Missing

[karlo]

Hello,

During bootup, I got the following message

=========================================================

Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt:

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows
with the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

=========================================================

To attempt the repair, I used the instructions given in

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry [Q307545]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545

I followed the instructions today. When I get to step 2, I
find that there are no restore points or snapshots predating today.
The problem first occured last week, so there should have been restore
points dating last week and before. What happened to all my restore
points? Are they there, but just not viewable? I did sign on as
Administrator, albeit the new Admin created by the repair. What to
do now?

karlo
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Thanks,
karlo

 

[dev]

karlo said:

Hello,

During bootup, I got the following message

=========================================================

Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt:

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows
with the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

=========================================================

To attempt the repair, I used the instructions given in

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry [Q307545]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545

I followed the instructions today. When I get to step 2, I
find that there are no restore points or snapshots predating today.
The problem first occured last week, so there should have been restore
points dating last week and before. What happened to all my restore
points? Are they there, but just not viewable? I did sign on as
Administrator, albeit the new Admin created by the repair. What to
do now?

On restart getting error windows\sytem32\config\system.
missing this file on start up ?

Try a boot into Safe Mode, by hitting F8 just before the "Starting
Windows" screen would appear (takes a bit of practice).
Choose LAST GOOD.

If that does nothing, use a working PC to read this first...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q823614
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm

Related info is here...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q307545
describes a three-step process to extract a copy of the registry
from the System Restore SVI folder.

Reinstall/repair tutorials (if needed) are here...
http://WWW.WEBTREE.CA/windowsxp/
http://http://michaelstevenstech.com

After your system is restored, the ERUNT utility available here may
make it easier to fix the problem if it recurs...
http://HOME.T-ONLINE.DE/home/lars.hederer/erunt

If the problem persists, try swapping current RAM (even if it checks
good) for a single, high-quality 512Mb chip. XP reportedly is sensitive
to memory timing.