subject: How To Repair A Missing File In Microsoft Windows Xp ? [print this page] When a computer displays an error of system file missing, it means the computer can't boot and you'll need to repair that file in order to restore your system.
After excessive use, the system files of a PC can become corrupted and affect the performance of the computer. To solve this, you can use the microsoft windows xp installation disc to repair the Windows and repair any missing system files. Before going for system repair, make sure that you have taken a backup of all your data.
Follow the given steps:
STEP 1. Insert the Windows XP Installation Disc into the CD drive of your PC.
STEP 2. Reboot your computer and then press any key to boot up to the Windows XP installation CD.
STEP 3. Next, press the "Enter" key after the Windows XP disk loads all of the installation files.
STEP 3. Press the "F8" key when you are asked to complete the Windows license agreement.
STEP 4. Choose the Windows installation that you want to repair and add files to using the up and down arrows.
STEP 5. Press the "R" key to start repairing and reinstalling the microsoft xp files. The process could take up to 45-60 minutes to complete. When it completes, the computer will restart and you can eject the installation CD.
Alternatively you can also use the Recovery Console, a great troubleshooting tool, for the following purpose:
Copy, replace, or rename operating system files and folders. You may have to perform this if your boot failure is caused by missing or corrupt files.
Enable or disable the loading of services when the computer is restarted. If a particular service may be keeping the operating system from booting, you could disable the service. If a particular service is required for successful booting, you want to make sure that the service is configured to start automatically.
Repair the file system boot sector or the MBR. You can use this option if a virus may have damaged the system boot sector or the MBR. Create and format hard drive partitions. You can use this option if you are assured that your disk utilities will not delete or create Windows XP partitions.
Let us show you how to start a Recovery Console:
STEP 1. Reboot your computer using the Windows XP Professional installation CD.
STEP 2. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.
STEP 3. In the Welcome to Setup dialog box, press the R key to repair a Windows XP installation
STEP 4. From the Windows XP Repair Options menu, press 1 to repair Windows XP using the Recovery Console. You will then be prompted to enter the administrator password. The Windows XP Recovery Console will start.
