\windows\system32\config\system error message

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David

i get file is missing or corrupt \window\system32
\config\system at start-up. Tech support from warranty
company said i have to use recovery cd to correct problem.
i do not have the original setup cd-rom. We tried F8 at
startup of computer but this process would not fix the
problem. HELP ! - Do i have any other options before
running recovery cd and loosing all my saved files?
Thanks
 
David said:
I get file is missing or corrupt \window\system32
\config\system at start-up. Tech support from warranty
company said I have to use recovery cd to correct problem.
i do not have the original setup cd-rom. We tried F8 at
startup of computer but this process would not fix the
problem. HELP ! - Do I have any other options before
running recovery cd and loosing all my saved files?
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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.

Info on dealing with corruption issues...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

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