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s1player · 12-07-2008, 09:22 PM

I have a problem. Daughter was using laptop.. no idea what happened...

I go to boot up and get the following, \windows\inf\biosinfo.inf is missing or corrupt.

Computer will not boot from xp cd, will not boot from anything in any mode.. tried all the safe modes, and last known configuration etc.. tried all on xp.... running xp pro.... worked great for several years... she said she clicked some update link..

So now what? any suggestions? cannot wipe HD and start over, cause no commands are allowed... I am quite frustrated.. please assist!!!

Ken

***glc*** · 12-07-2008, 09:41 PM

If you can't get it to boot with an XP CD, there's nothing you can do.

rmalloy · 12-08-2008, 09:28 AM

Maybe this will help?

http://www.paranormal-marketing.com/...9/biosinfoinf/

***glc*** · 12-08-2008, 04:37 PM

I don't see how it will help, because the machine will not boot to either the hard drive or a CD. There is no way to repair this if the machine will not boot to SOMETHING.

s1player · 12-08-2008, 10:33 PM

r malloy...

you are the man!! it worked!!!

Thanks for the help!!!

rmalloy · 12-09-2008, 08:18 AM

You're welcome!!

(and BTW... I'm a woman!)

)

***glc*** · 12-09-2008, 10:29 AM

Can you tell us what you were able to boot it with?

12-07-2008, 09:22 PM	#1
s1player Member (2 bit) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	windos\inf\biosinfo.inf missing I have a problem. Daughter was using laptop.. no idea what happened... I go to boot up and get the following, \windows\inf\biosinfo.inf is missing or corrupt. Computer will not boot from xp cd, will not boot from anything in any mode.. tried all the safe modes, and last known configuration etc.. tried all on xp.... running xp pro.... worked great for several years... she said she clicked some update link.. So now what? any suggestions? cannot wipe HD and start over, cause no commands are allowed... I am quite frustrated.. please assist!!! Ken Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-07-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,782	If you can't get it to boot with an XP CD, there's nothing you can do. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-08-2008, 09:28 AM	#3
rmalloy Member (6 bit) Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MA Posts: 42	Maybe this will help? http://www.paranormal-marketing.com/...9/biosinfoinf/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Rmalloy >^,,^< "Facts do not cease to exist, because they are ignored."--Aldous Huxley

12-08-2008, 04:37 PM	#4
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,782	I don't see how it will help, because the machine will not boot to either the hard drive or a CD. There is no way to repair this if the machine will not boot to SOMETHING. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#5
s1player Member (2 bit) Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	r malloy... you are the man!! it worked!!! Thanks for the help!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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12-09-2008, 08:18 AM	#6
rmalloy Member (6 bit) Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MA Posts: 42	You're welcome!! (and BTW... I'm a woman!) ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-09-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,782	Can you tell us what you were able to boot it with? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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