Error while loading Windows

rjbrittain11 · 11-28-2007, 08:30 AM

Hello all,

I am looking for some help. When I turn on the laptop, I get the Toshiba emblem (normal), and then its a black screen with the note:

Windows could not start because the following file is missing
or corrupt:
System32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup
using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

Okay, I know what the second part of the error means, but I am hoping that I don't have to reformat. Does anyone know why this is cause and a possible solution? Thanks for the help.

Vipernitrox · 11-30-2007, 09:32 AM

read this article

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315311

rjbrittain11 · 11-30-2007, 05:28 PM

thanks for the reply, now only if i could stop getting a "could not read ---- file" when i put my Windows XP disk in. I can get to the Windows XP setup but when it starts loading the files in the beginning, i get an error saying it can't read Such-and-Such file. I can't remember exactly but I will post it as soon as I get back to it. Thanks for the info and it will come in handy!

Vipernitrox · 11-30-2007, 10:04 PM

sounds like a broken cd or there is some dust on it. clean it and try again otherwise do you have another xp cd?

rjbrittain11 · 11-30-2007, 10:09 PM

I actually have to xp cds, and they both give me errors when i try them, i was thinking it was the cd/dvd player itself, but it is the same file it can't load everytime.

11-28-2007, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
rjbrittain11 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 29	Error while loading Windows Hello all, I am looking for some help. When I turn on the laptop, I get the Toshiba emblem (normal), and then its a black screen with the note: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: System32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. Okay, I know what the second part of the error means, but I am hoping that I don't have to reformat. Does anyone know why this is cause and a possible solution? Thanks for the help. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+ ----- CPU Cooler - Zalman CNPS9700 LED Memory - Corsair 2GB CM2X512A-6400 (4x512MB) Motherboard - MSI K9N4-SLI DVD/CD - 2 - Lite-On DVD Burner (SATA) GPU - EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT 256MB ----- GPU Cooler - Zalman VF-700 ALCU 2 Case - LOGISYS Area 51 CS51WSL PSU - ULTRA X-FINITY 600W HD - Maxtor 250GB 7,200RPM

11-30-2007, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vipernitrox Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hilversum, NL Age: 21 Posts: 1,095	read this article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315311 __________________ Antec 1200 DFI LanParty LT X48-T2R Intel Q6700 @ 3.33ghz Kingston 4x1 GB DDR2 HyperX @ 800mhz 4-4-4-12 Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 1GB 150Gb WD Velociraptor 10K rpm 3x1Tb Samsung Spinpoint in Raid 5 WC set: EK Supreme Plexi + TFC Xchanger 240 + Laing MCP 355 Pic

11-30-2007, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
rjbrittain11 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 29	thanks for the reply, now only if i could stop getting a "could not read ---- file" when i put my Windows XP disk in. I can get to the Windows XP setup but when it starts loading the files in the beginning, i get an error saying it can't read Such-and-Such file. I can't remember exactly but I will post it as soon as I get back to it. Thanks for the info and it will come in handy! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+ ----- CPU Cooler - Zalman CNPS9700 LED Memory - Corsair 2GB CM2X512A-6400 (4x512MB) Motherboard - MSI K9N4-SLI DVD/CD - 2 - Lite-On DVD Burner (SATA) GPU - EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT 256MB ----- GPU Cooler - Zalman VF-700 ALCU 2 Case - LOGISYS Area 51 CS51WSL PSU - ULTRA X-FINITY 600W HD - Maxtor 250GB 7,200RPM

11-30-2007, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vipernitrox Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hilversum, NL Age: 21 Posts: 1,095	sounds like a broken cd or there is some dust on it. clean it and try again otherwise do you have another xp cd? __________________ Antec 1200 DFI LanParty LT X48-T2R Intel Q6700 @ 3.33ghz Kingston 4x1 GB DDR2 HyperX @ 800mhz 4-4-4-12 Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 1GB 150Gb WD Velociraptor 10K rpm 3x1Tb Samsung Spinpoint in Raid 5 WC set: EK Supreme Plexi + TFC Xchanger 240 + Laing MCP 355 Pic

11-30-2007, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
rjbrittain11 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 29	I actually have to xp cds, and they both give me errors when i try them, i was thinking it was the cd/dvd player itself, but it is the same file it can't load everytime. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+ ----- CPU Cooler - Zalman CNPS9700 LED Memory - Corsair 2GB CM2X512A-6400 (4x512MB) Motherboard - MSI K9N4-SLI DVD/CD - 2 - Lite-On DVD Burner (SATA) GPU - EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT 256MB ----- GPU Cooler - Zalman VF-700 ALCU 2 Case - LOGISYS Area 51 CS51WSL PSU - ULTRA X-FINITY 600W HD - Maxtor 250GB 7,200RPM

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