Windows could not start - file is missing or corrupt: system32\drivers\pci.sys

[Steve Schumsky]

I've upgraded my motherboard and other hardware. When I
start the computer, I get the error message: Windows
could not start because the file is missing or corrupt:
system32\drivers\pci.sys It says, "You can attempt to
repair this file by running Windows Setup using the
original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to
start repair." I do that. What do I do after that?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed
http://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I've upgraded my motherboard and other hardware. When I
| start the computer, I get the error message: Windows
| could not start because the file is missing or corrupt:
| system32\drivers\pci.sys It says, "You can attempt to
| repair this file by running Windows Setup using the
| original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to
| start repair." I do that. What do I do after that?

 

[Bill Curtis [MSFT]]

More articles to look at:

319136 "Pci.sys Is Missing or Corrupt" Error Message When You Start Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=319136

330181 Windows XP Problems with Damaged or Incompatible Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330181