w2k pro will not boot up

[keith.evans]

Hi guys,

explorer.exe has generated errors............

First time I've ever had this problem where I can't boot up at all, even after the above error..

Basically, I was trying to install an HP Scanjet 2400 via the HP website. I downloaded the installation files (huge mb!!) and try as I may, it would not play along. Anyways, I decided to forget it and go buy a diff scanner. I uninstalled it, deleted all useless files and then cleaned up the registry with various tools with which I've had no problems before - Crap Cleaner, Find Junk Files, RegSeeker, Free Windows Registry Repair. Where relevant, I have restored all cleanings etc except I got an error something like can't write to/or read Registry. I have a feeling I may have deleted something from the registry arrrgggghhhhh! I ran the System File Checker and that requests I insert the win 2000 pro installation cd, er, I would but I dunno where it is, I cant find it, it has been that long since I used it!! On the Windows support website an answer to a query there of similar nature was to download and reinstall the SP4.

So, I really need some help here to get me booting up again guys and would much appreciate any help.

TIA

[photolady]

Well, you need the cd to fix what's wrong. Without it there is not much you can do. Of course if this has a partition on the harddrive as in a recovery partition you could try that.

Is this a branded computer or self built?

[keith.evans]

Yeah, I was guessing I'd need the disk, the one I cant find anywhere! I'll phone around and see if I can get hold of one, if that will work?

No partition.

It's an old Dell Optiplex.