Two of my OS Files were accidently removed , if I reinstall windows xp , will this fix the problem or cause more problems.1 person needs an answerI do too

"merlin21" wrote in message news:654571cf-e2eb-4bf9-a7c0-14c55f3ae74b...Two of my OS Files were accidently removed , if I reinstall windows xp , will this fix the problem or cause more problems.Which files, and how do you know??-- Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC

can not remember which files , happened during a virus scan , I tried to pull log file of scan up , but was unsuccessful.

"merlin21" wrote in message news:8db38c6b-5298-4ee6-ace4-ac8103218bc1...can not remember which files , happened during a virus scan , I tried to pull log file of scan up , but was unsuccessful.If Windows appears to be working fine, then I wouldn't worry about it.If you are concerned, then use the System File Checker to see if it can replace any missing files (you may need your XP CD for the process). -- Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC

On Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:46:41 +0000, merlin21 wrote: > Two of my OS Files were accidently removed , if I reinstall windows xp , will this fix the problem or cause more problems. What files? How did the accident occur? Are you sure they are gone?Are you sure they were part of Windows? Reinstalling Windows seems like a giant overreaction. You might wantto try a repair installation, but answer the above questions first. Ken Blake

Two of my OS Files were accidently removed , if I reinstall windows xp , will this fix the problem or cause more problems.If you are concerned, then use the System File Checker to see if it can replace any missing files (you may need your XP CD for the process).You do not need to do a complete install if you have a genuine windows installation disc. Put your disc in the drive pressing the shift key to prevent it from opening. Next, click on start > run > type sfc /scannow (Note there is a space between the letter c and the forward slash). It's senseless to tell the OP to use system file checker without telling him/her how to use it. No assumptions about the OP's knowledge... Remember? Baby steps. What you and I may take for granted the OP may not know.Regards,JoelSometimes deciding which battle to fight is the toughest battle of all..