Windows wont start, plz help!

[Guest]

Error Message i
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

I tried copying the file in from the xp disk in command prompt but was unsuccessful. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Error Message is
| "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"
|
| I tried copying the file in from the xp disk in command prompt but was unsuccessful. Any help would be
greatly appreciated!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

So after I do that, it will reinstall windows xp prof. and my applications and settings will still be the same?

 

[Guest]

Thankyou Carrie. The link you provided helped me very much. Now I know where to come if I have any more problems.

 

[dev]

/Andrew/ said:

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

I tried copying the file in from the xp disk in command prompt but was unsuccessful. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

If this problems recurs, try swapping the current RAM chip/s for a single,
high-quality 512 module - even if the current RAM tests good.