Help with missing files?

[Anonymous]

When i brought my PC it came preloaded with XP,
everything seemed to be fine, but when i download windows
updates or try to update my computer in anyway it says
these exact words:

"Files that are required for Windows to run properly
have been replaced by Unrecognised versions. To maintain
system stability Windows must restore the original
versions of these files -

Please insert your Windows XP Professional CD-Rom now."

but because it came preloaded it came with no XP Cd? i
got in touch with the shop they said it doesnt come with
an XP Cd but i can buy one for £100 but i dont have £100
to buy the CD to fix the problem, is there anyway i can
do it some other way? Because i dont wnat to use copied
CD's and get sued for Piracy.....
Please reply - Thanks

PS: My friend says he thinks he is on a pirated Windows
version and asks what can he do if he is?

Once again thanks

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Your system files are probably on the hard drive under C:\Winodws\I386,
check using Windows Explorer. If you are ever prompted for the WinXP CD,
redirect the search to this folder.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



When i brought my PC it came preloaded with XP,
everything seemed to be fine, but when i download windows
updates or try to update my computer in anyway it says
these exact words:

"Files that are required for Windows to run properly
have been replaced by Unrecognised versions. To maintain
system stability Windows must restore the original
versions of these files -

Please insert your Windows XP Professional CD-Rom now."

but because it came preloaded it came with no XP Cd? i
got in touch with the shop they said it doesnt come with
an XP Cd but i can buy one for £100 but i dont have £100
to buy the CD to fix the problem, is there anyway i can
do it some other way? Because i dont wnat to use copied
CD's and get sued for Piracy.....
Please reply - Thanks

PS: My friend says he thinks he is on a pirated Windows
version and asks what can he do if he is?

Once again thanks