at startup i get file missing or corrupt it says system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys?

Question

My dell inspiron 5000e will not let me do anything. It acts like it wants to start then i get a message saying as follows" Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys
I did not recieve a windows recovery or anything for that matter when I bought the laptop. What can I do?

Answer 1

Go here and follow the directions. I hope this is the only file you're missing!

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319136

Answer 2

When you put in the XP CD and it boots off the cd, the XP setup files copy across, and at the 1st screen, you should be able to choose Repair. Press r, and this will start the Recovery Console.

When you are in the recovery console, choose your Windows installation (You will see what I mean when you follow the instructions.)



When you are sitting at the command line(C:\>Windows), access your CDROM drive by typing the letter followed by a colon, eg "D:". It may also be E:, F:, or G:.



When you have changed to the CDROM drive, type the following:



cd\

cd\i386

expand pci.sy_ C:\pci.sys

C:

cd\

copy pci.sys C:\windows\system32\drivers

If it asks to replace, confirm.



Then restart your computer. If it finds more files missing, you may need to replace them using the same procedure.

Answer 3

Pci.sys Missing

Answer 4

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Answer 5

how are you supposed to download something if you cant start up your computer? plus mine doesn't have a cd rom so what am i supposed to do?