I am trying to reset windows xp back to original settings but I am missing the file winnt32.exe. Where can I go to get the download

Anonymous
2012-02-25T21:56:09+00:00

I do not have winnt32.exe in the i386 folder. My computer acts very strange at times. It drags, freezes, and loads things I do not click on.

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Anonymous
2012-03-12T23:22:01+00:00

You can download the IT version of service pack 3 from HERE. Save it to your desktop. Use a file extraction software such as WnRar to extract the service pack 3 file that you downloaded to extract the files to C drive. Once the files have been extracted click Start > Run and paste the below command > Click Ok. This should install recovery console.

C:\i386\winnt32.exe /cmdcons

Also, the i386 folder will contain the winnt32.exe file you were asking for.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-06T06:33:08+00:00

    Extended support for XP will be offered until 2014 FYI.

    In the event you decide to "reset" your PC back to its original condition, have you backed up all your data? If not, you will lose it!

    Also, what is the make, model, and model number of your PC? It's quite possible there is a hidden recovery partition on the hard drive.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-06T06:10:54+00:00

    So you know I am using Microsoft Security Essentials for anti-virus.

    I also have the product key written down in a safe place, if it is ever needed. But I do know that microsoft is planning to stop support on windows xp not long from now and I want to be prepared should anything happen to my computer before I can get windows 7.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-05T11:37:06+00:00

    If you get to the point where you want to try to reinstall Windows make sure that you have the Windows product key before you begin!  The product key should be on a sticker somewhere on the computer, if not it can be extracted from the registry.

    John

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-03-05T11:04:51+00:00

    Ok, I can tell you how to get the missing file but, I caution you that installing windows using the i386 folder can be very tricky. I would strongly encourage you to see if we can find out what is causing the issues and resolve them before proceeding with the re-install.

    First, tell me what programs are opening without being prompted.

    Next,

    Reboot the computer in Safe Mode with Networking. 

     

    Click HERE. Download Malwarebytes. Update Malwarebytes and perform a full scan.  Choose to quarantine anything found. Once complete click HEREand download Superantispyware Portable. Perform a full scan again quarantining anything found. Reboot your computer in normal mode and perform a quick scan with Malwarebytes.

    Let me know if malware is found and we'll go from there.

    May I still get the download for winnt32.exe in case it is needed after support runs out for windows xp?

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