Windows can not load because c:\windows\system32\pci.sys is missing or corrupted

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manne - 25 Aug 2003 23:02 GMT

I awoke this morning to find that my computer was running
very slow, I dont just mean opening programs, I mean my
mouse cursor, everything. So naturaly I reboot and when
Windows (XP Pro) is supposed to load, a screen comes up
saying something like " Windows can not load because
c:\windows\system32\pci.sys is missing or corrupted" I
tried to fix it using the install/repair thingy on the
windows cd but either it wont help or im not talented
enough to use it. Could someone help me to try and fix
this please?

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Taurarian - 27 Aug 2003 12:20 GMT

http://ntcanuck.com/tq/TQ_Pg17.htm#Item_400

«400» Pci.sys Error When Starting Windows
When you start Windows, you could receive an error similar to:

File is missing or corrupt: C:\Winnt\System32\Drivers\Pci.sys

To restore the file, either perform an in-place upgrade or expand the file
from the Recovery Console:

1. Start the Recovery Console.

2. Select the installation you wish to access.

3. Enter the Administrator password.

4. Enter MAP to determine the drive letter assigned to the CD-ROM.

5. Type: Expand <CD-ROM drive:>\i386\pci.sy_ c:\Winnt\System32\drivers /y.
You should receive:

pci.sys
1 file(s) expanded.

6. Type exit to terminate Recovery Console.

> I awoke this morning to find that my computer was running
> very slow, I dont just mean opening programs, I mean my
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> enough to use it. Could someone help me to try and fix
> this please?

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