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Karenlc
The website you directed me to walked me through the process for fixing my
computer. Thanks for all of your help! I am now up and running again!
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Thanks,
Karen
"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
> "Velish" <Velish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:833F4953-25C9-4A7A-A5EB-B4985D293692@microsoft.com...
> > ... are apparently missing or damaged, but there is no actual file name
> > telling me which ones are missing or damaged. The exact message is
> > "Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or
> > corrupt.
> > \WINNT\SYSTEM\CONFIG\SYSTEMced startup options for windows 2000, press F8.
> >
> > You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 2000 Setup using
> the
> > original setup floppy disk or CDROM.
> > Select "r" at the first screen to start repair."
> >
> > I have run the recovery console but cant use FIXBOOT or FIXMBR as I cannot
> > allow the partition tables or Exchange information to be damaged in any
> way.
> > I havent been able to replace files in the system folder as the message
> > doesnt tell me which ones are missing or corrupt.
> >
> > When I try to run the Repair function Windows setup tells me it cant find
> a
> > Windows installation. I have installed the PERC 3 drivers.
> >
> > I am at a loss how to recover this drive without losing information on the
> > drive. If anyone could help I would be very grateful.
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
>
> This might help:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-us269075
>
> On a related subject: The iron rule of computing says that all important
> files must be backed up to an independent medium once a week.
> Many people chose to ignore this rule until they suffer a king hit.
>
>
>
computer. Thanks for all of your help! I am now up and running again!
--
Thanks,
Karen
"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
> "Velish" <Velish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:833F4953-25C9-4A7A-A5EB-B4985D293692@microsoft.com...
> > ... are apparently missing or damaged, but there is no actual file name
> > telling me which ones are missing or damaged. The exact message is
> > "Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or
> > corrupt.
> > \WINNT\SYSTEM\CONFIG\SYSTEMced startup options for windows 2000, press F8.
> >
> > You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 2000 Setup using
> the
> > original setup floppy disk or CDROM.
> > Select "r" at the first screen to start repair."
> >
> > I have run the recovery console but cant use FIXBOOT or FIXMBR as I cannot
> > allow the partition tables or Exchange information to be damaged in any
> way.
> > I havent been able to replace files in the system folder as the message
> > doesnt tell me which ones are missing or corrupt.
> >
> > When I try to run the Repair function Windows setup tells me it cant find
> a
> > Windows installation. I have installed the PERC 3 drivers.
> >
> > I am at a loss how to recover this drive without losing information on the
> > drive. If anyone could help I would be very grateful.
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
>
> This might help:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kben-us269075
>
> On a related subject: The iron rule of computing says that all important
> files must be backed up to an independent medium once a week.
> Many people chose to ignore this rule until they suffer a king hit.
>
>
>