please help

[paul]

When I turn the computer on I get the message: Windows can
not be opened because the following file is missing or
corrupt WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
What do I need to do? I have 2 Restore CDs that came with
the computer, but I don't want to lose all data on the
hard drive.
Thanks!

 

[Taurarian]

I don't know if this is going to help you with just 2 Restore CDs, but you may
wish to view the information:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545
How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
See also
How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

 

[Guest]

my system restore is saying it cant find it.it says cant find in dynamic link library winsta.dll.please help as im on windows xp pro and want to go back to windows xp home...thanks