\windows\system32\config\system file missing or corrupt

[George Skoglund]

We have a ThinkPad A31 laptop and are getting the
message "\windows\system32\config\system file missing or
corrupt" Additional information is given about attempting
to repair this from Windows Setup with the original Setup
CDROM. We don't have an original Setup CDROM.

What can we do to repair this?

Thank you.

- George

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents
Windows XP from Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


| We have a ThinkPad A31 laptop and are getting the
| message "\windows\system32\config\system file missing or
| corrupt" Additional information is given about attempting
| to repair this from Windows Setup with the original Setup
| CDROM. We don't have an original Setup CDROM.
|
| What can we do to repair this?
|
| Thank you.
|
| - George

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Carey sent you a link that should help. However because you do not have an
XP CD to access the REcovery Console you will need to download the file that
creates a 6 - yes you read right 6 - floppy boot disk set. This will give
you access to the Recovery Console and you can follow Carey's link to do the
fix.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=33290 Home
Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=33291 Pro
Edition