Hi,

You have deleted a driver file that belongs in C:\Windows\System. The
easiest way to recover is to hit the Start button, then Run and type SFC
(return). Select Restore file option, type in name of file, put your
system CD in holder and hit return.

Les



Ann Parker wrote:
>
>      For the past week, almost immediately after starting my computer, a
> black screen with white writing comes up.  I have to push "any key" to
> get rid of it.  This is the message,
>
> "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a
> windows application.
>      The windows registry or systems ini file refers to this device
> file, but the device file no longer exists.
>      If you deleted this file on purpose, try uninstalling the
> associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
>      If you still want to use the application associated with this
> devise file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing
> file.
>      dfs.vxd
>      Press a key to continue."
>
>

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