If I re-format my computer and re-install the entire operating system,
will I still be able to get all the updates to Windows ME to bring it
to where it is now (minus, of course, the headache)??
I've already overlaid the operating system to try to fix the problem

When booting up in Win Me a screen comes up asking
whether to
finish the install of Internet Explorer or do a
complete re-install.

We have ana ancient packard bell system with 'me' pre-installed. We have
recovery disks only, for the system.
Basically, I am looking to upgrade (as a student) to an academic license
FULL version of XP? If i was to purchase the academic student version upgrade

I need the most recent copy of SHLWAPI.DLL for __Windows ME__.
I restored a copy from the CABS but it doesn't play well with some
other DLLs.
I was able to get the thing up-and-running enough to check my mail,

Using a Gateway Essentials 733c OS Windows ME 1.1.
Some how, while trying to correct a problem with AOL software, I wiped the
contents of C:\Windows\PCHealth\. That means no Help, no System Info, no
System Restore, etc..

Viewing of a saved movie to my computer replays in funky psychadelic colors.
Any suggestions?