why does an error message saying that the file system32/drivers/pci is missing whevever i boot up my computer?

Question

whenever the computer trying to load the desktop, an error message keeps popping up, saying that windows could not start because the following file is missing/corrupt: system32\drivers\pci.sys

this just keeps popping up and i can't go into my desktop at all! someone help me!

Answer 1

there's a bit on the Microsoft site about you're problem but this is for windows 2000 windows xp is similar so you can use it information to sort your problem out http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319136

where it refers to c:\winnt\system32\drivers /y type this instead

expand X:\i386\pci.sy_ c:\windows\system32\pci.sys

where the X is the drive letter of you cd drive that should sort it out

Answer 2

Use reg cleaner, it can help u to speed up you computer.

Programs such as RegCure Go to:http://tp5pro.info/registrycleaner.htm work by scanning all of your files and hard drives and then creates a cue report of any problems if finds. It's not uncommon to find out that your computer has literally hundreds of irregular settings and errors - in fact when we did a test of the program on a computer in our office, it found 916 errors on the initial trial scan.

The main advantage of using a registry repair program is it will instantly fix the majority of the problems that are slowing down your computer quickly and safely - and is a whole lot cheaper than having a technician look at your computer. It also has a feature that allows you to stop programs from loading when you turn on your computer which is often a problem for older systems with too many start up applications trying to get started every time you boot your machine up. In addition, Registry Patrol will also clean what is called your cache files which will dramatically speed up your internet performance.



This may help!

Answer 3

System files missing, try booting with safe mode F8 during startup if that doesn't work you will need a Windows CD and try to use the repair option to repair Windows

Answer 4

You need to do a re-install of the OS using the repair option. You have deleted a system critical file, and there are probably others missing.

Answer 5

Fix Computer Errors:

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Good luck!