reinstall problem

[joe dot]

geting system32\cinfig\system file is missing or corrupt
message

say select "r" at first screen to start repair

problem is I can't get off error screen to activate
reinstallation disc

thx!

 

[Taurarian]

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