Missing or corrupt \windows\system32\c_850.nls

[DL]

If you know someone with the same version of winxp you could try copying
this file to a floppy, then boot your sys into the recovery consol. Then
copy from floppy to C:\windows\system32\
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314058#XSLTH3124121123120121120120
for recovery consol info

The only other option I believe would be to buy a retail version of winxp,
which as you dont have one you will need at some stage anyway

 

[chelleyd]

Hi, I recently got a virus on my PC and inadvertently deleted a syste
file when I ran a scan. Now, when I switch on my PC I get th
following message:

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

\windows\system32\c_850.nls

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using th
original Setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to star
repair".

Unfortunately, I bought my PC from my old company before it closed s
haven't got the original setup disk. I have borrowed one from a frien
but when I tried this I am taken the same screen with the message above
I have tried using the F8 function but that just goes to the start u
screen and then back to the screen with the message. I have also use
'r' as suggested but this does the same. I have had a friend take
look and he says the PC won't even go into BIOS mode, which I am no
sure exactly what this means. Has anyone got any suggestions how I ca
repair my PC please?

Any sort of help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
chelleyd