WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

[Guest]

When I start my computer, this message comes up "Windows XP could not start
because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM." I do not have an ASR disk, and I have
already tried the Windows support article fix. It is on page

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

If you'll take a look at it I've done everything successfully to the step5
in part 1. Everything goes well until I get to the command

copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

Then the computer will say "file not found." When I tried to copy it again
to the

copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak

it also says "file not found."

Have I lost this file???? Does anyone know what I should do???

 

[Kelly]

In Recovery Console:

Type cd sytem32\config , and then press ENTER.
Type dir system , and then press ENTER.

Depending on your error message, use as follows:

Next type: ren software software.bak and then press ENTER.

or:

type ren system system.bak and then press ENTER.

Next type:

copy c:\windows\repair\software , and then press ENTER.

or:

copy c:\windows\repair\system , and then press ENTER.

Exit, reboot.

More info here:

Recovering XP using the Recovery Console (Line 333) right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Added info:

To fix the "windows\system32\config\system file is mising or corrupt" where
Xp wont boot:

Go to Recovery Console and type:

cd system32\config
ren system system.old
ren system.alt systemalt.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system
copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system
exit

Recover from a Corrupted Registry Preventing Win XP from Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307545

--
All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Guest]

Kelly,

I tried doing what you said but when I get to

Type dir system, and then press ENTER

The conputer says Invalid Path or Filename

And when I type ren system system.bak, the computer also says invalid path
or filename.

I tried only ren system.bak but it says something like "Outside parameters"
I'm not sure what to do now. Does it make a difference if the computer I am
repairing is WIndows XP Home and I am repairing it with a XP Professional CD?
I don't have the home CD anywhere.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Ron Martell]

Kelly,

I tried doing what you said but when I get to

Type dir system, and then press ENTER

The conputer says Invalid Path or Filename

That means that the file named System does not exist in the
\Windows\System32 folder

And when I type ren system system.bak, the computer also says invalid path
or filename.

That is okay.

I tried only ren system.bak but it says something like "Outside parameters"
I'm not sure what to do now. Does it make a difference if the computer I am
repairing is WIndows XP Home and I am repairing it with a XP Professional CD?
I don't have the home CD anywhere.

As per Kelly's instructions you should have entered:

copy c:\windows\repair\system , and then press ENTER.

Good luck.


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

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