Help! I've killed my PC...

MamaMoo_2

Hullo.
Somehow, one of my PC startup files has eithe been deleted or corrupted, and when I switch it on, I'm told to insert a disk and press r.
I don't have any disks for the computer as I bought it 2nd hand.
I'm not sure if it has windows pre-loaded as there's a product key on the back, but if it's on the HD somewhere, I have no idea how to access it :S
Does anyone know where I can get one of these disks from? I'm running XP on a Sony Vaio PC (not laptop)

debitcardmayhem

Have you checked that you don't have a usb key in? (including a mobile phone/mp3/ipod/camera)

MamaMoo_2

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Have you checked that you don't have a usb key in? (including a mobile phone/mp3/ipod/camera)

Yes, only things plugged in are keyboard and mouse. iPod etc disconnected, and have made sure I've removed all the disks, but still no luck.
Have tried safe mode etc too, but that's not working either :S

macman

Can you borrow an XP disc to run the repair routine?

stilltheone

No need to borrow a disc. I'll give you a link to the retail disc image to use for the repair.

XP Home or Pro? What is the full model number of the machine?

MamaMoo_2

XP home edition. The model is a Sony Vaio PCV 7755

MamaMoo_2

macman wrote: »

Can you borrow an XP disc to run the repair routine?

Unfortunately not, I don't know anyone who has the disks

stilltheone

Check your PM inbox. The disc is only for the attempted repair, as of course I'm not supplying you with a licence, only the disc.

MamaMoo_2

stilltheone wrote: »

Check your PM inbox. The disc is only for the attempted repair, as of course I'm not supplying you with a licence, only the disc.

Thank you

stilltheone

MamaMoo wrote: »

XP home edition. The model is a Sony Vaio PCV 7755

I think it may be this model: PCV-RX304

PM me the serial number.

stilltheone

I was close: PCV-RX306

How did it go with the XP Home disc and the repair?