operating system xp pro unstable

[Guest]

on restart getting error windows\sytem32\config\system.
missing this file on start up ?

 

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings

Error Message: Windows Could Not Start Because the
C:\windows\system32\config\system File is Missing or Corrupt
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;823614

 

[dev]

(e-mail address removed) said:

On restart getting error windows\sytem32\config\system.
missing this file on start up ?

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.

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