xp won't boot

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rock7355

When I bootup all I get is a blank screen. I couldn't
boot from the cd so I downloaded the 6 start up disk.
Now I get the following message The following value in
the .SIF file used by Setup is corrupted or missing:
Value 0 on the line is section [Source Disk Files] with
Key "SP1.cab" Setup cannot continue. I get this message
if try too repair or install from the cd. could someone
help with this message.

Thank you Rock
 
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Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers

Hi,

Clean the CD and the CD drive. Your system is having trouble reading the
disk. Wipe the disk with a soft lint-free cloth, be careful not to induce
any scratches. Run a CD lens cleaner disk in the drive, any commercial one
will do.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 

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