'missing or corrupt' \Windows\system\vgaoem.fon

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Hello, I'm experiencing a frustrating scenario. Every time I turn on my Dell 600m laptop I get this message to start windows in via 1) Safe Mode, 2) Safe Mode with networking 3) Safe Mode with Command Prompt. The error msg is that windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \Windows\system\vgaoem.fon 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. I don't know if there is a CD for this repair because my laptop purchase didn't include one. I appreciate any assistance

Mary G · Answer

Order replacements disks here: support.dell.com/.../backupcd_form

ejn63 · Answer

Before you reload, run an extended hard drive diagnostic - F12 at powerup.  You may well have a bad drive.

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