Trying to opening session c:windows\system32\lfass.exe is corrupt or unreadible error message

When you try to log on to my DELL Dimension 3100 (Windows XP) I get an error message C:wINDOWS\SYSTEM32\LFASS.exe is corrupt or unreadible. Please run the Chkdsk utility.

What I'm doing, some items suggest running the recovery disc but these models do not have a disc in standard?

Any assistance accepted gratfully?

Thnaks

Scott

Hello

1. are you able to boot into Normal mode after receiving this error message?

2. the problem occurs in safe mode?

3 have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

I suggest to follow the steps provided and check if it helps.

Method 1: How to perform disk error checking in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265#method2

Important: when running chkdsk on the drive hard if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data may be lost.

Method 2: How to fix a computer that does not start.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Setup/how-to-fix-computer-that-will-not-start

More information: Advanced Troubleshooting for General startup problems in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041

Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

(Try all stages except the upgrade on the spot)

Hope this information is useful.

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