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System File Corruption Errors Solved

Missing or corrupt system files can cause many problems when using your PC, from cryptic error messages to mysterious system crashes. If one of the key files needed by Windows has gone missing or become corrupt, you may think that the only way to rectify the situation is to re-install Windows. Fortunately, nothing that drastic is required, as Microsoft have included several tools with Windows that allow you to replace corrupt or missing files with new, fresh copies directly from your Windows installation CD. Now, whenever you find that an important .DLL file has been deleted or copied over, you wont have to go to the trouble of completely re-installing your system simply replace the offending file with a new copy.

Category: Troubleshooting
Issue: 2005 Issue 8 December/January
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP
Article Reference: S12