eee pc 901 laptop

[ack1234]

hi could anyone help me please.turn on laptop windows xp started then went black said file missing go into normal set up; eg tried that still saying file missing; pressed f4 got into set up then tried to load recovery disc wont let me do this either any ideas any one oh i am abit thick so step by step guide thanks !

[SouthernComfort]

create bootable Xp usb key, launch repair, fix missing file/file errors or plug in external optical drive, boot from xp disc follow same procedure.

[ack1234]

thanks for info but this is wots happening.
turn on pc ,black screen says
please select the operating system to start
micosoft windows xp or
windows default.
WHICH EVER ONE I CHOOSE IT THEN SAYS START SAFE MODE OR LAST GOOD CONFIG WHEN I CHOOSE ONE OF THESE IT THEN SAYS.
windows could not start because the folling file is missing or corrupt
system32\drivers\ntfs/sys
I HAVE TRIED TO INSTALL RECOVERY DISK THIS STARTS OFF BUT THEN STOPS SAYING ERROR FILE MISSING INSERT DISKETTE ---
CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE THANKS..

[Partymad09]

had that prob myself m8 where and eeepc 701sd download a copy of black xp and load it for a usb cd or dvd driver job sorted

[venelingp]

Use Hirens Boot CD and repair your Windows XP

[ack1234]

thanks for your info
i downloaded hirens boot cd 13 put on usb turned on pc ,pressed esc - boot off usb -IS COMING UP MISSING OPERATING SYSTEM AM I DOING SOMING WRONG THANKS AGAIN

[SouthernComfort]

the drive must be made bootable
hXXp://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd-on-usb-disk. and configured in bios. (Hirens)

hXXp://www.techrepublic.com/article/solutionbase-boot-windows-xp-from-a-usb-flash-drive/5928902 (XP)

Once you have created your bootable drive, transfer the missing files or repair. If you have no important files a fresh install should resolve.

[ack1234]

thanks again for your help BUT is there anything i can down load off another computer because the eee pc wont do anything ive tried downloading black xp but cannot, the file i downloaded from hiren i extracted and still no joy.is there anything simple thanks again

[ack1234]

sorry if pos can you answer step by step guide thanks.

[SouthernComfort]

Do you wish to repair or fresh install?
The reason I ask is the procedures are slightly different, both will require a bootable flash drive unless you can acquire an external optical drive and your chosen OS.
If you plan on a fresh install do you wish to upgrade to Windows 7?

Have just followed this guide which is pretty straight forward if you would like a fresh install.

hXXp://www.intowindows.com/how-to-create-bootable-windows-7-vista-or-xp-usb-flashpen-drive-with-a-single-click-must-try/

To find a windows OS iso you would need to check torrents or newsbins, unsure of the rules so can't help any further sorry.

[ack1234]

hi i am trying to repair it ,ive got a cd drive which i have tried to use the xp recovery disc but when the disc starts it comes up with an error??
when i dont use the exturnal disc drive and start up pc all i get is black screen with how would you like to start windows which ever one i pick i get system32/drivers/ntfs.sys missing???and thats it it wont do anything else.

[SouthernComfort]

hi i am trying to repair it ,ive got a cd drive which i have tried to use the xp recovery disc but when the disc starts it comes up with an error??
when i dont use the exturnal disc drive and start up pc all i get is black screen with how would you like to start windows which ever one i pick i get system32/drivers/ntfs.sys missing???and thats it it wont do anything else.

What is the error it gives?
Is the computer set to boot from disc in bios, usb legacy support should also be enabled.
Unsure about XP recovery disc, where did you acquire it?
The easiest method to fix your problem would be to download a complete XP iso and take it from there.

To restore a missing or corrupt ntfs.sys file you must have the Windows XP CD and follow the below steps.

1.Insert the Windows XP CD into the computer and restart the computer.
2.As the computer is starting make sure to press a key to boot from the CD.
3.In the Windows XP setup screen press the 'R' key to run the Windows Recovery Console.
4.If prompted enter the number of Windows installation you're repairing.
5.At the command prompt type the below command.

copy x:\i386\ntfs.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers

* In the above example you would replace x: with the letter of your CD-ROM drive. Many computers have the CD-ROM drive configured as the D: drive.

6.If ntfs.sys is still on the computer you'll be prompted if you wish to overwrite the file. If prompted, press the Y key for Yes to overwrite the file.
7.Once the file has been successfully copied remove the CD and reboot your computer.

Quick copy and paste from elsewhere, method applies.

[ack1234]

hi thanks again for your reply
i rang a computer shop asking for a bit of info they said either thay could replace missing file or would have to use a micosoft disc??? wipe all hard drive start again....
1 can i get one of these disk ??
if so which one ..
the above post from southercomfort says about an xp cd to recover missing files the only disc i got was the recovery disc.
i do have an old disc from another computer when i tried this i got blue screen says WINDOWS SETUP at the top of screen .it then starts to load files then stops saying that there may not be enough room on dire or soming to that effect???
can i use ANY xp cd ???
thanks...

[SouthernComfort]

Any windows XP iso will be fine, I suggest you look for one with SP3 included. Use the above method to repair.
If you wish to format with a fresh install, use either a windows XP or 7 iso, boot from disc, delete partitions, format, install, install missing drivers (if there are any).
To find a windows disc search torrents, newsbins or borrow one.

[ack1234]

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