How to Detect Missing System Files
- 1). Place the Windows 7 installation disk into the disk drive.
- 2). Click "Start" and then click "Computer." Confirm that the disk drive is correctly reading the Windows 7 installation DVD by looking at the section that is named "Devices with Removable Storage." There should be an icon showing a blue DVD box with the Windows logo on it.
- 3). Close the "Computer" window. Click "Start" and then click "Restart."
- 4). Press "Enter" when you receive the message, "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD."
- 5). Wait for setup to initialize. This can take anywhere from two to five minutes.
- 6). Click the drop-down menu to choose your language and then click "Next."
- 7). Click "Repair Your Computer."
- 8). Choose the installation of Windows for which you are searching for missing system files by clicking on it. Otherwise, click "Next."
- 9). Click "Startup Repair."
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