xp will not boot

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lowpat

when booting this message occurs:
window\system32\config\system---file is either missing or
corrupt. repair by starting windows setup using the
original setup cd-rom.. (no cd--windows came installed)
what should I do to resolve--help would be greatly
appreciated.
 
where can I get the cd (original setup for winxp???}
evidently I will still need it even if I follow 307545.
 
but then I lose all data, if I use system restore--anyway
to avoid that?????Have backed it up, but not in the last
two weeks.
 
my dad has a compaq presario windows xp home edition . it needs a complete
rebooting. we can not find the master restore cd. did it come with one ?
 
you can still reach the Recovery Console through creating setup
disks:-http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q310994
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org
 
ykli845 said:
You should have gotten a OEM XP CD. If you installed something, try System
Restore.

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Now how is the OP supposed to use system restore when they can't boot
their system? That's what this message means.
 
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