Told to insert Windows XP CD-ROM, which I never got

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I keep getting a dialogue box that says files required for
Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized
versions. The error message tells me to insert my Windows
XP Home Edition CD-ROM, but HP did not supply one with my
Pavilion 7955. Now the very same machine tells me I must
have it. The computer is slow and performing badly. What
should I do?
 
-----Original Message-----
I keep getting a dialogue box that says files required for
Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized
versions. The error message tells me to insert my Windows
XP Home Edition CD-ROM, but HP did not supply one with my
Pavilion 7955. Now the very same machine tells me I must
have it. The computer is slow and performing badly. What
should I do?
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Borrow a cd from a friend. He does not have to supply you
with his serial number. HP gave you the number, but not
the CD, right?
 
If you have the i386 folder on your hard drive then pint it there when asked
for the CD :-)
 
Jo said:
I keep getting a dialogue box that says files required for
Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized
versions. The error message tells me to insert my Windows
XP Home Edition CD-ROM, but HP did not supply one with my
Pavilion 7955. Now the very same machine tells me I must
have it. The computer is slow and performing badly. What
should I do?
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My Significant Other had the same problem. Call HP support and cajole/demand
a Windows XP HP CD. Be persistent, talk to a supervisor if necessary. Worked
for SO!
HTH,
okg
 
Hi Jo,

The i386 folder in the hard disk contains the Operating System source files.
(OEMs dont provide the XP CDs.)

You need to edit the registry and change the sourcepath value to the actual
target (instead of CD)

- Open Registry Editor: Click | Start | Run | type "Regedit"
- Navigate to the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

In the right pane, double-click the key "SourcePath" and type the folder
name where Windows installation files are stored in the hard drive.
Generally, "C:\Windows"

IMPORTANT: If the source files exist in the folder "C:\Windows\i386", you
will need to set the value of the key as "C:\Windows" instead of
"C:\Windows\i386".
..
* You need to know the exact location of i386 folder. Most cases, it will be
in C:\Windows\i386 or C:\i386 *

If the i386 dump is not there in hard disk, the above procedure is useless.
Obtain a CD from HP.

After changing the above keys, restart the system and try this:
Click Start | Run | type "SFC /SCANNOW"

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Regards,
Ramesh
(e-mail address removed)


I keep getting a dialogue box that says files required for
Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized
versions. The error message tells me to insert my Windows
XP Home Edition CD-ROM, but HP did not supply one with my
Pavilion 7955. Now the very same machine tells me I must
have it. The computer is slow and performing badly. What
should I do?
 
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