[papasmurf]

Ok, it's really important to note the exact error message that you are receiving. Is it one of the following?

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM32\\CONFIG\\SYSTEM

Windows NT could not start because the below file is missing or corrupt: X:\\WINNT\\System32\\Ntoskrnl.exe or
Windows NT could not start because the below file is missing or corrupt: X:\\WINNT\\System32\\HAL.dll or
NTLDR is Missing Press any key to restart or
Invalid boot.ini Press any key to restart

If the exact message is one of these, I may be able to help you tonight. If not, then, your best option is to re-install Windows in a side by side fashion.

OTOH, if you have access to another pc, and know how to install your non functioning HD as a slave drive in that, then you should do so, and copy off all of your important files and application license keys.

After doing so, a fresh install is the best option.

I'll wait about 1/2 hour for your reply.

papa

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

This is a bit late, but trying to get Puppy Linux up and running on the other computer. As of now, it can’t connect to the internet, and the linux cannot be put onto the hard drive because an ‘NTFS’ file is unclean, and it is suggesting to do with Windows, which can’t be accessed, hence the point of installing Puppy Linux.