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    no windows cd, corrupt files...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ARom, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. ARom

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    no windows cd, corrupt files...is there a way i can get the original files back? system restore did not work. lost my media center xp cd's...
     
    ARom, Dec 21, 2008
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  2. TabbedOut

    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    Call the manufacturer and see if you can purchase the recovery CDs? Find a friend with the needed files?
     
    TabbedOut, Dec 21, 2008
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    If you have the recovery console installed you can run a chkdsk from there.
    If you have another XP cd but not MCE you can boot into its recovery console and run a chkdsk.
    If it's still booting (which I doubt) you can install recovery console from the internet and boot into that.
     
    Hep!, Dec 21, 2008
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Last resort is calling Microsoft and buying a CD from them...
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 21, 2008
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