windows/system32/config/system corrupt or missing!

[shanX]

"windows/system32/config/system corrupt or missing"

Got this error msg on boot up for the third time this year, last two
times
I had backups of reg hives on restore folder, So I fixed with them.
This time they're not. This time the original file was corrupted, it
was on a bad sector, I repaired it using Norton Disk Doctor. But still

system doesn't boot up. What can I do (other than replacing the file
from a file off 'Repair' folder) ?

 

[Malke]

"windows/system32/config/system corrupt or missing"

Got this error msg on boot up for the third time this year, last two
times
I had backups of reg hives on restore folder, So I fixed with them.
This time they're not. This time the original file was corrupted, it
was on a bad sector, I repaired it using Norton Disk Doctor. But
still

system doesn't boot up. What can I do (other than replacing the file
from a file off 'Repair' folder) ?

Your hard drive is probably failing. Test it with a diagnostic utility
downloaded from the drive mftr.'s website. You'll make a bootable cd or
floppy with the file. Boot with the media you created and do a thorough
test of the hard drive. If the drive fails any physical tests, replace
it.

Malke

 

[Plato]

"windows/system32/config/system corrupt or missing"

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#18

 

[Rock]

"windows/system32/config/system corrupt or missing"

Got this error msg on boot up for the third time this year, last two
times
I had backups of reg hives on restore folder, So I fixed with them.
This time they're not. This time the original file was corrupted, it
was on a bad sector, I repaired it using Norton Disk Doctor. But still

system doesn't boot up. What can I do (other than replacing the file
from a file off 'Repair' folder) ?

After you get it repaired take a look at this. There is some underlying
problem causing the registry corruption.

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=822705