error upon start up - file missing

[Guest]

when i turn on the computer (windows XP operating system) a message wass displayed saying that file
windows\system32\config\system is missing.
i could not run windows so i was forced to use my backup/recovery cd and re-install XP

Now, XP is installed twice on my system. Upon start up you choose which version to run. one version (the onld one) does not run and displays the same message. The new version works fine but all my files and internet settings are in the old version

i would really appreciate some help in correcting this problem and reverting back to my onld operating system

 

[roger]

Hi tom,

To fix the "windows\system32\config\system file is mising or corrupt"
where Xp wont boot:

Go to Recovery Console, change directories until you get to the drive
where the defetive XP is, and type:

cd system32\config
ren system system.old
ren system.alt systemalt.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system
copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system

(Assuming C: is the drive where the Windows XP you want to repair is
located)


Good luck

exitOn Fri, 5 Mar 2004 07:36:05 -0800, tom

 

[Guest]

thanks

ok, so how do i access the recovery console

----- roger wrote: ----

Hi tom

To fix the "windows\system32\config\system file is mising or corrupt"
where Xp wont boot

Go to Recovery Console, change directories until you get to the driv
where the defetive XP is, and type

cd system32\confi
ren system system.ol
ren system.alt systemalt.ol
copy c:\windows\repair\syste
copy c:\windows\repair\regback\syste

(Assuming C: is the drive where the Windows XP you want to repair i
located


Good luc

exitOn Fri, 5 Mar 2004 07:36:05 -0800, to

 

[roger]

Hi,

Boot with the XP CD in the CD-ROM. You might have to change the boot
order in the BIOS so it boots first from CD.

To enter the BIOS, refer to your manual. ( On some computers, you
press the delete key during power on)

Boot from the CD. Type R to go to the recovery console.

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=kb;en-us;Q314058


Good luck