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Subject: Missing or Corrupted VMM32.VXD file

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Name: Deb007
Date: May 20, 2006 at 18:17:24 Pacific
Subject: Missing or Corrupted VMM32.VXD file
OS: Windows Me
CPU/Ram: Unsure since upgrade
Model/Manufacturer: Time Computers

Comment:

Please help!!
On trying to solve a different problem with my PC, I very stupidly moved the VMM32.VXD file to a different location. When I start up now I get the following message:
The following file is missing or corrupted: C:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd
Type the name of the windows loader (e.g., C:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd)
C>
I have tried to load in safe mode, but this doesn't work.
I have searched these forums and tried a number of suggestions made to people with similar problems, what ever I try I can't correct my error!!!!!
I don't want to reinstall windows unless absolutely necessary, as like everyone else, I don't want to loose any of my data.

Is there a way of moving the file to where it was originally?
Can I use dos to move it back?
Please Please Please Help me if you can!!!!!

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Response Number 1

Name: jboy
Date: May 20, 2006 at 18:22:38 Pacific
Subject: Missing or Corrupted VMM32.VXD file

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"Can I use dos to move it back?"
Yes you can - although you'll need a WinME bootdisk, since there is no built-in support for restarting in DOS mode.
Once in DOS, just navigate to the folder you'd moved the file to and perform a copy:
copy vmm32.vxd c:\windows\system
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Response Number 2

Name: Deb007
Date: May 20, 2006 at 20:20:35 Pacific
Subject: Missing or Corrupted VMM32.VXD file

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After I posted this question I continued searching the net for a solution and I found the same advice that you have given me.
Thank you very much for responding to my question, because as it turned out it was the solution and I am now back up and running (and on cloud nine as I still have all my saved data).

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Response Number 3

Name: jboy
Date: May 20, 2006 at 20:51:28 Pacific
Subject: Missing or Corrupted VMM32.VXD file

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I'm glad to hear things went well, and your problem was resolved.
It's a good idea to keep a backup of that file on a floppy or elsewhere, in case something similar occurs again - as you know, the only other (simple) solution is to reinstall Windows in its original folder

Thanks for the update
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