dmio.sys corrupted?

jenzpookie · 13-May-03, 07:21 PM

im trying to install Xp pro on a friend's sony vaio but when i try to install, it says thers a corrupted file. when i try to boot off the cd to install, it says dmio.sys is corrupted and it just prompts me to push any key to restart the computer. any suggestions??

FEARofGOD · 31-December-03, 03:14 AM

I'm getting the same problem. It wont even let me boot from the CD everytime now. Tried formatting the drive before re-installing but it's still there after drive has been formatted???

Help me too...

LaVinda · 18-November-04, 01:40 PM

I am having the same problem also I am trying to load my os onto a newly formatted drive and continue to recieve this error is this a hardware issue ?????

TekXoID · 18-November-04, 01:49 PM

I'm overlooking the fact that this thread is old because of the recent and relevant response on it.
No "Check the damn date n00b!1one" posts people...

LaVinda: One of the following is causing the issue:
1.) The CD is scratched/damaged. (Most Likely)
2.) The CD drive, try another one. (Somewhat Likely)
3.) The RAM is faulty or running beyond spec. (Least Likely)

virusman · 10-October-05, 01:30 AM

Hi People,
The error message is definatly a hardware problem,which hardware the RAM...The best solution is to off your pc,change your RAM,remmember to spray abit of contect cleaner on it and the slot before putting it in,always helps.

Let me know if i could help you with any other problems.

cheers!!
VirusMan

subdismal · 10-October-05, 03:23 AM

Considering this thread is almost a year old, I don't think they're going to need help anymore.

THRiLL KiLL · 10-October-05, 07:49 AM

even though this is a year old... but what kinda crack are you smoking? contact cleaner? yes please rub your memory so that nice static eletricty will kill it if the chemicals dont....

any how ... that is more then likley not the issue... the dmio.sys driver is used when windows creates volume devices as necessary, for example when you create a partition on a new disk ... so i would put my money on a hdd issue....

Kemosabe79 · 10-October-05, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THRiLL KiLL


	even though this is a year old... but what kinda crack are you smoking? contact cleaner? yes please rub your memory so that nice static eletricty will kill it if the chemicals dont.... any how ... that is more then likley not the issue... the dmio.sys driver is used when windows creates volume devices as necessary, for example when you create a partition on a new disk ... so i would put my money on a hdd issue....

Yes, contact cleaner would not be my first choice when it comes to cleaning computer hardware. Thats just playing with fire.

In my experience, ram has allways been the culprit when I have recieved the dmio.sys error during an XP install. It was usually because I was running it WAAAYYY out of spec. Setting it back to stock speed & timings would fix the problem every time.

There was one time I recieved that error because of a memory compatibility issue...I fixed that by getting some new ram.

singhvi · 19-December-05, 05:59 AM

I am running PIII 500 on 80 GB hard drive with win xp Prof spII. One fine day, the computer gives the message during boot: windows could not start becasue the following file is missing or corrupt: System32\drivers\ntfs.sys
I attempt to repair the file using win xp setup.
However during the boot from cd, the follwing message comes up:
dmio.sys is corrupt.
This doesnt go away with changing of cds, or whatever.
What do I do?
thanks.

THRiLL KiLL · 19-December-05, 07:15 AM

[quote=singhvi]I am running PIII 500 on 80 GB hard drive with win xp Prof spII. One fine day, the computer gives the message during boot: windows could not start becasue the following file is missing or corrupt: System32\drivers\ntfs.sys
I attempt to repair the file using win xp setup.
However during the boot from cd, the follwing message comes up:
dmio.sys is corrupt.
This doesnt go away with changing of cds, or whatever.
What do I do?
thanks.[/QUOTE

as stated earlier in this thread,, your issue is hardware related,

goto www.memtest86.com and test your memory...

13-May-03, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jenzpookie Apex Techie I Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: san gabriel, ca Posts: 65	dmio.sys corrupted? im trying to install Xp pro on a friend's sony vaio but when i try to install, it says thers a corrupted file. when i try to boot off the cd to install, it says dmio.sys is corrupted and it just prompts me to push any key to restart the computer. any suggestions??

31-December-03, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
FEARofGOD Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackpool, UK Posts: 1	I'm getting the same problem. It wont even let me boot from the CD everytime now. Tried formatting the drive before re-installing but it's still there after drive has been formatted??? Help me too... __________________

18-November-04, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
LaVinda Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1	dmio.sys is corrupted ??? I am having the same problem also I am trying to load my os onto a newly formatted drive and continue to recieve this error is this a hardware issue ?????

10-October-05, 01:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
virusman Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Corrupted dmio.sys or cant copy User.exe (win98) Hi People, The error message is definatly a hardware problem,which hardware the RAM...The best solution is to off your pc,change your RAM,remmember to spray abit of contect cleaner on it and the slot before putting it in,always helps. Let me know if i could help you with any other problems. cheers!! VirusMan

10-October-05, 03:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
subdismal Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,810	Considering this thread is almost a year old, I don't think they're going to need help anymore. __________________ PimpRig Secret Santa

18-November-04, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: looking for love in the nearest gay bar Posts: 4,089	I'm overlooking the fact that this thread is old because of the recent and relevant response on it. No "Check the damn date n00b!1one" posts people... LaVinda: One of the following is causing the issue: 1.) The CD is scratched/damaged. (Most Likely) 2.) The CD drive, try another one. (Somewhat Likely) 3.) The RAM is faulty or running beyond spec. (Least Likely)

10-October-05, 07:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
THRiLL KiLL PcApEX's PuNK ROckER Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,589 Blog Entries: 2	even though this is a year old... but what kinda crack are you smoking? contact cleaner? yes please rub your memory so that nice static eletricty will kill it if the chemicals dont.... any how ... that is more then likley not the issue... the dmio.sys driver is used when windows creates volume devices as necessary, for example when you create a partition on a new disk ... so i would put my money on a hdd issue.... __________________ www.xmb-psp.com Last edited by THRiLL KiLL; 10-October-05 at 08:21 AM.

19-December-05, 05:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
singhvi Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	is it a hdd probelm? I am running PIII 500 on 80 GB hard drive with win xp Prof spII. One fine day, the computer gives the message during boot: windows could not start becasue the following file is missing or corrupt: System32\drivers\ntfs.sys I attempt to repair the file using win xp setup. However during the boot from cd, the follwing message comes up: dmio.sys is corrupt. This doesnt go away with changing of cds, or whatever. What do I do? thanks.

19-December-05, 07:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
THRiLL KiLL PcApEX's PuNK ROckER Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,589 Blog Entries: 2	[quote=singhvi]I am running PIII 500 on 80 GB hard drive with win xp Prof spII. One fine day, the computer gives the message during boot: windows could not start becasue the following file is missing or corrupt: System32\drivers\ntfs.sys I attempt to repair the file using win xp setup. However during the boot from cd, the follwing message comes up: dmio.sys is corrupt. This doesnt go away with changing of cds, or whatever. What do I do? thanks.[/QUOTE as stated earlier in this thread,, your issue is hardware related, goto www.memtest86.com and test your memory... __________________ www.xmb-psp.com

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