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  • 01-01-2008 11:55am
    #1
    madmannwithabow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    ok,
    a really stupid situation im in, looking for help.
    was updating a laptop, tried to upgrade the os to windows xp and the laptop crashed in the middle of it. now it had already overhauled most of the system folder, removing the command.com file and it crashed before it installed the new folder? i guess thats what happened. now when i turn on the laptop, it wont let me install or open windows as its looking for command.com.

    any help would be extremely appreciated.
    madmann


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  • #2
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    You can try repairing the OS using a Windows CD to copy back important system files.

    Here's a good guide: link.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    tip for the future - rename files or make a copy of them before deleting.

    if it was window 98 / 95 then a system disk would have the correct command.com on it. or http://www.bootdisk.com/

    also don't forget all the licensing issues, you will need a valid license to authorise XP or it will expire in 30 days.

    also you can't use an OEM license beause that is locked to the original PC not the laptop


  • #4
    madmannwithabow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭madmannwithabow


    thanks for your help. learned my lesson for again. just gonna buy a new hard-drive. it needs it anyway. thanks again


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