Help - I can't start My Computer

[Guest]

When I turn it on I get the following:
Windows can not start because the following file is missing or corrupt
/WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM

It says if I have the CD it could fix it but of course I do not have it it
was misplaced in a move recently. Can Anyone help me????????

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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When I turn it on I get the following:
Windows can not start because the following file is missing or corrupt
/WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM

It says if I have the CD it could fix it but of course I do not have
it it was misplaced in a move recently. Can Anyone help me????????

You will need the CD, or another one. See if you can get a replacement from
your hardware manufacturer (assuming OEM/bundled copy) or from Microsoft
(assuming a retail copy you bought).

I'm presuming you did an upgrade from Windows NT/2k, as by default WinXP is
installed in c:\windows, not c:\winnt. ..... ?

 

[R. McCarty]

Can you borrow a comparable (Type) disk from a friend ?

Moving is always a hassle, but if you've misplaced the XP
disk there's not a lot anyone here can do to help.

 

[Talahasee]

When I turn it on I get the following:
Windows can not start because the following file is missing or corrupt
/WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM

It says if I have the CD it could fix it but of course I do not have it it
was misplaced in a move recently. Can Anyone help me????????

Things like Windows Install disks are not things you want to
"misplace".

When you find the CD, you can reinstall Windows.

Otherwise, you may be stuck with

buying a new copy

borrowing one.

Good luck.

Tallahassee

 

[Rock]

When I turn it on I get the following:
Windows can not start because the following file is missing or corrupt
/WINNT/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM

It says if I have the CD it could fix it but of course I do not have it it
was misplaced in a move recently. Can Anyone help me????????

Borrow one from someone.

 

[Guest]

I just came across this and my friend is having the same problem.
I have my copy of windows xp, will it just grab the file it needs off my XP
disk or am I going to need to use my key code? I don't want to install my
copy of XP on her computer because I'm using it at home.....I just want to
help repair hers.

 

[Bob I]

Please don't hijack threads. You friend should have her own key, AND you
better make sure that the version of XP on her computer is the same as
the CD you are using. XP home vs Pro and SP1 vs SP2.

 

[Guest]

I'm having the same problem (appeared out of the blue) except I do have the
CD but it won't load. I did press F8 (a bunch of times) and have that
advanced options menu but I can't get anywhere on it. I think I have a
"Bug". Any ideas?

 

[John John]

I'm having the same problem (appeared out of the blue) except I do have the
CD but it won't load. I did press F8 (a bunch of times) and have that
advanced options menu but I can't get anywhere on it. I think I have a
"Bug". Any ideas?

What same problem? We don't see the original post in this thread so we
have no idea what problems you have or what solution you might be
trying. If you are trying to boot from the Windows XP cd go in the BIOS
and set the boot order so that the computer boots to the CD drive first.

John

 

[sf]

I'm having the same problem (appeared out of the blue) except I do have the
CD but it won't load. I did press F8 (a bunch of times) and have that
advanced options menu but I can't get anywhere on it. I think I have a
"Bug". Any ideas?

Your HD might be fried.