Corrupt/Missing File

[ComputerGeek29]

Whenever I turn my computer on I get this message :

Windows could not start becuase the following file is missing o
corrupt:
/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM

It says that to repair the problem I need my original setup cd
however, I can't find my original setup cd. Is there anywhere I can ge
a new one or download the program somewhere and then write it ont
another cd?

~*ComputerGeek29*

 

[Bob I]

How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Whenever I turn my computer on I get this message :

Windows could not start becuase the following file is missing or
corrupt:
/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well:

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

It says that to repair the problem I need my original setup cd,
however, I can't find my original setup cd. Is there anywhere I can get
a new one or download the program somewhere and then write it onto
another cd?

If you have a friend or acquaintance with an identical version of
WinXP, you can try borrowing his/her disk for the repair. Otherwise,
you'll need to replace your CD before proceeding.

If it was a retail license and you have proof of purchase:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

If it was an OEM license, you should contact the computer's
manufacturer.


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Bruce Chambers

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