Re: XP corruption

Carl Fogelin wrote:


lol... I get a dialog popping up that says an error occurred but was recovered and would I like to send an error report to Microsoft. When I try, that fails, but then the errors stop until I reboot the PC. Not an ideal situation.



No, not ideal, by any means, and certainly annoying. But, on the other hand, it doesn't sound especially serious, either, since you're able to continue doing what you like until the next reboot.


Ok, I tried what you suggested and have a different problem. My installation disk is for Windows XP Professional SP1. I am running SP2 now (from online upgrades) and SFC does not recognize my installation disk as the right one. Does this mean I have to buy a new installation disk?

Carl


No, you needn't purchase a new disk.

When you installed SP2, it should have created and left a folder entitled "i386" somewhere on your hard drive. When the System File Checker asks for the Windows CD, simply browse to the location of this /i386 folder.

If, you some reason, there is no such folder, you can download (perhaps using another machine if yours is too uncooperative) the full copy of Service Pack 2 and use it, along with your original installation CD, to create a new installation CD with SP2 built-in. This process is known as "slip-streaming."

For slip-streaming the service pack and subsequent updates to WinXP:

How to integrate software updates into your Windows installation source files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828930

SlipStreaming WinXP
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

Additionally, you should check your Event Logs to see if they can
shed any light on the matter. This could be particularly useful on the off-chance that the "barking" messages aren't being caused by missing or damaged Windows files. To do so, Right-click My Computer > Manage > Event Viewer > System and Application. Record the specifics of any red-flagged error messages and post the exact text back here. Hopefully, one of us will be able to provide further insight.


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