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missing or corrupt file during Win98 booting
Name: Ryan H Date: June 7, 1999 at 02:04:13 Pacific
Comment:
when I turn on my computer, it starts to boot and says starting windows 98, but never does. Instead, it reads: missing or corrupt file, type command e.g. C:\Windows Command.Com)
You need to copy command.com from a boot disk to the root on your C drive.
Boot up using the boot disk and when it gets to the command prompt type
copy a:\command.com c:\
L8r
the almighty wibble
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Response Number 2
Name: mike winder Date: June 7, 1999 at 16:33:45 Pacific
Reply:
just a guess, but that may already have happened by accident.
regards, little sir echo.
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Response Number 3
Name: Josh Date: June 29, 2000 at 14:34:46 Pacific
Reply:
So how do I get it fixed...i have the same problem!!!! Please help!!!
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Response Number 4
Name: Cindy Date: December 14, 2000 at 08:05:55 Pacific
Reply:
About 15 of my company's computer were experiencing the same problem. Startup using your bootable disk and re-install windows. However, your data will be lost!
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