Windows XP missing iastor.sys file

[61aj]

I have fujitsu PC which has crashed. I cannot reboot it with recovery CD as message iastor.sys file cannot be found keeps on coming! Could some body help me please.

 

[Mike the tech guy]

So if you try and boot from CD to do a restore it also comes up with this message? The messaghe indicates an issue with a piece of software that relates to some intel hardware, for example a graphics card or more likely a chipset driver or I/O driver etc. If it is coming up when you boot from cd without going into the operating system at all, then it could indicate a problem with your hardware, possibly drive controllers. Cheers.

 

[muckshifter]

It indicates a SATA/RAID driver is missing ... F6 & a floppy disk ... obviously, not a SP2 ready recovery disk.


how PC/Laptop manufactures get away with NOT supplying an operating system CD is beyond me ... not fit for the purpose without one imho.

 

[61aj]

Thanks guys. So how I can fix the problem and boot Window XP System with theSP2 ready recovery CD Rom. At the moment I keep on getting a blue screen with message ' iaStor.sys file missing' . I simply unable recover Window XP Set up. Help please !

 

[Mike the tech guy]

ANy idea's Muck? If the PC is under warranty with Fujitsu they maybe able to supply a more upto date Restore CD(most restore CD's are cr*p anyway - my opinion) When it's loading into the restore Cd before it bluescreen's does it give you an option to load additional drivers or anything - like the full XP Cd will let you push F6(i think) and load additional controller drivers from a Floppy disk or something....

 

[muckshifter]

Not sure meself, this person is still wanting an answer too ...

http://forum.de.ts.fujitsu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=37326

... I would suggest borrowing a "real" XP (with sp2) CD off a friend and try again.

I can't find an answer, and, there seems to be a load of Fujitsu owners looking for help on the same subject. Seems common to them.

I wonder why they stopped making HDs.

One may get better help Here but I won't hold my breath.

 

[Madxgraphics]

If its OK with mods..PM me your address and I will send you a copy of a streamlined XP wit everything you need....

 

[61aj]

Thanks Madxgraphics. I hope it will be OK with moderator for you to let me have your email address so i can give you my address to send me a copy of streamlined XP. Hopefully, this will sort the problem with my PC. Many thanks

 

[muckshifter]

If its OK with mods..PM me your address and I will send you a copy of a streamlined XP wit everything you need....

No problem from me ...

 

[Madxgraphics]

HI 61 aj...

Mucks has approved.... so stick your adress in a PM to me and i'll send a copy in the post to you...