Help!!!!

[stephanie]

I keep getting a message that reads Windows cannot start
because the following file is missing or corrupt
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\c_437.nls

I don't want to have to restore the system because I'm
afraid I'll lose all my files. What should I do?

 

[Jim Macklin]

Start/run (type with out quotes) "sfc /scannow"

You will need your XP CD.



message | I keep getting a message that reads Windows cannot start
| because the following file is missing or corrupt
| \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\c_437.nls
|
| I don't want to have to restore the system because I'm
| afraid I'll lose all my files. What should I do?
|
|

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Stephanie,

If you can't boot Windows, instead boot the WinXP CD and enter the Recovery
Console. From the command prompt, run this:

Expand*X:\I386\c_437.nl_*%windir%\system32\c_437.nls*/y

Where X is whatever letter is assigned your CD drive, change it accordingly.
Each asterisk (*) represents a needed space, do not include them. When it
finishes, exit the Recovery Console, remove the CD, and restart the system.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

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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