i386 folder is missing

[jop]

yes i been looking on my computer for the i386 folder under the windows
folder..its not there..also my other problem is i dont have the windows xp
pro cd to boot my computer back to original settings.. i been searching
everyway ..if anyone can help me with this..i very much appreciate it

 

[db.·.. >]

the i386 is generally
found on the root drive
and also on the win cd.

without the cd, you
options are limited.

therefore, you would
have to rely on other
features like system
restore and backups.

perhaps, your computer
did not come with a cd
and instead has a hidden
recovery partition with the
files necessary to restore
your system to it factory state.

so if the o.s. came pre installed,
then there is likely a holographic
looking sticker on the machine
with your product key.

the above will likely be elaborated
upon at your computers homesite
with other faq's, drivers, updates,
etc...

if not, then maybe you can
borrow someone's win cd or
simply purchase a new one.

incidentally, what exactly
are you experiencing with
your machine?

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[Shenan Stanley]

yes i been looking on my computer for the i386 folder under the
windows folder..its not there..also my other problem is i dont have
the windows xp pro cd to boot my computer back to original
settings.. i been searching everyway ..if anyone can help me with
this..i very much appreciate it

The "i386" folder may not exist anywhere on your installed system. It is
part of the installation media for Windows XP - but is not necessarily on
your computer after installation.

What method did your original Windows XP installer (likely those you
purchased your computer from) give you to install Windows XP fresh?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

yes i been looking on my computer for the i386 folder under the windows
folder..its not there..

Well, no, it normally wouldn't be. Why do you expect to find such a
sub-folder there?

also my other problem is i dont have the windows xp
pro cd to boot my computer back to original settings..

If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.





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[Elmo]

Yes, I've been looking on my computer for the i386 folder under the Windows
folder.. it's not there. Also my other problem is I don't have the Windows XP
Pro cd to boot my computer back to original settings. I've been searching
everywhere.. if anyone can help me with this, I'd very much appreciate it.

It might be a hidden folder. Open a cmd prompt and type the following:

attrib c:\windows\i386

Did it show up?