Can't boot - file is missing or corrupt

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Dingo

Hi Team,

I've just installed XP SP2. Now when I boot I get the following error
message:

'Windows could not start because the following file is either missing or
corrupt,
System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the
original Setup CD ROM
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.'

I tried as suggested and then I get a administrator password prompt which I
don't know. How can I get the password? Also I think the idea there is to
use command line switches to copy the original file over to the HDD. I don't
know DOS. :(

Now the funny thing is this, if I just press enter at the error mess.
Windows will boot.
I had previously installed StyleXP and it gives you a choice of two boot
screens to choose from. If I choose the original, no problem. If I choose
the custom boot screen, no good.

What would happen if I went to the second screen option with the original
setup CD and chose repair from there? Would I loose lots of stuff? Or would
it just quietly replace said file without much problem?

What should I do?
Please advise.
Regards,
Dingo
 
See if my response later this morning helps, and please be patient and don't
repost the question multiple times without waiting at least 24 hours. Those
of us trying to help can only go so fast and answer so many questions at a
time, and the right person to answer yours may not come through for a day or
two.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Hi Rick,

You are quite right. Thank you for your help. My apologies. I will take your
advice. My mistake.

Thanks again,
Dingo
 
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