win xp system crises disc?
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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994\nYou can make the boot disks to get to the recovery console\nmaybe this might help: \nhttp://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
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Try to do a windows repair by booting from a windows xp cd.  Then continue with a windows setup and do a repair when it asks you to.
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http://www.softwarepatch.com  is the only site you need for fixes with your xp not being valid.here you can get any & all updates or upgrades microsoft issues.no validation failure there.and yes you need the ctmon.exe file.it is most likley still there only thing deleted was probly a virus file look alike.if not can get back from this site   http://www.dll-files.com/  enjoy these sites as i have.no bill gates stoping you there.
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you could try doing a "chkdsk /r" at the recovery console:\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/229716/EN-US/
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Copy this file onto a CDROM or floppy. (Should be in the windows&#92;system32 folder.  Boot the "broken" computer into the command prompt.  Press F8 during the bios boot, before the Microsoft Windows screen appears.  Change directory (cd&#92;windows&#92;system32).  Copy this file from the floppy / cd to this folder.  copy a: or d:*.* c: (replace).  Reboot the computer. Back to a happy computer again!  If this does not work, you will need to boot from a Windows XP install cd and select the command prompt option.  Repeat the copy steps again.  \n\nEnjoy\n-Koz\ncomputer service phoenix\nhttp://www.affirmtech.net\nAffirmative Computer Services\nComputer Service with a SMILE!
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Make sure your machine is setup to boot off of your CD-rom and then insert disc one of your system recovery set (or some name of that nature).  Follow the prompts on the screen with the realization that everything currently on your harddrive will be wiped out!  Good luck!\n\nDrop me a line if you need more help.
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do a windows xp INPLACE UPGRADE..\n\nAKA windows xp repair.  boot from cd.. (DONT GOTO THE RECOVERY CONCSOLE) when the list of windows comes up choose the option to repair it.
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1..If you have the  Genuine XP CD  use it to repair.\n   Update XP.  from Update site. \n2. Always use System Restore  to correct any\n    problem in XP.  \n3.Uninstall any program which returns an error message. \n4. What error you are getting in XP  ?\n5. Run Dr Watson .
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Try to get an external USB drive with a cd rom and do it from there, since XP is still running.  Also a very strong recomendation, get another copy of win xp and make sure that it has the Service Pack 2.  And if none of these work, try to get your HD out of the case and make the instalation on someone else computer, putting your HD as a slave and running the instalation on it.\n\nHope I´ve given you a guide to solving your issue.
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No cds? Gonna be hard unless Dell Has a System Recovery Software installed on the system so look for that program. If not try the system restore feature for Windows in System Tools under accessories. If nothing, borrow a ORIGINAL copy of Windows XP Setup CD and reinstall windows. Laterz
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Here's your fix, only if your running XP and you have an OEM CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair\n     the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP\ninstallation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without\nrepairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack     2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate\n    with the Product Key code. Contacting Microsoft may be required.
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If you are using XP just create a restore point, that should be the easiest and should solve most issues if the occur.
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Your best bet is a complete reformat and reinstall.  Windows XP uses a different file system (NTFS) than Win98 (FAT32).  While XP can run on a FAT32 drive, it will be much happier and more stable with it's native filesystem.\n\nBack up all your important files to another drive or to external media (DVD-R's, flash drives, etc) and boot with the WinXP CD.  Select a new installation and delete all existing partitions.  Windows will then format the drive and install a fresh copy.
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try winxp professional
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Do yourself a favor and buy a licensed copy of XP.  \n\nAnd when you get it, reinstall Windows doing a "clean" install.  You'll be surprised how much of a difference that will make.  Look into making backups onto DVD or a second hard drive as well.  Once you do a clean install and reinstall all the apps you use the most, make a backup right away.  That way you'll have a quick restore disc you can go back to anytime you have problems down the road.
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System Restore might work. I've never used it myself, but for XP, it can be found under the Start --> programs --> Accessories --> System Tools menu, and it's "wizard" based, so hopefully it's not *too* dangerous. :-) Bear in mind, though, that if you restore to an earlier state, you run the risk of losing anything else you've installed since then.\n\nAnother possible option: Did your computer come with a "restore" CD? Like, instead of a proper Windows CD, a lot of vendors give you a CD that will return your computer to the original factory configuration. You don't actually want to *do* that in this case, BUT, if your DVD decoder app was part of your PC's orginal configuration, it's *possible* that the CD might allow you to reinstall the individual application.
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If XP doesn't work I would try Win98. If you really want 95, look at ebay I am sure you can get a copy for $5 or so.\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/1-DAY-ONLY-Full-Inst-Windows-95-Win-OS-operating-system_W0QQitemZ7233443216QQcategoryZ41883QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem