Re: windows xp error message

I have a gateway and windows was preinstalled on it, and yes I can boot into
safe mode. The error message is... Windows file protection.... Files that are
required for windows to run properly have been replaced by an unrecognized
version of windows, must restore the original version of the files...Insert
Windows XP Home Ed cd rom

"R. C. White" wrote:

> Hi, Kali.
>
> The usual cause of this error message is that WinXP on your computer has
> been updated with WinXP SP2, but your original CD-ROM was purchased before
> SP2. You must either get a later CD-ROM with SP2 integrated (but that's
> expensive) or use your CD burner to create a new CD with SP2 "slipstreamed"
> into your original WinXP. This is not hard to do, but you may need
> instructions.
>
> But I don't know why you are getting the request for the WinXP CD in the
> first place. What is the make and model of your computer? Did it come with
> WinXP preinstalled on it? Are you able to boot into WinXP? Into either
> Normal or Safe Mode?
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Microsoft Windows MVP
>
> "kali" <kali@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:6E452F5B-A5F7-408A-9BFE-B8C72BCFAB1C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Evertime I start my computer, I get an error message to insert my windows
> > xp
> > cd, when I insert it, it says the cd is older than what I have on my
> > computer. I don't go any further with cd. Can anyone help?
>
>
.

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