How to restore Windows XP system files

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How to restore Windows XP system files

Use the System Configuration utility to restore a system file(s)

1
Click Start > Run.

2
Type the following text:

msconfig

3
Click OK.

4
Click the General tab.

5
Click Expand File.

6
In the File to restore box, type the name of the file that you want to restore.

7
In the Restore from box, type the location of the Windows installation CD or files.
The installation files are often in a folder on the hard drive. You can also click Browse and browse to the location.

8
In the Save file in box, type the location of the folder to which you want to restore this file.
You can also click Browse and browse to this location.

9
Click Expand.

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Document ID: 2001123112044539
Last Modified: 11/09/2006
Date Created: 12/30/2001
Operating System(s): Windows XP
Product(s): TS_GEN