Windows XP cannot boot - c:\windows\system32\config\system

[tich74]

Hi,

I've seen a few threads on this subject, and have tried all the suggestions,
but have come to a grinding halt in repairing my computer.

The steps that had seemed to work were on the following support page:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545/en-us

I get as far as:

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

and this is where I encounter my problem - I get a message that says:

The system cannot find the file specified.

Any recommendations as to how to get past this point?

While I'm pretty decent at following basic directions, I'm certainly no
rocket scientist when it comes to PCs. Is this going to be something I can
do on my own, or should I just contact a support person to fix this problem?

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

 

[chkdsk /r]

im having the same problem. so far i havent tried the steps in the artical
but i have found a temporary solution. restart your pc with the windows cdrom
in the drive. boot up from cd. select "r" to start the repair wizard. select
drive windows was installed on. type admnistrator password or just hit enter
in you dont have one. then type the following:

chkdsk /r

its takes about an hour or more for the checkdisk utility to repair any and
all files but it has worked for me numerous times. good luck