XP will not boot

[Wu Shin]

We have a Compaq 5420 that no longer will start. The message cannot find
Windows/System32/Config/system appears. Any ideas how to solve this without
having to completely reinstall from the CD. We are also unable to return to
last known good settings.
Thanks
Wu Shin

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Follow Compaq's procedure to perform a "standard, non-destructive recovery".

Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - How to Perform a System Recovery
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/famiDocument?product=89327&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c00007689

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| We have a Compaq 5420 that no longer will start. The message cannot find
| Windows/System32/Config/system appears. Any ideas how to solve this without
| having to completely reinstall from the CD. We are also unable to return to
| last known good settings.
| Thanks
| Wu Shin