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Today when i rebooted my computer, it showed that the Window System file is missing or corrupted. And recommended me to restore it by using XP cd.

I tried to boot from XP Pro CD, the screen shows, as usual, a blue screen for loading files...

However, after the loading, it goes to a black screen and show nothing.

I am sure my cd is ok, as i tried it in another computer and running properly.

Any idea?thx

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As pointed toward the standard repair path, the next step is to treat the installer hang as a local-hardware or BIOS/driver problem rather than a bad disc (especially since reports the CD works in another machine). The following focused checks are ordered by ease and likelihood to reveal the fault.

  • Run a memory test (memtest86 or similar) and/or try a single known-good RAM module in the primary slot. Faulty RAM commonly causes setup to lock after the initial file load.
  • Remove all nonessential hardware: extra RAM sticks, PCI cards, USB devices, external drives and the network card. Try booting with the minimum components (CPU, one RAM stick, video, boot drive and CD drive).
  • Swap or reseat cables and the CD/DVD drive. A failing drive or an IDE/SATA cable intermittently readable under load can let setup start and then stall.
  • Reset BIOS to defaults, then disable advanced features (ACPI/APIC, integrated peripherals not needed) or change SATA mode to IDE/Compatibility if present. Outdated or aggressive BIOS settings can prevent the setup kernel from progressing.
  • Test with an alternate boot medium (a Linux live CD, BartPE or another Windows PE image). If a different bootable CD/USB gets to a usable environment, the problem is specific to XP setup or its drivers.

If the Recovery Console becomes available on the XP CD, run:

  • chkdsk /r to repair filesystem errors,
  • fixmbr and fixboot only if MBR/boot sector corruption is suspected.

If those checks fail and data rescue is needed, remove the hard drive and attach it to a working system to copy files before more invasive fixes. Updating the motherboard BIOS can help but carries risk; attempt only with a confirmed BIOS update that addresses installer hangs and follow the vendor instructions exactly.

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Any response? much appreicated

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This answer to another question links to instructions for the procedure you need to follow.

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