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system.ini is missing
Name: Chrisy Date: July 10, 2002 at 11:31:33 Pacific
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I deleted some files when on clean up my hard drive. Then when I restarted my computer, it said "can't find system.ini, have to run windows setup to install it again. and press any key to continue". My problem here is I don't have bootup disk, I don't have Window 98 install CDs.Simply, I have nothing. WHat should I do? please help me to fix this old cheapy computer.
Name: gary Date: July 10, 2002 at 11:42:23 Pacific
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You have a serious problem Chrisy! System.ini is unique for each installation. The only thing I can suggest is finding someone with a Win98 CD to borrow.
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Response Number 2
Name: Speedy Date: July 10, 2002 at 11:46:34 Pacific
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i am purely guessing here, but i believe you actually are missing a program that has an "entry" that is supposed to be in your system.ini. A common cause of this type is usually trying to delete something while it is running.. (antivirus is very common) if you could give EXACT error you are seeing it would be more helpful, if it IS your actual sys.ini someone else here i am sure could help. Post exact error. Speedy
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Response Number 3
Name: Chrisy Date: July 10, 2002 at 12:54:57 Pacific
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the exactly problem is I cannot load windows 98. Right after loading the screen of DOS check up, the computer turned back the message: "can't find the system.ini, run window setup again, click any key to continue". Problem is after clicking any key, the computer turn blk, no desktop, no nothing. and you restart the computer, same thing happen again. It's a dead cycle. Come'on, help. I need to get this fix. Thanks.
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Response Number 4
Name: WhitPhil Date: July 10, 2002 at 13:01:43 Pacific
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If the PC previously worked OK (like yesterday), boot up to a Command prompt and enter Scanreg/Restore and choose yesterdays date
This restores yesterdays registry, win.ini and system.ini
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Response Number 5
Name: Chrisy Date: July 10, 2002 at 13:03:51 Pacific
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How to boot up to Command Prompt? Do I need any bootup diskette or Window 98 CD? really appreciate your help. I really feel i'm am idiot of computer :)
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Response Number 6
Name: WhitPhil Date: July 10, 2002 at 13:12:40 Pacific
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While booting, hold the ctrl key
You will eventually get a "menu". Choose Command Prompt
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Response Number 7
Name: chrisy Date: July 10, 2002 at 13:24:00 Pacific
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whitpil: So i don't need bootup diskette, is that what you mean? I just need to hold the ctrl key while start the computer? thanks for your time and answer
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Response Number 8
Name: WhitPhil Date: July 10, 2002 at 13:43:24 Pacific
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Yes, just a normal boot.
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Response Number 9
Name: unohoo Date: July 10, 2002 at 14:31:12 Pacific
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That was a good read but where's the happy ending????????
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Response Number 10
Name: gary Date: July 10, 2002 at 14:31:42 Pacific
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Thanks WhitPhil. I never know that scanreg /restore also restored system.ini and win.ini.
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Response Number 11
Name: gene Date: July 10, 2002 at 21:14:33 Pacific
Name: walker Date: July 10, 2002 at 21:24:57 Pacific
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Interesting that the MS URL pointed out by Gene makes no comment about system.ini and win.ini being restored.
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Response Number 13
Name: mesich Date: July 10, 2002 at 22:12:51 Pacific
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Hi All,
Here is the link to what is backed up by scanreg which as WhitPhil stated includes the system.ini and the win.ini along with the registry files user.dat and system.dat files.
Summary: In your heading you say the SYSTEM.INI is missing. In you message you do not mention this. Is it or is it not missing? I think your problem is you have a file listed in system.ini that system.ini can ...
Summary: Is the system.ini file missing, or does it say a file used in the system.ini file is missing? The likelihood is the latter and probably caused by a missing file from deletion or component or software...
Summary: First, you must READ the message carefully. The message says "a file referred to in system.ini or the registry is missing". It does NOT say that system.ini is missing. This is a file from a program th...
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