Re: Reinstall system files

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From: Rock <rock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:52:54 -0800

eric wrote:

Hi again,
In the article you gave. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341
Under Method 2.. step number 5:
"5. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP. "

I dont have the option of pressing "R". i only have the option of installing a fresh copy of Windows in the drive letter i specify. Is this the same?

Sounds like the OEM installation CD you have doesn't offer the repair option. Contact the tech support for your computer and see what recovery options they offer. They might not offer a non destructive recovery.

--
Rock
MS MVP  Windows - Shell/User

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