Re: Cant complete boot-explorer error msg !!

From: Monique (Monique_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/24/04 

Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 13:09:04 -0700

Dave,
I was able to obtain a 2k OS disk. Now that I have it, I was hoping to get a definitive answer to the initial questionS please. Are you able to help me thru this dilemma....please. 

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Thanks So Much For the Help,
Monique
"Dave Patrick" wrote:
> You must have the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom in order to start the repair
> process.
> 
> -- 
> Regards,
> 
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> 
> "Monique" wrote:
> | Compaq PC (1st problem).  Win 2K (2nd problem).  Lost OS disk.(strike 3)
> |
> | The OS starts, the Windows screen opens, then it goes to a jpg file, opens
> the picture, then an error msg opens stating that "file missing in explorer,
> please reinstall Windows."    System locks at that point.  Click on OK, but
> error msg stays in place.   Cant migrate anywhere except to reboot.
> |
> | I cant seem to locate the OS disk, but borrowed a recovery applications
> disk and a driver disk from Dell owner.  I dont think it will work if need
> the Dell preloaded files on the HDD.
> |
> | I cant get it to do anything.  Was able to go do Dos, but when clicked on
> any .exe, received msg that "This system operates on Dos 8.0.  This file
> will not open in Dos."  I am not as up-to-date in tech solutions as I need
> to be, but I remember being able to access previous versions of Dos and get
> the executable files to work.
> |
> | This has me baffled.  Is there a means of getting the OS to reload itself
> without having the OS CD.  If I could get past a certain point to run SFC on
> this system, maybe it would be ok.  Not sure if 2k has SFC, but cant get a
> full boot to find out.
> |
> | Trying to recover lots of personal data, but NEED to get the whole thing
> back up and running.  So......
> |
> | 2 questions....
> |    1.  How can I get past this point so I can try to fix the rest.
> |    2.  If I have to format the HDD, suggestions on reloading 98, 2k, or
> XP, i.e., if I format C:, how do I reload a new OS.  Is this something that
> I would need to go to F10 and change drives to load data from CD, or any
> other ways would be helpful.  I try to stay away from doing anything I cant
> handle, but with a little guidance, I can work my way thru the few steps.
> |
> | HELP, please.  I dont really want to format the HDD.  I can follow
> directions if you can direct me to the best resolution......please.
> | Thanks,
> | Monique
> |
> 
> 
>

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