2. Start the reinstallation (if you lack a full Windows CD-ROM)
Many computers manufactured in the last couple of years ship with a "Windows Restore" CD-ROM (the exact terminology varies by PC maker) instead of a full-fledged Windows disc. The features available on the CD-ROM also vary. Some merely return your system to its original state, wiping out your data and all the programs you've installed. More common is a disc with several options, including the ability to reinstall only the key Windows files. This is the option you should try first.
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