error:cannot find rundll32.exe;regedit

[Dennis Soucy]

cannot run some files or programs.
Get error messages:cannot find rundll32.exe
cannot find regedit; c:\windows\system32\;msiexec.exe
How do i reinstall winXP.

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Dennis,

Follow these steps to do a repair install which should preserve your data,
settings, and programs:

1. Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM
drive.
2. Restart your computer. If you have to, change the BIOS settings to start
from
the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer again.
3. At the "Welcome to Setup" page, press ENTER.
4. Press F8 to accept the Licensing Agreement.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the installation of Windows XP that you want
to
repair, and then press R to start the automatic repair process.
6. When Setup is completed, activate Windows XP.

Note that you will need your Product Key for this procedure, so have it
handy before you begin.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Dennis Soucy" > wrote in message
...
> cannot run some files or programs.
> Get error messages:cannot find rundll32.exe
> cannot find regedit; c:\windows\system32\;msiexec.exe
> How do i reinstall winXP.

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Dennis,

Before you re-install XP, see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Fixes, File
Association Fixes, EXE File Assocation fix. Try this fix first.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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"Dennis Soucy" > wrote in message
...
> cannot run some files or programs.
> Get error messages:cannot find rundll32.exe
> cannot find regedit; c:\windows\system32\;msiexec.exe
> How do i reinstall winXP.