Ok here's the deal. Best thing for you to do would be to cut your losses and start from scratch. Hopefully you have your important docs and everything backed up. Reinstall from scratch. I personally would still stick with XP unless you have a PC capable of handling Vista (i.e. you are well above minimum specs). Install XP from scratch and go that route.
Also, and this is reference for everyone, upgrading the OS from one version to another is almost always a BAD idea. If there is ANYTHING wrong with your current OS load it will magnify problems with the upgraded OS. Best thing to always do is start from scratch with a new OS.
P.S.
Just so you know I'm a Senior Systems Engineer for a IT solutions provider in the Chicagoland area. |