Corrupt/Missing System32\drivers
tfs.sys - Boot-up Error Message

Question

I own a DELL XPS 400 - OS Windows XP.  About a week ago, I changed the system's hard drive and reinstalled the OS using DELL's Recovery DVD. Additionally, I updated the system by installing the DELL DSS, updating and downloading drivers. However, over the past few days I have been getting a message upon boot-up; the message is 'Windows couldn't start because the following is corrupt or missing -- System32\drivers
tfs.sys. Please insert Windows XP CD and type r to repair.' I am not sure if this issue can be fixed (repaired) using the DELL Recovery CD and how, or if I should reinstall Windows (clean install). Thank you for your help.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

Maximgt, Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum. Try a Repair install by using the Recovery Console. To perform this Repair boot to the XP disk and on one of the screens choose 'R' to repair.

Maximgt · Answer

Thank you for your response. If I select 'R' to perform a repair, I am prompted to enter a parameter (for the repair sought); in other words, it is not an automated repair. Thank you for your help.

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