xp reinstall

I have a dell mini10. I have a virus in the system that I cannot remove. I am trying to reinstall the XP service pack3 that came with the computer. I am using an external cd\dvd to install. I am getting a "nvrd 32 sys not found error". I need suggestions?

 

Hi and welcome to MG's,

Nvrd32.sys file description

Productname: NVIDIA nForce(TM) RAID Driver
Description: NVIDIA® nForce(TM) RAID Driver
Company: NVIDIA Corporation
File size: Various

This file is a chipset driver and needs to be installed via F6 Floppy during initial install.

Turn on your netbook and plug in the external cd/dvd rom drive. Check your computer to see if your system recognized it.

Reboot your system. Hit F2 to go to setup. Go to 'Boot' options. Hit F5 to place cd/dvd/cdr-w option on the very top. This prioritizes boot option. Hit F10. Select Yes. Reboot your system with the restore disc in the dvd drive.

During the initial black screen of Windows is detecting hardware you will have to hit F6 and have a floppy diskette or location on C:\ where the NVIDIA storage/chipset drivers are.

It seems that issue is quite common in mini 9's and 10's when it comes to doing a re-install with the disc supplied by dell. I would suggest contacting dell also as they could offer up a fix for this.

The info I have gave is only based upon what i have read about and not on an actual fix i have done,but, I hope it has helped!!!!

iain.t :major