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Windows start up missing file vmm32.vxd

My computer will not boot to windows. It says i am missing a file named vmm32.vxd. The c: drive had a bad sector on it and would not boot, so I ran scandisk to fix the problem, and now it is missing this file. Is there anyway i can restore this file. I would like to get the computer up so I can save some files. After that I do not mind formating and reinstalling Windows.

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1cell

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dew_associates

J1, try this:

1. Boot your PC to the Windows 98 Setup boot floppy disk.

2. At the dos prompt, type:

FDISK /MBR<enter>

3. Now type:

SYS C:<enter>

4. Now reboot the PC, does it start?

Dennis

rayt333

1cell
My eyes hurt from reading all that!
Did you forget anything?? I don't see how.
LOL

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WOW Thx, I'll need a bit of time to let that one sink in. I believe that one might be a bit over my head. I'll try Dews idea first. Or how about a repair install (just found that on an old question). Will that allow me to boot into windows and get back the information I am trying to save.

1cell

it is a lot of info and definately isn't something you'll find in windows for dummies but from what I know, it's the only solution other than a fresh install. Unfortunately, if it's corrupted, it wont get repaired by installing over the previous installation.

quick15

let's see...do you have a scanner, if so is it a umax, if it is download the fix from umax website and install it, can do in safe mode...quick15

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Cell
I tried dews idea with no results so I installed windows over top of old one. I got the computer to boot and was able to save all the info that was needed, but I will have to format and start over. The system was not of much use (too many missing files). I tried your idea with rebuilding the vmm32.vxd, and it was a little too much for me. Thanks for you help and the lesson in vmm32.vxd

J