Appendix A: System Files Reference

Overview

When you install the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, the Setup program creates folders on your system drive into which it places files that the system requires. Knowing the names and locations of essential system files can help you understand and troubleshoot your Windows XP Professional installation.

Related Information

• For information about troubleshooting Startup and running Recovery Console, see Troubleshooting Startup in this book.

• For information about general troubleshooting concepts and strategies, see Troubleshooting Concepts and Strategies in this book.