isapnp missing or corrupt message

[Guest]

I am getting this message when booting up XP.

"windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
System32\drivers\isapnp.sys."

I followed the instructions in the Microsoft article about this, replacing
the file using the recovery console and it actually worked. I was able to
use the computer for a few weeks then exactly the same problem happened
again. I replace the file again and it work again only to have the same
problem again after a month.

I rebuild the PC after that and it worked fine for a few weeks then get
exactly the same error I had before.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[Richie]

After viewing this issue you speak and the reoccurence,
it seems to me that although Microsoft doesn't mention a
different root cause, it's my opinion you need to sweep
your system first for spywae/malware and or viruses. I
suggest the Microsoft beta antispyware program under the
Microsoft downloads section. The attempt to replace the
corrupt or missing file.

 

[Guest]

I am getting this message when booting up XP.

"windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
System32\drivers\isapnp.sys."

I followed the instructions in the Microsoft article about this, replacing
the file using the recovery console and it actually worked. I was able to
use the computer for a few weeks then exactly the same problem happened
again. I replace the file again and it work again only to have the same
problem again after a month.

I rebuild the PC after that and it worked fine for a few weeks then get
exactly the same error I had before.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

You may need to enter your BIOS and select your CD drive to start first.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;315311

 

[Guest]

I am getting this message when booting up XP.

"windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
System32\drivers\isapnp.sys."

I followed the instructions in the Microsoft article about this, replacing
the file using the recovery console and it actually worked. I was able to
use the computer for a few weeks then exactly the same problem happened
again. I replace the file again and it work again only to have the same
problem again after a month.

I rebuild the PC after that and it worked fine for a few weeks then get
exactly the same error I had before.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sorry I didnt read your post close enough the first time about this being a
repeat.
I dont know how much faith I would put in this but this link talks about it
being a bad ram stick. I cant say if this is true or not.
http://forums.hexus.net/archive/index.php/t-25506.html

 

[Guest]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for replying, It turned out that the problem is the RAM. After I
removed one of the memory DIMMS it worked without having to replace the
isapnp file.

Thanks again,

Seanmig

 

[Kelly]

Great feedback. This will help many others. Glad you have it sorted. )

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