I tried to install XP Pro using a new full version cd, but failed.
Setup copied all the files okay, but when it restarted, I got a message:
Windows could not start beacause the following file is missing or corrupt.Can repair using setup cd rom.Select “r”at first screen.
The file that’s missing or corrupt is Windows\system32\config\system
I ran set up again and choose to repair at one point when I got that option. It ran through file copying again-said it had completed satisfactorily- and would restart- but same error again.
Could I re-install Windows 98 – set up an online connection-do check compatibility for XP-then try to install xp again? Would that work?
I’m a bit anxious that the W98 version will be too out of date, -it will be just as it was without any updates and I won’t be able to get any updates for it now? Will I still be able to set up an internet connection with it?
These are probably very basic questions, but I’m on a steep learning curve here I’m afraid.
All and any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
