Windows XP repair error

[hefligaboo]

During running the xp repair program (from OEM XP version) I get an error...

error:
sxs.dll syntax error in manifest or policy file
"d:\i386\asms\7000\msft\windows\mscrt\mswincrt.man" on line 4

error:
installation failed d:\i386\asms error message
the request could not be performed because of an I/O device error

It then restarts again with the same error.

I cant use safe mode or command prompt etc. (it just keeps trying to finish the repair, but cant!).

I have tried using another xp cd...but no success!

Any help would be greatfull!!

 

[bcastner]

Without offense to you, the most common reason for this error message is an illegal copy of XP. This is true nearly 100% of the time.

. Examine the XP CD carefully for smudges, scratches or cracks. Call MS for a replacement if after repeating your installation attempt with a cleaned CD the error repeats;

. If Drive letter D: is your CD-Rom drive, you are trying to use the upgrade process within Windows and are failing to specify a persistant source path to winnt32. Add the -s parameter.

 

[linney]

You can try your luck at Google and see if there is any help there.

http://groups.google.com/groups?sou...00\msft\windows\mscrt\mswincrt.man"+on+line+4

http://www.google.com/search?source...00\msft\windows\mscrt\mswincrt.man"+on+line+4

"The File 'Asms' on Windows XP Professional CD-ROM Is Needed" Error Message When You Install Windows XP (Q311755)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q311/7/55.asp

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[bcollignon]

Whatever the *.man file, if there is a line error, it must be corrected. I had an install which had the controls.man file yield such an error. It turned out that there were no lines in the file at all; zero. I had to insert a valid script for that file (found here at tek-tips) and viola! Unfortunately, I don't know the valid script for your particular file. If you can find it, however, copy all of the *.i386 folder on your install CD to your hard drive. Replace the bad file with the file with the proper script. Then re-install and select OK when prompted to boot from the CD Rom or "another location". The other location, of course, would be your newly copied i386 folder on your hard drive. Microsoft has shipped bad CD's in the past with these types of errors. It's not unthinkable. It is, however, amazing considering the constraints they place on the folks who want to use their software. Good Luck!