Corrupted system files

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I've been given a computer that will not load Windows due to the following;
"Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or
corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

I have tried to use the solution explained in the KB article 307545 but
cannot log into the Recovery console. I assume that this is due the the OS
being an OEM version. When I try I get the massage "no hard drives can be
found". I am using a WXPPro CD to try and affect the repair.

Any suggestions on how I can resolve this.]

Same qestion as Mike Hyndman but mine is a sata disk.. I plug the drive into
another computer and i can get all my file back up. This mean that my
harddisk is working. So anyone can help me on repairing it to boot up after
putting it back to it's original cpu?

And currently i got a new problem, after back up, i go replace the system
files with a new one which i found in "restore" folder, now i cannot even
access anything using the original cpu. I still can access when i slave it
again. My lcd screen show "No Signal" but there is power running in the
background, i can hear fans and hard disk spinning but there is no sign of
activites on the screen. So may i know what is the main cause and how can i
repair it?

Thanks a million
 
/Javen/ said:
Quote[
I've been given a computer that will not load Windows due to the following;
"Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or
corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

I have tried to use the solution explained in the KB article 307545 but
cannot log into the Recovery console. I assume that this is due the the OS
being an OEM version. When I try I get the massage "no hard drives can be
found". I am using a WXPPro CD to try and affect the repair.

Any suggestions on how I can resolve this.]

Same qestion as Mike Hyndman but mine is a sata disk.. I plug the drive into
another computer and i can get all my file back up. This mean that my
harddisk is working. So anyone can help me on repairing it to boot up after
putting it back to it's original cpu?

And currently i got a new problem, after back up, i go replace the system
files with a new one which i found in "restore" folder, now i cannot even
access anything using the original cpu. I still can access when i slave it
again. My lcd screen show "No Signal" but there is power running in the
background, i can hear fans and hard disk spinning but there is no sign of
activites on the screen. So may i know what is the main cause and how can i
repair it?
Click to expand...


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.

Info on dealing with corruption issues...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

Reinstall/repair tutorials (if needed) are here...
http://WWW.WEBTREE.CA/windowsxp/
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.
 
Thanks for replying.
My problem is that i cannot even power on my computer so i cannot press f8
at all.



dev said:
/Javen/ said:
Quote[
I've been given a computer that will not load Windows due to the following;
"Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or
corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

I have tried to use the solution explained in the KB article 307545 but
cannot log into the Recovery console. I assume that this is due the the OS
being an OEM version. When I try I get the massage "no hard drives can be
found". I am using a WXPPro CD to try and affect the repair.

Any suggestions on how I can resolve this.]

Same qestion as Mike Hyndman but mine is a sata disk.. I plug the drive into
another computer and i can get all my file back up. This mean that my
harddisk is working. So anyone can help me on repairing it to boot up after
putting it back to it's original cpu?

And currently i got a new problem, after back up, i go replace the system
files with a new one which i found in "restore" folder, now i cannot even
access anything using the original cpu. I still can access when i slave it
again. My lcd screen show "No Signal" but there is power running in the
background, i can hear fans and hard disk spinning but there is no sign of
activites on the screen. So may i know what is the main cause and how can i
repair it?
Click to expand...


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.

Info on dealing with corruption issues...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

Reinstall/repair tutorials (if needed) are here...
http://WWW.WEBTREE.CA/windowsxp/
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.
Click to expand...
 
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