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10-23-2004, 10:32 AM
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Win 2K - Missing config.sys file
I am at my wit's end with this problem
 HELP!!My laptop will somehow NOT boot up. It was operating fine before an extended visit to the hospital. Upon my return, when I try to start up the laptop, I get the error message: cannot find config.sys file. I don't have the Win 2K boot CD's as the laptop was a "hand me down" from my brother (and he can't seem to find them either.) What can I do to get this laptop up-and-running again? Any and all assistance would be GREATLY appreciated! |
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10-24-2004, 01:58 AM
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Make a boot disk from bootdisk.com and boot into a DOS prompt. From there just create a blank file called "config.sys" in the root directory. Win2K should then boot up.
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10-25-2004, 01:24 PM
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Mea Culpa !
I made a mistake when I made my original post .... the actual file is in the config subdirectory and W2K is looking for a file called system.alt. Do your instructions still apply?
Thanks so much for all of your assistance! 
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10-25-2004, 01:43 PM
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Ride 'em Cowboy
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Win2k & XT "kind of" use the config.nt
Coping the file will be difficult if your using NTFS file system. |
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10-25-2004, 03:21 PM
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Right EzyStvy, make sure you get a disk that can write to ntfs partitions.
BUT, you have a different case. What is the exact error message you receive, then we can all guide you in the right direction. |
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