Windows XP Could Not Start

[Guest]

I got the message when I booted up my system and got the message - Windows
XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM -

I tried to follow the directions and put in the XP Setup CD, and reboot the
the system does recognize it the disk or set it up - I've tied F8 and that
doesn't work either. Any suggestions

 

[Rock]

I got the message when I booted up my system and got the message - Windows
XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM -

I tried to follow the directions and put in the XP Setup CD, and reboot
the
the system does recognize it the disk or set it up - I've tied F8 and that
doesn't work either. Any suggestions

To resolve this issue follow the steps in this article.
"How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from
Starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=307545

To get the computer to boot from the installation CD you need to go into the
BIOS and set the CD as the first boot device.

After this problem is resolved see this link for info on how to troubleshoot
what's causing the problem.

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=822705

 

[Guest]

I'll change the BIOS tonight
thanks

To resolve this issue follow the steps in this article.
"How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from
Starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=307545

To get the computer to boot from the installation CD you need to go into the
BIOS and set the CD as the first boot device.

After this problem is resolved see this link for info on how to troubleshoot
what's causing the problem.

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=822705

 

[Rock]

Ok, good luck.
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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

I'll change the BIOS tonight
thanks