
If you're a regular computer user there should only be 1 listed (Usually listed as 1. Once you get into the Recovery Console it'll ask which Windows install you want to use. You're going to select the "R" option to repair the pc via Recovery Console. Once it loads the files it'll ask what you want to do. If you're lucky, you'll have the option to boot into Recovery Console.Ģ.) If you're not lucky enough to have the option to boot into Recovery Console via step one, find your Windows XP CD and boot from it. To enter into the Recovery Console you have two options:ġ.) Reboot the computer and before the Windows Logo screen appears tap F8. It's not necessary to pre-install the Recovery Console but it does help.

It's not full of features but when you're in a jam it does a great job. The Recovery Console is a command line console (you know, MS-DOS like window) that allows you some access to your computer (basically, your crashed computer.sorta like Windows 98 boot to command prompt only). Use this document and all methods here at your own risk! This material is here for informational purposes. Since some of the information in here, if used incorrectly, could case permanent damage to your system, be aware that neither I, nor the websites, their owners, moderators, members, or hosting providers can be held liable for any damage done to your system while using the information provided.

Other than that, the other options you can go through at your discretion. If you feel up to using any of the options to repair this error I implore you to please go through Option 1 first. Also, these options are in no specific order EXCEPT for Option 1. Please read through the entire article before trying any of the solutions/options listed below. Since this is a re-write of the original article I figured I'd go about this differently. Only a valid Windows XP media will work or a disc from the OEM that says "Operating System" may sometimes work depending on how the manufacturer labeled the CD. Select "r" at the first screen to start repair. You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-Rom. Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt

You turn off your computer one day and then go to restart to find an error message that says:
