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My daughter has just telephoned me with a problem. They had a brief power cut and then it came back on almost at once, The computer did not completely power down but turned off and back on again. Now when she starts it up she gets a warning that W32 configuration files are not present, and that she should put in the installation disc and try to recover the files. She has a surge protector fitted, but this did not prevent the damage. I understand that devices to ensure a continuous power supply are availabe, and I have been scared by this event to look into buying one. I already have a surge protected lead myself but would like to install one of these devices. I have looked on google, but they all that seems to be on offer are AC to DC power supplies. I want something that I can plug into the wall socket, and then plug my power leads into this, so that in the event of a power cut, I will get a warning and long enough to switch off the computer properly. Any advice as to availability please?