Windows could not start - file is missing or corrupt: system32\drivers\pci.sys

Posted: 11-06-2003, 01:05 PM

Steve Schumsky

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I've upgraded my motherboard and other hardware. When I
start the computer, I get the error message: Windows
could not start because the file is missing or corrupt:
system32\drivers\pci.sys It says, "You can attempt to
repair this file by running Windows Setup using the
original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to
start repair." I do that. What do I do after that?

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Carey Frisch [MVP]

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Re: Windows could not start - file is missing or corrupt: system32\drivers\pci.sys

Posted: 11-06-2003, 01:08 PM

Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed
http://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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"Steve Schumsky" <sschumsky@yahoo.com> wrote in message:
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| I've upgraded my motherboard and other hardware. When I
| start the computer, I get the error message: Windows
| could not start because the file is missing or corrupt:
| system32\drivers\pci.sys It says, "You can attempt to
| repair this file by running Windows Setup using the
| original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to
| start repair." I do that. What do I do after that?

Bill Curtis [MSFT]

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Re: Windows could not start - file is missing or corrupt: system32\drivers\pci.sys

Posted: 11-06-2003, 04:05 PM

More articles to look at:

319136 "Pci.sys Is Missing or Corrupt" Error Message When You Start Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=319136

330181 Windows XP Problems with Damaged or Incompatible Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330181

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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <mrxp2004@nospamyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
>
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
>
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
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> "Steve Schumsky" <sschumsky@yahoo.com> wrote in message:
> news:0c2801c3a466$9ecc8990$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>
> | I've upgraded my motherboard and other hardware. When I
> | start the computer, I get the error message: Windows
> | could not start because the file is missing or corrupt:
> | system32\drivers\pci.sys It says, "You can attempt to
> | repair this file by running Windows Setup using the
> | original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to
> | start repair." I do that. What do I do after that?

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