Need a Windows XP Home Edition CD?

[Guest]

After I used HP recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it could
not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.
So, I looked on the web for the answer, and voila, I know how to fix the
file. But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download the
program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HP Pavilions that ship with Microsoft Windows XP do
not come with Recovery CDs. Instead, they use a hidden
space (partition) on the hard drive to store the recovery
information.

Read the following article thoroughly, then follow
the steps outlined to perform a "non-destructive"
recovery operation.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...docname=bph07145&product=71013&dlc=en&lang=en

If a "non-destructive" recovery will not work, then you'll have
to resort to a "destructive recovery" which will reformat the
drive, thus wiping it clean of all files before Windows XP is
reinstalled.

Obtaining HP Recovery CDs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...3&lang=en&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=bph07143

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| After I used HP recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it could
| not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.
| So, I looked on the web for the answer, and voila, I know how to fix the
| file. But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
| computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download the
| program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again?

 

[Rafael]

After I used compaq recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it
could
not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.

But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download
the
program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again.

 

[Rafael]

After I used compaq recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it
could
not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.

But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download
the
program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again.

 

[Tom Willett]

You will need to contact Compaq.

 

[DatabaseBen]

windows is moneyware.
like money in your pocket, if you loose it
it won't be replaced for "free"

you can buy replacements from
compaq/hp, which would be a good idea
since you have none now and will surely
need them later...

or you can simply buy a retail
version from your local sprawl-mart or
sprawl-get or best-sprawl, sprawl-city, etc....

however, you can make an emergency boot disk
off another pc that can boot up yours.