Have you tried running check disk to fix the corrupted files?
My computer/ right click on the drive/properties/Tools menu
"romanom" <romanom@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have an HP notebook with Vista Home Premium and after running SFC I have
>a
> few corrupted files.
>
> Question is there a way to bring in the original files when the OEM didn't
> send an install DVD or will offer one at all?
>
> All I have is the recovery partition with the option to "repair to
> original
> factory condition" which from what I gather means erasing all my settings
> and
> personal files.
>
> I have made a recovery disc (from the partition) and I have the "Anytime
> Upgrade DVD," and I'm curious is there any way to access the upgrade DVD
> to
> get to those files or even do a real repair of Vista without losing
> settings
> and personal files?
>