start up problem

[mark clough]

when i start my computer i get a message \windows\system32
\config\system is missing or corrupt to attempt repair
use original set up cd.rom trouble is winxp came pre
installed on my computer is there any other way to
attempt this repair

 

[Chris Lanier]

307545 - How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP
from Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

For the following you need to boot into the Recovery Console - which you can do with the XP boot disks:

"How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from Starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307545

"Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q310994&ID=kb;en-us;Q310994