Windows XP SP2 Stop error

[Brian]

At startup, it shows the following stop error:

"STOP: c0000135 {Unable to Locate Component}
This application has failed to start because winsrv was
not found. Re-installing the application may fix this
problem."

I have searched far and wide, and I even found
a "solution" but it doesn't apply to Windows XP.

I use Windows XP Professional and I have manually
installed SP2 (ouch!). And I'm in a real fix now. Please
help!

I'm also using a Toshiba Tecra M2 laptop.

Please help! Answer soon!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

That error means the 'winsrv.dat' or 'winsrv.dll' file is missing or
corrupt in the Windows\System32 folder, or more likely that
your registry was corrupt to begin with before installing SP2.

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

After performing a "Repair Install", reinstall SP2.

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| At startup, it shows the following stop error:
|
| "STOP: c0000135 {Unable to Locate Component}
| This application has failed to start because winsrv was
| not found. Re-installing the application may fix this
| problem."
|
| I have searched far and wide, and I even found
| a "solution" but it doesn't apply to Windows XP.
|
| I use Windows XP Professional and I have manually
| installed SP2 (ouch!). And I'm in a real fix now. Please
| help!
|
| I'm also using a Toshiba Tecra M2 laptop.
|
| Please help! Answer soon!
|

 

[Brian]

Thanks! I was in a shock that I would have to lose all my
files!!! And I had some precious documents on it.

-----Original Message-----
That error means the 'winsrv.dat' or 'winsrv.dll' file is missing or
corrupt in the Windows\System32 folder, or more likely that
your registry was corrupt to begin with before installing SP2.

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

After performing a "Repair Install", reinstall SP2.

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.a spx

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| At startup, it shows the following stop error:
|
| "STOP: c0000135 {Unable to Locate Component}
| This application has failed to start because winsrv was
| not found. Re-installing the application may fix this
| problem."
|
| I have searched far and wide, and I even found
| a "solution" but it doesn't apply to Windows XP.
|
| I use Windows XP Professional and I have manually
| installed SP2 (ouch!). And I'm in a real fix now. Please
| help!
|
| I'm also using a Toshiba Tecra M2 laptop.
|
| Please help! Answer soon!
|
.