file missing/corrupt = \windows\system32\config\system

G

Guest

When I switch the computer on, a screen with this message appears

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

\windows\system32\config\syste

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original set-up CD-Rom. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

The problem is, I was not provided with the original set-up CD-Rom. I have Windows XP home. Please help!!!
 
J

Jym

If you do not have access to the repair console that is on the retail XP cd
you may have to reformat and reinstall. The problem that you have is a
corrupted registry and it is not easy to fix anyway. Sorry for the bad news.
Jym



Totoro needs help! said:
When I switch the computer on, a screen with this message appears.

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 Setup using the
Click to expand...
original set-up CD-Rom. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.
The problem is, I was not provided with the original set-up CD-Rom. I have
Click to expand...
Windows XP home. Please help!!!
 
B

Bruce Chambers

Greetings --

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

To investigate the root cause(s) of the problem:

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705


Bruce Chambers

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Totoro needs help! said:
When I switch the computer on, a screen with this message appears.

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 Setup using
Click to expand...
the original set-up CD-Rom. Select 'r' at the first screen to start
repair.
The problem is, I was not provided with the original set-up CD-Rom.
Click to expand...
I have Windows XP home. Please help!!!
 

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