ok, old computer, gateway 2000, had windows 95, want to fix for nephew to use for playing solitare and word for homework, nothing else. when turning on, get message that IFSHP.SYS is not there, system halted, help, what can I do, if fixable
2007-04-30 04:34:13 · 5 answers · asked by skvuorinen 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It is fixable what I would do is just reinstall Windows and start from there. If you have any questions just email me.
2007-04-30 04:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can fix this by running REPAIR from the install CD or you can reinstall windows 95, or better: format and install Windows XP (if the system can handle it).
When a file becomes corrupted, Windows won't say the file is corrupted, it will just report that the file is not there. Running the repair from the Install CD will replace all files orignally installed but will not erase important files. Since this machine will not be used for the internet, you won't need to worry about updates etc. so running the repair makes the most sense.
Updating the machine to WinXP will allow you to use more programs widely available but again, only if the system can handle it.
2007-04-30 04:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 02:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get windows 95 CD insert it into Cd-ROM drive and repair it
2007-04-30 04:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by steven25t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to reformat and put the OS back on it
2007-04-30 04:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Pyria 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋