JSI Tip 7495. When you start Windows XP, you receive a message similar to 'The file C:\windows\system32\c_1252.nls is missing or corrupt'?
Jerold Schulman
November 30, 2003
1 Min Read
To resolve the subject problem:
1. Start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
2. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to start the Recovery Console.
3. Select the appropriate installation.
4. Enter the Administrator password or press Enter if the Administrator password is blank.
5. At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r and press Enter. If you have large disk drive, go to lunch.
6. Type cd system32 and press Enter.
7. Type ren c_1252.nls c_1252.old and press Enter.
8. Type expand i386c_1252.nl_ c:windowssystem32 and press Enter, where is the drive letter that contains the Windows XP CD-ROM.
9. Type Exit and press Enter to restart Windows XP.
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