Before Windows XP loads (after having reinstalled Windows XP), boot fails with a warning prompt: Buxmpfile.bmp or something of its variation is missing.
I’m going to explain a bit about the .bmp file format and offer a few suggestions here for you. Basically, you seem to be receiving a startup error message stating that you are missing a necessary file. You’ll need to try and repair/retrieve it in order to continue. Read on and see if this makes sense for you.
What is the BMP file format?
The BMP file format is also referred to as a bitmap file. It is a file format that holds an image usually referred to as a bitmap digital image. Most often, .bmp files are used with Windows operating systems and programs. With an installation of Windows XP, certain .bmp files are needed in order to incorporate certain images used in the operating system such as the Windows logo, systems tray icons, etc. Without the particular .bmp files that you need, Windows XP will fail to boot up with an error message.
Troubleshooting missing buxmpfile.bmp file: Boot up in Safe Mode
See if you can get into Safe Mode and from there, you are going to see if you can run the chkdsk utility using the directions listed below. Start with the computer turned off. To get into “Safe Mode,” turn the power on and immediately start to press the “F8″ key. If you are using your laptop and the “F8″ key doesn’t work, try using the “F2″ or “F12″ key. Make sure that you use “Safe Mode” as your choice. Hopefully this will allow you to boot up and you can use the directions listed below for the next troubleshooting option.
Troubleshooting missing buxmpfile.bmp file: run chkdsk
The first step here is to see if you can retrieve the missing .bmp file using the chkdsk utility tool. If the file is recoverable, this strategy should put it back where it belongs, allowing you to continue on. Follow these directions:
1) Navigate to the “Start” tab in the lower left-hand corner.
2) Click on “Run.”
3) Type in “cmd.”
4) Press “enter.”
5) Type in the following without the quotes “chkdsk volume:/r” to try and retrieve the missing file/files.
Run the System File Checker
After you finish with the chkdsk utility, run the System File Checker or sfc /scannow tool using these directions:
1) Insert your original Windows Installation disk.
2) Click on “Start.”
3) Click on “Run.”
4) Type “cmd” in the box.
5) Click “OK.”
6) Type “sfc /scannow” in the box.
7) Select the “Enter” key.
These steps should replace the missing file for you and get your computer working in proper order.



