littleb71 wrote:

> The PC will not start in safe mode, because of the missing file
>

If the computer will not start in Safe Mode or Last Known Good
Configuration (and if you haven't tried LKGC do so), then do a Repair
Install.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Malke
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