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funKEY computer

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Since: Jun 28, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:46 pm
Post subject: Need a Windows XP Home Edition CD?
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After I used HP recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it could
not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.
So, I looked on the web for the answer, and voila, I know how to fix the
file. But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download the
program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again?

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Carey Frisch MVP2

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 5:52 pm
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HP Pavilions that ship with Microsoft Windows XP do
not come with Recovery CDs. Instead, they use a hidden
space (partition) on the hard drive to store the recovery
information.

Read the following article thoroughly, then follow
the steps outlined to perform a "non-destructive"
recovery operation.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=bph071...product

If a "non-destructive" recovery will not work, then you'll have
to resort to a "destructive recovery" which will reformat the
drive, thus wiping it clean of all files before Windows XP is
reinstalled.

Obtaining HP Recovery CDs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?product=71013&lang=en&cc=u...c=en&dl

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Carey Frisch
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Windows XP - Shell/User
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"funKEY computer" wrote:

| After I used HP recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it could
| not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.
| So, I looked on the web for the answer, and voila, I know how to fix the
| file. But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
| computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download the
| program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again?

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Rafael

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:54 am
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After I used compaq recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it
could
not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.

But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download
the
program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again.
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Rafael

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:54 am
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After I used compaq recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it
could
not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys file.

But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download
the
program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again.
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Tom Willett

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:56 am
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You will need to contact Compaq.

"Rafael" wrote in message

> After I used compaq recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it
> could
> not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys
> file.
>
> But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
> computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download
> the
> program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again.
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DatabaseBen

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Since: Aug 14, 2006
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:11 am
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windows is moneyware.
like money in your pocket, if you loose it
it won't be replaced for "free"

you can buy replacements from
compaq/hp, which would be a good idea
since you have none now and will surely
need them later...

or you can simply buy a retail
version from your local sprawl-mart or
sprawl-get or best-sprawl, sprawl-city, etc....

however, you can make an emergency boot disk
off another pc that can boot up yours.


"Rafael" wrote in message

> After I used compaq recovery on my computer I got a message saying that it
> could
> not start windows because it was missing the system32/drivers/ntfs.sys
> file.
>
> But the problem is it needs a windows xp cd, and frankly either my
> computer did not come with one or it's gone. I don't think i can download
> the
> program. Can I get the CD without having to PAY for it again.
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