Re: computer will not start due to missing or corrupt system32/c_850.n

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No
Did the pc ever run after the upgrade?
Is the hardware compatible with winxp?
What happens when you boot from the winxp cd?

"jaycee" <jaycee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am running widows XP home upgraded from windows 98 se. I have tried to
run
recovery from the xp upgrade disk but nothing happens. I have a w98 boot
disk can I try this


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