Missing or Corrupt File in Windows XP - Help
 

I'm kind of new with XP so please help?

I received a message on my computer that the
System32/drivers/isapnp.sys file was corrupt or missing
and Windows wouldn't start. I tried system recovery and
the recovery disc would not read the system 32 drivers
files - unable to open. They are sending me recover
discs. I have the same computer at home and have the
file that is missing. But without knowing how to copy
that file onto the computer without a command prompt
before windows loads, I'm not sure how to get it on. Can
anyone tell me?

Missing or Corrupt File in Windows XP - Help
 

"Windows Could Not Start Because the Following File Is Missing or Corrupt:
Isapnp.sys" Error Message at Startup
http://support.microsoft.com/default...315311&sd=dell
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Ted Zieglar


"Retta" wrote in message
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I'm kind of new with XP so please help?

I received a message on my computer that the
System32/drivers/isapnp.sys file was corrupt or missing
and Windows wouldn't start. I tried system recovery and
the recovery disc would not read the system 32 drivers
files - unable to open. They are sending me recover
discs. I have the same computer at home and have the
file that is missing. But without knowing how to copy
that file onto the computer without a command prompt
before windows loads, I'm not sure how to get it on. Can
anyone tell me?

Missing or Corrupt File in Windows XP - Help
 

You know I can't get to the welcome to set-up screen.
This computer boots up and then goes into this message.
I can get to system recover and if I hit F1 I can get to
the original setup for Windows XP - you know settings
like date etc. I don't know how to get to this
prompt. I sure do appreciate you help!

Retta


-----Original Message-----
"Windows Could Not Start Because the Following File Is
Missing or Corrupt:
Isapnp.sys" Error Message at Startup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;315311&sd=dell
--
Ted Zieglar

Missing or Corrupt File in Windows XP - Help
 

You should have installed the Windows recovery console. A simple copy of this
file from a computer to another might not work.

" wrote:

You know I can't get to the welcome to set-up screen.
This computer boots up and then goes into this message.
I can get to system recover and if I hit F1 I can get to
the original setup for Windows XP - you know settings
like date etc. I don't know how to get to this
prompt. I sure do appreciate you help!

Retta


-----Original Message-----
"Windows Could Not Start Because the Following File Is
Missing or Corrupt:
Isapnp.sys" Error Message at Startup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;315311&sd=dell
--
Ted Zieglar

Missing or Corrupt File in Windows XP - Help
 

Same here. Does anyone know how this can be done. I cannot get on-line help
because I cannot start the computer. I work around and was able to get a
prompt but I can't get to c:, or safe mode. Please help. Who is the they
who is sending the recovery disks? Are they free?

"Retta" wrote:

I'm kind of new with XP so please help?

I received a message on my computer that the
System32/drivers/isapnp.sys file was corrupt or missing
and Windows wouldn't start. I tried system recovery and
the recovery disc would not read the system 32 drivers
files - unable to open. They are sending me recover
discs. I have the same computer at home and have the
file that is missing. But without knowing how to copy
that file onto the computer without a command prompt
before windows loads, I'm not sure how to get it on. Can
anyone tell me?

"Retta" wrote:

I'm kind of new with XP so please help?

I received a message on my computer that the
System32/drivers/isapnp.sys file was corrupt or missing
and Windows wouldn't start. I tried system recovery and
the recovery disc would not read the system 32 drivers
files - unable to open. They are sending me recover
discs. I have the same computer at home and have the
file that is missing. But without knowing how to copy
that file onto the computer without a command prompt
before windows loads, I'm not sure how to get it on. Can
anyone tell me?
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chances are a fresh copy of that file will not work, it did not work for me so i have a workaround to fix it for myself, your welcome to try it dont know if it will work for you but worth a shot? you may lose everything on your computer but better than losing your mind ( I dont lose anything at all when doing this but probably could somehow lol)

ok restart and tap your Delete key until your system Bios screen opens, If it does move using your arrow keys to set system Defaults and hit enter..then Save and exit...if you want put a password on your Bios so noone can change them without askin you.

If your going to try a restore with your restore disks make sure disk #1 is in your computer when you restart it after setting the bios to default because it should read the disk now. Also make sure you are disconnected from the internet while doing this.
Good luck, Moto

chances are a fresh copy of that file will not work, it did not work for me so i have a workaround to fix it for myself, your welcome to try it dont know if it will work for you but worth a shot? you may lose everything on your computer but better than losing your mind ( I dont lose anything at all when doing this but probably could somehow lol)

ok restart and tap your Delete key until your system Bios screen opens, If it does move using your arrow keys to set system Defaults and hit enter..then Save and exit...if you want put a password on your Bios so noone can change them without askin you.

If your going to try a restore with your restore disks make sure disk #1 is in your computer when you restart it after setting the bios to default because it should read the disk now. Also make sure you are disconnected from the internet while doing this.
Good luck, Moto[/quote]