WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

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Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

i found the solution on this page
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

however when i come to part 1. step 5. it won't let me make directory
it won;t accept "md tmp" command

does any know why and how to get thru this? thanks

 

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/adk34/ said:

Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

i found the solution on this page
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

however when i come to part 1. step 5. it won't let me make directory
it won;t accept "md tmp" command

does any know why and how to get thru this? thanks

General alternative info, some of which you may have already tried, that may
help...

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.