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NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM Not Found On Xp
If you get an error that NTLDR is not found during bootup, If you have FAT32 partitions, it is much simpler than with NTFS. Just boot with a Win98 floppy and copy the NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM files from ...
Corrupted or Missing \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG On Xp
If you get the error: Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM or \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE 1. Insert and boot from your Window...
HAL.DLL Missing or Corrupt On XP
If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it might simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that is misconfigured. 1. Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD. 2. A...
Identify Faulty Device Drivers On XP
Are you are having problems with lockups, blue screens, or can only get to safe mode, sometimes the problem is due to a faulty device driver. One way to help identify them is through the use of the Ve...
Editing the Boot.ini file On XP
The boot.ini file is a simple text file that is on the root of the boot drive. You can edit this with any plain text editor like Notepad (may need to unhide the file first) 1. Right click on My Comput...