Error Message

[Rosalind]

I encountered an error about corrupt file isapnp.sys and was asked to repair.
Did it by following instructions with XP CD and got to prompt, I was told to
rename the file isapnp.sys isapnp.old (some of my old dos knowledge comes in
handy) but it kept saying file is not a directory. I am not sure what it
means as I can see the file in the directory
c:\window\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys - all I wanted is to rename the file
and then expand the cd and copy the new file to replace. I cannot get pass
the stage. Please hlp you clever guys out there.

 

[JS]

In the Windows Explorer toolbar select: Tools/Folder Options
In the Folder Options window click on the 'View' tab
Now select 'Show hidden files and folders'
Un-check 'Hide extensions for know files types'
Click 'Apply' to accept changes and 'OK' exit.

JS

 

[Karl Snooks]

Rosalind,

Since your familiar with DOS:
Win+R | type CMD | hit Enter key

CD C:\windows\system32\drivers
rename isapnp.sys isapnp.old
Exit

Karl Snooks

 

[Rosalind]

Hi Karl,

Did what you said in DOS mode (after I have start XP Cd and use Repair
console) I tried ren isapnp.sys isapnp.old but it kept saying that the file
is not a directory. Itried everything, from \windows to \windows\system32 to
\windows\system32\drivers

All do not work.

 

[Karl Snooks]

Hi Rosalind,
Do me a favor and:
Win+R | CMD | hit Enter key

type CD
hit the Enter key

Now write down exactly what you have for a DOS prompt.

type CD\
hit the Enter key

Now write down exactly what you have for a DOS prompt.


type EXIT
hit the Enter key

Let me know the DOS prompt you saw after entering simply CD

and the DOS prompt after entering CD\

Karl Snooks