corrupt files and memory write/read failure error

Question

Several weeks ago, my computer encountered a problem and windows shutdown to avoid damaging the computer. When I rebooted my Inspiron 8200 notebook, I received the following error. Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys. I also received a memory write/read failure error. I replaced the corrupt file but continued to receive error message. I attempted to reinstall windows, but received another error message during the reinstall, causing my hard drive to crash. A diagnostic check reveled four uncorrectable errors on my hard drive. I called Dell tech support and was advised to replace the memory and hard drive. I installed a new hard drive and memory and installed windows xp. Unfortunately I encountered the same problem as before with the old drive and memory. What is causing the files to become corrupt and the memory errors?

funtoupgrade · Answer

Please don't post same message in more than one forum. Really gets some forum members irritated to the point they will not help you.   funtoupgrade

kancer · Answer

To replace the Isapnp.sys file in Windows XP, follow these steps: 1.Start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.2.At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to repair, and then press C to start Recovery Console.3.At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
ren c:windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys isapnp.old
4.At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
expand cd-romdrive:\i386\isapnp.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys
For example, type:
expand d:\i386\isapnp.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers
5.After the file is successfully expanded, type exit, and then press ENTER to exit Recovery Console.6.Restart the computer.

The solution works for me, I've got the same problem, I've been stuck on it long.

Dan.McDonnell · Answer

To replace the Isapnp.sys file in Windows XP, follow these steps: 1.Start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.2.At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to repair, and then press C to start Recovery Console.3.At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
ren c:windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys isapnp.old
4.At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
expand cd-romdrive:\i386\isapnp.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys
For example, type:
expand d:\i386\isapnp.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers
5.After the file is successfully expanded, type exit, and then press ENTER to exit Recovery Console.6.Restart the computer.

The solution works for me, I've got the same problem, I've been stuck on it long.

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