I'm running XP Pro on a non-prop computer. I have 256 RAM. Tried putting in a new 256 stick today and it didn't work. After taking it out and replacing it with the 128 (I only have 2 working slots), the computer came on for a few minutes, then suddenly shut down, giving me the following error "System32\Drivers\pci.sys". I am connected to a second computer through a router.
I have tried restarting in safe mode, rebooting from XP cd, etc. I get the following:
When I try to boot from the XP cd it tells me I need to boot from a floppy (yes, I do have a floppy drive also), but this is after it asks me if I want to boot from the cd and I answer yes.
When I try to start in safe mode, it told me I couldn't start because of an error in the software "report problem as load needed DLL's for kernel".
When I tried to hit "R" for repair in windows setup, it told me setup failed and that file "usbohci.sys" was corrupted.
First, can I make a boot disc from somewhere on my other computer and use to get this thing going?
Second, if so, how? Never thought I would need a boot disc. It should recognize the CD.
Third, Is it possible the RAM was corrupt and did this? I had no problems before.
Any other suggestions? Right now I have a great big paperweight.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Raven
I have tried restarting in safe mode, rebooting from XP cd, etc. I get the following:
When I try to boot from the XP cd it tells me I need to boot from a floppy (yes, I do have a floppy drive also), but this is after it asks me if I want to boot from the cd and I answer yes.
When I try to start in safe mode, it told me I couldn't start because of an error in the software "report problem as load needed DLL's for kernel".
When I tried to hit "R" for repair in windows setup, it told me setup failed and that file "usbohci.sys" was corrupted.
First, can I make a boot disc from somewhere on my other computer and use to get this thing going?
Second, if so, how? Never thought I would need a boot disc. It should recognize the CD.
Third, Is it possible the RAM was corrupt and did this? I had no problems before.
Any other suggestions? Right now I have a great big paperweight.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Raven