Deleted io.sys config.sys and other files

[Robert MacNeill]

In a complete act of stupidity, I had an automated script
delete all of the individual files on my c: including:

io.sys, config.sys, ntdetect.exe, etc.

What are my options? I seem to have two options when
rebooting from CD, either re-installing Windows, or using
the repair console, which does not seem to help.

Can I recover by copying these files via the a: drive from
a separate machine in recovery console?

Will re-installing delete my documents and other files on
c:?

Thanks,

Rob MacNeill

 

[Courtney]

You don't need the repair console; you need the second repair option. After
XP detects the operating system, it gives you the option of repairing it.
All you need to repair is the boot.

Courtney sends....

 

[Trent©]

In a complete act of stupidity, I had an automated script
delete all of the individual files on my c: including:

io.sys, config.sys, ntdetect.exe, etc.

What are my options? I seem to have two options when
rebooting from CD, either re-installing Windows, or using
the repair console, which does not seem to help.

Can I recover by copying these files via the a: drive from
a separate machine in recovery console?

If you do that, you won't need recovery console. Just copy the files
over as you suggested.

Will re-installing delete my documents and other files on
c:?

I don't think so, Rob.

But a backup...even at THIS point...is always a good idea. Ya never
know!

Good luck.


Have a nice week...

Trent


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