System Config File is missing

[my3sons]

I'm stumped. All of a sudden my computer has this error message ... Cannot
start because file "windows\system32\configuration\system" cannot be found.
I can't even start in the safe mode or last mode where it was working
properly. I can't use the setup disc because the cd-rom stopped working a
few months ago. HELP?

 

[Leonard Grey]

"How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

 

[my3sons]

Thank you Leonard...I will give this a try.

"How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

 

[Gerry]

Leonard

"I can't use the setup disc because the cd-rom stopped working"????


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Leonard Grey]

Fortunately, these drives are widely available in computer and office
supply stores (in the U.S., at least) and online. They are quite
inexpensive.

 

[Gerry]

Leonard

I take your point and I guess the OP will now if not before.

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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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