mup.sys file missing
Started by
jettrink918
, Apr 17 2011 06:54 PM
#1
Posted 17 April 2011 - 06:54 PM
#2
Posted 17 April 2011 - 07:28 PM
If it is a Mup.sys error try this:
The most common cause is the executing PnP (Plug and Play) and ACPI routines issue.
To fix the issue, we need to access the computer from Recovery Console.
If you do have your Windows CD
1. To start the Recovery Console directly from the Windows XP CD you would do the following:
2. Type map and press enter.
It will give you the drive letters.
Note down the letter of you CD-ROM.
If it is a letter other than E you should replace the letter E with your CD drive letter when applying the expand command later on if the command is needed to be applied.
Type following commmands, pressing Enter after each one.
You may remove the CD or let Windows boot normally.
If you don't have your Windows CD
Please download ARCDC from Artellos.com.
The most common cause is the executing PnP (Plug and Play) and ACPI routines issue.
To fix the issue, we need to access the computer from Recovery Console.
If you do have your Windows CD
1. To start the Recovery Console directly from the Windows XP CD you would do the following:
- Insert the Windows XP cd in your computer.
- Restart your computer so you are booting off of the CD.
- When the Welcome to Setup screen appears, press the R button on your keyboard to start the Recovery Console.
- The Recovery Console will start and ask you which Windows installation you would like to log on to. If you have multiple Windows installations, it will list each one, and you would enter the number associated with the installation you would like to work on and press enter. If you have just one Windows installation, type 1 and press enter.
- It will then prompt you for the Administrator's password. If there is no password, simply press enter. Otherwise type in the password and then press enter.
- If you entered the correct password you will now be presented with a C:\Windows> prompt and you can start using the Recovery Console.
2. Type map and press enter.
It will give you the drive letters.
Note down the letter of you CD-ROM.
If it is a letter other than E you should replace the letter E with your CD drive letter when applying the expand command later on if the command is needed to be applied.
Type following commmands, pressing Enter after each one.
- ren c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys atapi.old
(It will returns to the prompt again without notification) - copy c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\atapi.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers
(If you get a notification "1 file(s) copied" you don't need to do the next expand command and go to exit command. But if you get notification that the file doesn't exist proceed with expand command) - expand e:\I386\atapi.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers
(You should be notified that the file expanded) - exit
You may remove the CD or let Windows boot normally.
If you don't have your Windows CD
Please download ARCDC from Artellos.com.
- Double click ARCDC.exe
- Follow the dialog until you see 6 options. Please pick: Windows Professional SP2 & SP3
- You will be prompted with a Terms of Use by Microsoft, please accept.
- You will see a few dos screens flash by, this is normal.
- Next you will be able to choose to add extra files. Select the Default Files.
- The last window will allow you to burn the disk using BurnCDCC
#3
Posted 17 April 2011 - 07:45 PM
my prompt only says " C:\> " It does not include "Windows" in the prompt...also I tried to enter prompts as directed and it says the parameter is not valid...am I doing something wrong??
#4
Posted 17 April 2011 - 07:54 PM
type in CD\Windows and then press Enter.
Does it now go to the windows prompt?
Does it now go to the windows prompt?
#5
Posted 17 April 2011 - 07:56 PM
it says the command is not recognized Type HELP for a list of supported commands.
#6
Posted 17 April 2011 - 08:32 PM
try starting with Step 2 with the map command.
Does that give you a list of Drive letters?
Does that give you a list of Drive letters?
#7
Posted 17 April 2011 - 08:39 PM
yes it gives me a list that reads like this:
? FAT16 70MB \Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
C: 147761MB \Device\Harddisk0\Partition2
E: 4754MD \Device\Harddisk0\Partition3
A: \Device\Floppy0
D: \Device\CdRom0
? FAT16 70MB \Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
C: 147761MB \Device\Harddisk0\Partition2
E: 4754MD \Device\Harddisk0\Partition3
A: \Device\Floppy0
D: \Device\CdRom0
#8
Posted 17 April 2011 - 08:55 PM
OK so D is your cdrom drive.
Type following commmand, pressing Enter after you are finished.
ren c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys atapi.old
Type following commmand, pressing Enter after you are finished.
ren c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys atapi.old
#9
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:01 PM
it says Aceess is denied
#10
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:07 PM
Try this command.
copy c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\atapi.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers
copy c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\atapi.sys c:\windows\system32\drivers
#11
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:11 PM
again says access is denied
#12
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:12 PM
ok let me ask is this a full installation disk or a recovery disk for your system?
#13
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:16 PM
I'm assuming its an OEM disk(???) My room mate made a copy of the original just in case something happened and he needed a back up and I only have the copy as the original has been lost. I had someone try to help me with this issue before but it was left unresolved because they said I have an OEM version and not a repair & recovery cd
#14
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:18 PM
Disregard post # 13, it will not work for your issue.
#15
Posted 17 April 2011 - 09:28 PM
OK not a problem. You just need to borrow a full retail version and you will have the needed files then.I had someone try to help me with this issue before but it was left unresolved because they said I have an OEM version and not a repair & recovery cd
You can then do the steps I outlined and everything should work with no problem.
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