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When I startup my computer, I get an error message about a bunch of files saying that they are missing or corrupt. It says I need the CD, but this is an OEM computer that came with XP preinstalled. Is there anyway to fix this or do I have to run the system recovery from the manufacturer?
Name: Chuck 2 Date: March 3, 2009 at 04:27:47 Pacific
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One thing that could cause missing or corrupted files are bad sectors on the HDD. Error Checking Tool can or may be able to fix any file that resides on a bad sector.
Name: marty525 Date: March 3, 2009 at 06:25:41 Pacific
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Try the system file checker - click on start then run and type in sfc /scannow. Note the space between the c and the /. This will repair and replace any missing or corrupted system files. It may take awhile to run so be patient.
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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser Date: March 3, 2009 at 06:53:26 Pacific
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SFC Scannow most of the time do not work on OEM machines. It is one of the many pitfalls of owning computers with Windows preinstalled.
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Response Number 4
Name: marty525 Date: March 3, 2009 at 08:19:50 Pacific
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works on mine without any problems. It is directed to the system files on the restore partition.
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Response Number 5
Name: aegis1 Date: March 3, 2009 at 10:22:46 Pacific
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CNChallenger, it would have been a good idea to list at least some of the missing files. They might not be windows files that are missing.
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