Deleted system32 files

[Andy C]

While removing a virus I accidently deleted some system32
files. Now when I attempt to open any
programs/applications I get the error message;

"Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\xxxx.exe'.
Make sure you typed" ...................etc.

However when I try to locate these files manually they
are infact there, but when I attempt to open them I get
the same message.

How can I restore my system files so everything functions
normally again? Can I repair this via a download?

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try this:

Start>Run - then type in "sfc /scannow" - without the quotes. Have your =
XP CD handy.

Will

"Andy C" > wrote in message =
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> While removing a virus I accidently deleted some system32=20
> files. Now when I attempt to open any=20
> programs/applications I get the error message;
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> "Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\xxxx.exe'.=20
> Make sure you typed" ...................etc.
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> However when I try to locate these files manually they=20
> are infact there, but when I attempt to open them I get=20
> the same message.
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> How can I restore my system files so everything functions=20
> normally again? Can I repair this via a download?


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