Hi, I had this problem starting my computer -
windows\system\config\system32 file corrupt or missing. Did a search
and followed instructions to the t. However, in Part 2, I couldn't find
the System Volume Information folder. Did as instructed (checked the
show hidden files and folders), but still didn't find it. Did a search
and still couldn't.

Any ideas on what I should do? I'm a novice so am wondering if there's
something obvious I'm missing.

Pleeese help! JD

Hi JD,

The System Volume Information folder is where System Restore holds restore points. Why are
you trying to get into this folder? It's hidden for good reason.

Where are the System Restore files located on the drive?
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/tips.html#SRFileLocation

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jd wrote:
> Hi, I had this problem starting my computer -
> windows\system\config\system32 file corrupt or missing.
> Did a search and followed instructions to the t. However,
> in Part 2, I couldn't find the System Volume Information
> folder. Did as instructed (checked the show hidden files
> and folders), but still didn't find it. Did a search and
> still couldn't.
>
> Any ideas on what I should do? I'm a novice so am
> wondering if there's something obvious I'm missing.
>
> Pleeese help! JD

I couldn't start my system - got an error message saying that
windows\system\config\system32 is either corrupt or missing.

So, I followed the procedure on the Microsoft site to address this.
Part 2 of the procedure calls for the latest restore points to be
copied to the temp folder and then used. I can't find the system volume
information folder to be able to do that. I've already done the "show
hidden folders" etc., but this folder is still missing.

"jd" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi, I had this problem starting my computer -
> windows\system\config\system32 file corrupt or missing. Did a search
> and followed instructions to the t. However, in Part 2, I couldn't
> find the System Volume Information folder. Did as instructed (checked
> the show hidden files and folders), but still didn't find it. Did a
> search and still couldn't.
>
> Any ideas on what I should do? I'm a novice so am wondering if there's
> something obvious I'm missing.
>
> Pleeese help! JD

Start | Help and Support
Under Pick a Task click the third one down.

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I still can't find this folder.

Is it possible that this folder somehow has been deleted? If so, is
there some other way of getting the various user profiles, and the
files I have on my hard disk to show up just like I did before this
problem?

"jd" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I still can't find this folder.
>
> Is it possible that this folder somehow has been deleted? If so, is
> there some other way of getting the various user profiles, and the
> files I have on my hard disk to show up just like I did before this
> problem?

System Volume Information is a hidden, Read Only folder. Do you have
Windows Explorer set to show hidden files and folders?

You will not be able to do anything with that folder without going through
System Restore.

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Yes, Windows Explorer is set to show hidden files and folders. Can't
find it though. System Restore doesn't show any points prior to the day
I first had the problem. So, can't figure out what to do.

Hi,

Could you post the link to the MS article in question?

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Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
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jd wrote:
> I couldn't start my system - got an error message saying
> that windows\system\config\system32 is either corrupt or
> missing.
>
> So, I followed the procedure on the Microsoft site to
> address this. Part 2 of the procedure calls for the
> latest restore points to be copied to the temp folder and
> then used. I can't find the system volume information
> folder to be able to do that. I've already done the "show
> hidden folders" etc., but this folder is still missing.

Hi,

Follow the steps on this page to access the System Volume Information folder.
Where are the System Restore files located on the drive?
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/tips.html#SRFileLocation

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org

jd wrote:
> I still can't find this folder.
>
> Is it possible that this folder somehow has been deleted?
> If so, is there some other way of getting the various
> user profiles, and the files I have on my hard disk to
> show up just like I did before this problem?

If SR shows no restore points before the problem occurred then finding the folder will do absolutely no good, i.e. there is nothing to restore.

The path to my SR folder is "C:\System Volume Information" yours should be in the same place.


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| Yes, Windows Explorer is set to show hidden files and folders. Can't
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| I first had the problem. So, can't figure out what to do.
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