Help, file missing and pc won't start

adwozere

When I try to start pc it comes up that there is a file missing and is unable to start ( system32\drivers\ntfs.sys )
It said to try and repair it by putting the XP home disc and press 'R' for repair!!
I've done this and tried typing in copy E:\system32\drivers\ntfs.sys
And copy E:\windows\system32\drivers\ntfs.sys
But both didn't work, now I'm stuck.
Is there any way to run a repair program from the XP home disc, or do you have to do it manually.


ASrock K8S8X

Os- XP home

CPU- AMD Athion 64 3000+

RAM 2 x DDR 400 512mb

GFX 7600GS 256mb DDR2 HDTV AGP8X/4X

PSU Adiance PS1V-500-2 400W

DatabaseError

try
copy e:\i386\ntfs.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers

your copy commands weren't directing the copy anywhere, make sure your pc isn't significantly overclocked, as that can lead to the proble, and that all fans are free so overheating isnt the issue

adwozere

tonyhague wrote: »

try
copy e:\i386\ntfs.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers

your copy commands weren't directing the copy anywhere, make sure your pc isn't significantly overclocked, as that can lead to the proble, and that all fans are free so overheating isnt the issue

I will give it a go now, thanks

adwozere

tonyhague wrote: »

try
copy e:\i386\ntfs.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers

your copy commands weren't directing the copy anywhere, make sure your pc isn't significantly overclocked, as that can lead to the proble, and that all fans are free so overheating isnt the issue

Thanks that worked.
But at 1st the mouse would not work (only after 4 reboots and unplugging it)
Now my pc keeps crashing with blue screens and different faults!!!!

nv4_mini sys

tcpip.sys

page_fault_in_non_page_area

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS

ntfs.sys address F743C6A0 base F73fb000 (with a bleep ? coming from the case!!)

In all its very unstable, could a bad stick of RAM cause these problems ??

Aliktren

I hate to say this but I think your PC is dying....

if you have a backup, my advice would be do a complete reinstall and see how you get on, it is possible bad RAM or something could be at fault rather than the OS, did you recently change something ?

adwozere

Aliktren wrote: »

I hate to say this but I think your PC is dying....

if you have a backup, my advice would be do a complete reinstall and see how you get on, it is possible bad RAM or something could be at fault rather than the OS, did you recently change something ?

I was thinking the same.
I haven't recently changed any thing , but the PC has been running a bit bad for the last few months, but it would have some weeks where there would be no problems at all then others when there nothing but problems!!:rolleyes:

Aliktren

can you start in safe mode without problems ?

adwozere

Aliktren wrote: »

can you start in safe mode without problems ?

not very often
also when it tries to send a ERROR message to Microsoft they are corrupted!

Aliktren

I'd go for, get it into safe mode, backup your data, rebuild

adwozere

Aliktren wrote: »

I'd go for, get it into safe mode, backup your data, rebuild

OK thanks, I will give it ago

fwor

You might also want to download Memtest and leave it running for a while to rule out RAM problems - for example SystemRescueCD has a copy of Memtest, and it's Open Source and free.

Also, be prepared for it to be your Hard Disk on the way out - particularly if SMART has tripped on the drive - download the drive maker's diagnostic utilities to find out if it has.