Windows File Protect error

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ashleigh

'Windows File Protect. Files that are required for
Windows to run properly have been replaced by
unrecognizable versions. To maintain system stability
Windows must restore the original versions of these
files. Insert your Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack
CD now.'

what does this mean? Dell has told me to go purchase
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 - why? why can't I
just download it?

Help please!
 
tried and to no avail - thanks though
-----Original Message-----
All Dell computers ship with a full version Windows installation CD. Insert
your Windows XP installation CD.

"Where do I find the media needed to reinstall
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Microsoft® Windows® XP and my
 
SP1 along with all other updates for Windows XP is available from Windows
Update. You should visit Windows Update regularly. Weekly is not too often.
You can also set your computer check Windows Update automatically, which is
a good idea.

Rocky

tried and to no avail - thanks though
-----Original Message-----
All Dell computers ship with a full version Windows installation CD. Insert
your Windows XP installation CD.

"Where do I find the media needed to reinstall
Click to expand...
Microsoft® Windows® XP and my
 
My computer is already set to automtically update - Dell
said it was something that I needed to purchase???
 
If you are describing it correctly as a Windows XP service pack, it is
available from Windows update. There has only been one service pack so far.

Service Pack 1 and all other updates are also available on CD, directly from
Microsoft, at no charge. (You will probably be charged a nominal amount for
shipping.) The CDs are intended for users with dialup connections, which
make updates a very long download.

Rocky

My computer is already set to automtically update - Dell
said it was something that I needed to purchase???
 
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