In the "old days" (Win 98 or 2000) if I was missing a utility or file I
could just stick the original Windows install disc in and pick-up or
re-install the missing file or utility program. However, now with my XP Pro
system.., the damn thing "seems" to want to
repartition, re-format, and wipe all of the other programs out before it
will reinstall the missing ones..!! Lately I have tried to defrag my
laptop and an error appears indicating I'm missing a MFC42u.dll file. I
keep downloading the file from numerous
sites.., but can't get the damn thing to work. Plus I'm afraid of that
screw'y reinstall system...!!! Anybody know what I'm talking about..??

Have you tried SFC? I assume you have a full retail copy of Windows XP. If
so click the Start button>All programs>Accessories and then click the
Command prompt option. In the command prompt window type:

sfc /scannow

At some point you will be asked to insert your windows xp cd. Your hard
drive will be scanned to see if any system files are missing. If they are
then SFC will replace them from the windows xp cd.

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org

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"Mike..<<<<" <res0n8e5@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:vVK6f.11042$Io4.1716@trnddc06...
> In the "old days" (Win 98 or 2000) if I was missing a utility or file I
> could just stick the original Windows install disc in and pick-up or
> re-install the missing file or utility program. However, now with my XP
> Pro system.., the damn thing "seems" to want to
> repartition, re-format, and wipe all of the other programs out before it
> will reinstall the missing ones..!! Lately I have tried to defrag my
> laptop and an error appears indicating I'm missing a MFC42u.dll file. I
> keep downloading the file from numerous
> sites.., but can't get the damn thing to work. Plus I'm afraid of that
> screw'y reinstall system...!!! Anybody know what I'm talking about..??
>
>

Mike.. wrote:

> In the "old days" (Win 98 or 2000) if I was missing a utility or file
> I could just stick the original Windows install disc in and pick-up or
> re-install the missing file or utility program. However, now with my
> XP Pro system.., the damn thing "seems" to want to
> repartition, re-format, and wipe all of the other programs out before
> it
> will reinstall the missing ones..!! Lately I have tried to defrag
> my
> laptop and an error appears indicating I'm missing a MFC42u.dll file.
> I keep downloading the file from numerous
> sites.., but can't get the damn thing to work. Plus I'm afraid of
> that
> screw'y reinstall system...!!! Anybody know what I'm talking
> about..??

Please see my answer to your first post. If you can't find it, search
for your name and constrain the date in Google Groups Advanced Search.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"