vgaoem.fon missing on xp boot 1

[rixter67]

I get to the white lines at the bottom and the message of vgaoem.fon file missing try running repair from the Windows XP cd. I have looked at the MS fix for this, but when I boot with the XP Pro CD, I don't get the option of inputting Administrator password.

Also, when I try to run a directory check on the C: drive, I am getting a parameter enumeration error. I can get the directory of the CD drive.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[bcastner]

... get to the white lines at the bottom and the message of vgaoem.fon file missing.."

"...when I boot with the XP Pro CD, I don't get the option of inputting Administrator password."

"...when I try to run a directory check on the C: drive, I am getting a parameter enumeration error."

These are all indications of a corrupted hard disk drive. I would download first the hard drive manufactuer's diagnostic/install floppy image from their website, and run any non-destructive repairs that may be offered. Then try Recovery Console again. If you still cannot get in and are using a FAT32 filestore, make a Bart PE type boot CD and use it to try and do a chkdsk /f on the drive; I would use this flavor of Bart's PE:

http://www.ubcd4win.com/

If the drive still proves unable to boot without error, boot again with the PE CD and copy your data files from the drive.

 

[linney]

Are you actually entering the Recovery Console or have you taken a wrong turn and gone into the repair install of Windows or another part of Setup?


How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Use the Expand command from the Recovery Console and use ChkDsk /r from it too, and check your drive.

Error Message After Upgrade to Windows XP: The Following File Is Missing or Corrupted: Windows\System\Vgaoem.fon

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315338&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[rixter67]

Thanks for the help folks. Bcastner, I was able to boot with UBCD 4 and run PC Inspector to recover most of the valuable files. Your help has been priceless. Cheerz!