Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the resulting
Command Prompt window, type: SFC /SCANNOW , and hit enter.
You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD in the CD Drive.
SFC = System File Checker. SFC will scan your system and replace missing
or damaged XP system files with the correct version.
Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310747
Afterward, perform a "tune-up":
1. Perform a DISK CLEANUP:
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)
2. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the Command
Prompt window type: CHKDSK /F , and hit enter, answer "yes" and
reboot your computer.
3. Afterward, perform a DEFRAG of your hard drive.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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| I recieved several error messages and then on re-boot was
| told that I was missing a DLL file. Is there a boot disk
| that will allow me to start XP without a full reinstall
| so I can save my data
