I am trying to troubleshoot some issues I am having loading Directx9.0......
I don't seem to have the following folder C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32

Also I get a message "system not suitable for ru nning ms-dos and microsoft window aps."  

Any ideas how to remidy either of those problems?
Much thanks to anyone who can help!!


DNYou may have many problems involved.

What spyware/adware/virus solutions are in place and being used?

Do you have your Explorer set to show all files (including system files)?

When did the problems start?

Have you added any new software lately? Done any vigorous FILE removing?

Are you the only ONE with access to this MACHINE?

Do you have a shiny real Windows CD to reinstall if needed?-I'm running Ad-Aware SE personal/Spybot Search and Destroy

-My explorer is set to show all files....

-This probelm started about 6months ago (just got enough time to look into)

-I have added SEVERAL new software aps. within the last six months...mapping software a few games etc...

-I have deleted nearly one quarter of the data on my PC within the last six months

-I am the only one accessing my PC

-If you are refering to the Microsoft Windows XP reinstallation CD....I got that

I've been reading some threads on how to do an XP repair/install but Im not sure if I should go there or not...

Any feedback greatly appreciated...
DNHere's some  info if you decide to go that route:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspxI don't think you need to re-install.  It sounds like it is probably an issue with your CONFIG.NT and/or AUTOEXEC.NT files.  Open a command prompt and TRY the follwoing commands:
Code: [Select]echo %systemroot%
dir %systemroot%\system32\*.nt /aAnd post the results.  The 2nd command should list 2 files.  I suspect that they are missing, so it should be a pretty simple solution of replacing them.  If it does not, then that is probably your problem.  If it does list 2 files, then we will probably need to examine the contents of those 2 files to determine the issue.