Windows\System32\Config\System files missing or corrupt on startup

[Ron Martell]

I am in deperate need of help on this one!!! My system will not re-boot
and displays the above error message. I have tried using the recovery
console by inserting the XP Upgrade cd in the cd rom, but I have still
been unable to get my system re-booted. I have tried all methods I
could find on the internet describing how to use the console to repair
my damaged files but with no success. I had a bad feeling when the
console did not recognize that I already have a version of XP on my
system. I think I may need to start over with a fresh install, but
would welcome any advice before I do.......

How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting
Article ID : 307545
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=307545


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[JMac]

I am in deperate need of help on this one!!! My system will not re-boot
and displays the above error message. I have tried using the recovery
console by inserting the XP Upgrade cd in the cd rom, but I have still
been unable to get my system re-booted. I have tried all methods I
could find on the internet describing how to use the console to repair
my damaged files but with no success. I had a bad feeling when the
console did not recognize that I already have a version of XP on my
system. I think I may need to start over with a fresh install, but
would welcome any advice before I do.......


Jeff

 

[JMac]

JMac (e-mail address removed) wrote:


I am in deperate need of help on this one!!! My system will not
re-boot
and displays the above error message. I have tried using the recovery
console by inserting the XP Upgrade cd in the cd rom, but I have still
been unable to get my system re-booted. I have tried all methods I
could find on the internet describing how to use the console to repair
my damaged files but with no success. I had a bad feeling when the
console did not recognize that I already have a version of XP on my
system. I think I may need to start over with a fresh install, but
would welcome any advice before I do.......



How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting
Article ID : 307545
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=307545


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

I tried this, and unfortunatley, it did not work. At the command prompt
on the recovery console, I recieved an "access denied" message when the
lines of text were entered.....

Any other ideas???

Jeff

 

[Ron Martell]

I tried this, and unfortunatley, it did not work. At the command prompt
on the recovery console, I recieved an "access denied" message when the
lines of text were entered.....

Any other ideas???

Jeff

Try doing a Repair Install of your Windows XP as per the instructions
at http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am in deperate need of help on this one!!! My system will not re-boot
and displays the above error message. I have tried using the recovery
console by inserting the XP Upgrade cd in the cd rom, but I have still
been unable to get my system re-booted. I have tried all methods I
could find on the internet describing how to use the console to repair
my damaged files but with no success. I had a bad feeling when the
console did not recognize that I already have a version of XP on my
system. I think I may need to start over with a fresh install, but
would welcome any advice before I do.......


Jeff

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

Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well:

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705


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Bruce Chambers

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