Missing file.

J

Josh Watkins

I just installed WinXP Prof on a brand new comp and for
some reason I get an error saying:

"Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt:

\WINDOWS\inf\biosinfo.inf

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows
Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM."

However, when I have the CD in it never goes back to the
setup screen to do the repair. It always loads and goes
straight back to that error screen. I don't even get the
chance to do anything. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Josh
 
N

Nicholas

Josh --

Are you using a "retail version" of Windows XP?

--
Nicholas

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| I just installed WinXP Prof on a brand new comp and for
| some reason I get an error saying:
|
| "Windows could not start because the following file is
| missing or corrupt:
|
| \WINDOWS\inf\biosinfo.inf
|
| You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows
| Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM."
|
| However, when I have the CD in it never goes back to the
| setup screen to do the repair. It always loads and goes
| straight back to that error screen. I don't even get the
| chance to do anything. Any ideas?
|
| Thanks,
| Josh
 

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