boot to it and do a repair installation or a clean installation of Windows. If clean install, then you can do the format at exactly that time. Boot to Windows 7 DVD and follow the on-screen instructions.

    If you have Windows 7 DVD disk, then you can boot to it and do a repair installation or a clean installation of Windows. If clean install, then you can do the format at exactly that time. Boot to Windows 7 DVD and follow the on-screen instructions.

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  3. It may be possible to do that if a number of things are true. Basically you'd have to insert a pre-formatted dvd. I forget the name of the format but it is for using cd/dvd's like removable or hard drives. You can read, write and delete from them. I never tried it before so dunno. Personally, I'd usRead more

    It may be possible to do that if a number of things are true.
    Basically you’d have to insert a pre-formatted dvd. I forget the name of the format but it is for using cd/dvd’s like removable or hard drives. You can read, write and delete from them. I never tried it before so dunno.

    Personally, I’d use a usb flash or hard drive. or use networked media.

    It would be a snap to do all this with a live cd/dvd or usb. Could even boot to a floppy to boot from internet.

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  4. Did you search before asking? Here are a few posts that may be helpful.https://computing.net/answers/w...https://computing.net/answers/w...https://computing.net/answers/w...Doing the best I can here... And remember, there's always more than one path to success. :)

    Did you search before asking? Here are a few posts that may be helpful.

    https://computing.net/answers/w…

    https://computing.net/answers/w…

    https://computing.net/answers/w…

    Doing the best I can here… And remember, there’s always more than one path to success. 🙂

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  5. My guess is that the CMOS battery on your laptop motherboard needs to be replaced. The CMOS battery stores all of your basic hardware system settings while your computer is turned off. Typically the battery can last several years but since this is a Compaq laptop it's probably 5+ years old. It soundRead more

    My guess is that the CMOS battery on your laptop motherboard needs to be replaced. The CMOS battery stores all of your basic hardware system settings while your computer is turned off. Typically the battery can last several years but since this is a Compaq laptop it’s probably 5+ years old. It sounds like the laptop has lost all its settings and needs to be reconfigured. I’m not sure what model Compaq laptop you have but you will need to go into the system setup and set the date, time and other settings that are not correct like the hard drive type and so on after your battery is replaced.

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  6. Operating systems that use BIOS calls to access the floppy drive can be fooled into accessing an image loaded into memory instead by using a program like MEMDISKhttp://syslinux.zytor.com/wiki/inde...I'm afraid I don't know how the MS-DOS installer works. If it requires more than one disk, this methoRead more

    Operating systems that use BIOS calls to access the floppy drive can be fooled into accessing an image loaded into memory instead by using a program like MEMDISK

    http://syslinux.zytor.com/wiki/inde…

    I’m afraid I don’t know how the MS-DOS installer works. If it requires more than one disk, this method will obviously not work. Unless you have a specific reason to use MS-DOS, I would suggest trying FreeDOS instead. It is readily available on a CD, is almost 100% compatible with MS-DOS, and includes a lot of extra software you might want on a DOS computer anyway.

    http://www.freedos.org/

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