it says system32\drivers\pci.sys it was all right the other day its 3 years old and when i tried too put in the disc xp it does not work as its all scratched it tells me i will have to put in disc and press r at load up to repair it i tried it in safe mode and doe last good conf but no good can u help me get it running again as im not a computer whizz thanking you regards
2006-08-28 00:09:39 · 11 answers · asked by imnotdeadbabyjusthaveingabreakep 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Put xp install disk in at options screen choose repair windows leave file system as it is will restore to your original file system but leave your other files on the drive after install run your anti virus software to remove any viruses your system should be back to normal you can then put your up dates back on borrow an xp disk of a friend and re install as above
2006-08-28 19:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your XP disk is genuine with a valid product key, you can get a replacment from Microsoft for a small fee. You can get assistance at this site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx
When you get the new disk (or, you can even try the old disk) do a system file check. Click start > run > type in "sfc /scannow" (without the quotes and note the space between sfc and /scannow) > OK.
If any corrupt or missing files are located, you will be prompted to insert the XP disk and files will be repaired or replaced as needed.
2006-08-28 01:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely need a new disc cause old one is corrupted.
I don't think safe mode is going to do any good but i really don't know much about working in safe mode. You can repair your windows xp but don't use recovery console. Or you can reinstall windows without reformatting the drives if you don't want to loss data. But the thing is you need another disc, old one is corrupted.
2006-08-28 00:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by ravi s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a scan disc, to see what the problem is. I had the very same problem a few months back. The error was due to corrupt files, I did manage to fix it eventually. But it meant me doing a recovery. And my advice if you are not too up on computers get help from someone who is. No doubt you will get more informed answers than mine. I do hope so good luck!
2006-08-28 00:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by wildwind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reinstall windows. No need to reformat as you'll lose everything on your hard drive.
You coulrd try the window fix on the CD, but this 99 times out of a hundred will fail.
2006-08-28 00:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by castrol75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reinstalling Windows.
If this fails, reformat the drive.
Do this under the guidance of a PC Expert.
2006-08-28 00:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by zack_falcon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think ms dos is gone or something, does it have all that gibberish at the start?
There is a serial number when re-installing the windows that you need to take note of and put it in when it prompts you.
Or better still, take it to a computer expert.
2006-08-28 00:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by Rebz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need,,either a new disk or to get a hot fix update from microsoft
2006-08-28 00:14:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do an upgrade from your windows disk that way you will not lose any data
2006-08-28 00:26:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its better to reformat your pc already.. ig you dont know how.. bring it to the computer shop they will help you there..
2006-08-28 00:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by donricosarmiento 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋