I would start by checking the computer with the diagnostic software that
came with it, as it sounds like you have multiple failures going on.

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"shelleyann87" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> Every time i turn on my Compaq Presario F500 laptop alls i get is
> "Operating System Not Found"
>
> I have tried using the Vista Recovery Disc and it comes up with
> "Windows is loading files"
> Then i choose the language and everything to install it in and click
> next then click install now.
> Then it asks me to insert the product key and after i do that a pop up
> comes up saying:
>
> "Windows cannot open the required file D:\Sources\Install.wim. The file
> does not exist. Make sure all files required for installation are
> available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070002"
>
> Iv also tried clicking on "Repair your computer" and it comes up with a
> box that says System Recovery Options.
> But there is no operating system in the list to repair and when i click
> load drivers a pop up comes up saying:
>
> "insert the installation media for the device and click ok to select
> the driver"
>
> Could anyone at all tell me how to fix? And if theres anything else you
> want to know let me know and ill try and give you as much detail as
> possible.
>
> Thanks in advance guys =)
>
>
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