Windows could not start

[Joe]

After moving some files around on my PC and then rebooting, I received 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 set-up using the
original set-up CD-ROM. Select "r" at the first screen to start the repair"

I attempted to do this but after hitting "R", the PC shows the directory
C:\windows> and waits for my commands.

What do I do? Appreciate very much any help

 

[nass]

After moving some files around on my PC and then rebooting, I received 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 set-up using the
original set-up CD-ROM. Select "r" at the first screen to start the repair"

I attempted to do this but after hitting "R", the PC shows the directory
C:\windows> and waits for my commands.

What do I do? Appreciate very much any help

Hi Joe,
How to start your computer by using the Last Known Good Configuration
feature in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852

How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545
XP repair/install:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
HTH.
nass

 

[Shazzer]

What if you don't have the XP set-up CD? Computer came preloaded.

 

[Gerry]

What is your computer make and model?

Was the computer bought new or second hand?


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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