looking for help \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

RadeonRadeon
edited May 2006 in Hardware
Windows could not start becouse the following file is missing or
corrupt :
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

You can attemp to repair this file by starting Windows Setup
using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

This is my problem it happen at start up the system was left on to down load a progarm while i went to work came home and system locked up and i did a hard boot and now i have this problem.

Looking for someone with the knowledge and the time to walk me though it.
I have spent a day working on this problem with no luck.
But dont have much experience with Recovery Console.

Info System
Windows XP Home Edition
computer stats and info
MAINBOARD
Manufacturer : Micro-Star International
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.msicomputer.com/
Model Number : K8T Neo-FIS2R
Part Number : MS 6702
Serial Number :
Mainboard Web Site : http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8T_Neo-FIS2R&class=mb
BIOS Update Web Site : http://www.msicomputer.com/support/TechSupport.asp
PROCESSOR
Manufacturer : AMD
Manufacturer www.amd.com
Model Number : AMD 3400 +
Socket Type : 754
Serial Number :
MEMORY
Manufacturer : Corsair
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.corsairmemory.com/
Model Number : TWINX1024-3200XLPT
Serial Number : N/A
Memory Web Site : http://corsairmemory.com/corsair/products/specs/twinx1024-3200xl.pdf
Note ! Two Matched CMX512-3200Xl Modules
DDR400, latency 2-2-2-5
GRAPHICS CARD
Manufacturer : ATI Technologies Inc.
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.ati.com/
Model Numbem : Radeon 9800PRO 256MB DDR VVOD
Serial Number :
Graphics Card Drive Web Site : https://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&folderID=27
POWER SUPPLY
Manufacturer : Thermaltake
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.thermaltake.com/goldenorb2.htm
Model Number : XP480
Serial Number :
Power Supply Web Site : http://www.thermaltake.com/XaserCase/tsunami/bwa/bwa.htm
Note!
400 Wates
Hard Drives
Drive # 1
Manufacturer : Western Digital
Item : Western Digital Raptor WD74GD 74GB Serial ATA 10,000RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer and Serial ATA Singlal Cable Bundle
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.wdc.com/en/index.asp?Language=en
Model Number : WD74GD
Serial Number :
Hard Drive Web Site : http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=65&Language=en
Drive # 2
Manufacturer : Western Digital
Item: Western Digital Raptor WD74GD 74GB Serial ATA 10,000RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer and Serial ATA Singlal Cable Bundle
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.wdc.com/en/index.asp?Language=en
Model Number : WD74GD
Serial Number :
Hard Drive Web Site : http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=65&Language=en
Drive # 3
Manufacturer : Western Digital
Item : Western Digital Caviar SE EIDE 250 GB Hard Drive
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.wdc.com/en/index.asp?Language=en
Model Number : WD2500JB
Serial Number :
Hard Drive Web Site : http://www.wdc.com/en/products/ProductSpecs.asp?type=retail&DriveID=42
Note!
Drive # 1 and # 2 are set up in a raid 0 (striping) drive # 3 is data drive
CDRW DRIVE
Manufacturer : I/O Magic
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.iomagic.com/
Model Number : IDE5232
Part Number : P6074610112
Serial Number :
CDRW Drive Web Site : http://www.iomagic.com/Products/show_all_results.asp?ProdID=DR-CD56
DVD+RW DRIVE
Manufacturer : Lite-On
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.liteonamericas.com/us/index1.htm
Model Number : SOHW-1693S
Serial Number :
DVD+RW Drive Web Site : http://www.liteonamericas.com/us/DVDRW_1693S.htmFLOPPY DRIVE
FLOPPY DRIVE
Manufacturer : Mitsumi
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.mitsumi.com/indexusa.html
Model Number : D359M3D
Serial Number : N/A
MONITOR
Manufacturer : ViewSonic
Item : ViewSonic's N2750w high-performance 27" wide-screen LCD TV
Manufacture Web Site : http://www.viewsonic.com/index.htm
Model Number : N2750w
Serial Number : N/A
Monitor Web Site : http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcdtv/n2750w/
KEYBOARD
Manufacturer : Logitech
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?countryid=19&languageid=1
Model Number : 967415-0403
Serial Number :
Keyboard Web Site : http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2166,CONTENTID=8655
MOUSE
Manufacturer : Razer
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.razerzone.com/
Model Number : 8971260008
Serial Number : N/A
CASE
Manufacturer : Thermaltake Tsunami Dream
Manufacturer Web Site : http://www.thermaltake.com/goldenorb2.htm
Model Number :VA3400BWA
Serial Number : N/a
Case Web Site : http://www.thermaltake.com/XaserCase/tsunami/bwa/bwa.htm

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    Do you know how to get to the Windows Recovery Console? If not, follow the instructions the error gives you.

    Insert your Windows CD and wait until you get to this screen here (screen is identical between pro/home):

    rcons00.gif

    And select the option that is squared off.

    Then you'll get this screen (Screen is identical across all NTFS-compatable Windows OSes):

    rcons03.gif

    Type 1, and hit enter, now issue these commands in order:
    cd .. (Issue as many times as you need to to get to C:\)
    Attrib -H -R -S boot.ini
    del Boot.ini
    Bootcfg /Rebuild
    chkdsk /R /F
    Fixboot

    Now reboot your PC.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    Try: ATTRIB -H -R -S c:boot.ini - OR - ATTRIB boot.ini -H -R -S
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    Then you'll get this screen (Screen is identical across all NTFS-compatable Windows OSes):



    Type 1, and hit enter, now issue these commands in order:
    cd .. (Issue as many times as you need to to get to C:\)
    Attrib -H -R -S boot.ini
    del Boot.ini
    Bootcfg /Rebuild
    chkdsk /R /F
    Fixboot

    Now reboot your PC.

    My page dont look like the one u show it like this.

    Microsoft Windows XP <TM> Recovery Console.
    The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery functionality.
    Type EXIT to quit the Recovery Console and restart the computer.
    C:\>
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    I think I understand what u are asking me to do. I still have a question it is in red.

    C:\>CD .. command 1
    CD .. = specifies that you want to change to a parent directory.
    C:\> ATTRIB -H -R -S Boot.ini command 2
    ATTRIB = changes attributes on one file or directory.
    -H = Clears Hidden files attributes.
    -R = Clears Read-only files attributes.
    -S = Clears System files attributes.
    Boot.ini = The file name.
    C:\>DEL Boot.ini command 3
    DEL = DELETE
    Boot.ini = The file name.
    C:\>BOOTCFG /REBUILD command 4
    BOOTCFG= configuration and recovery
    /REBUILD = Iterate though all windows installations and allow the user to choose which to add
    C:\>CHKDSK /R /F command 5
    CHKDSK = Check disk and displays the status report.
    /R = Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information (implies /P) /P = Check even if the drive is not flagged dirty
    /F= fixes errors on the drive if they are located via /R.
    C:\>FIXBOOT command 6
    FIXBOOT = Writes a new bootsector on to the system partition.
    C:\>EXIT command 7
    EXIT= Quit the Recovery Console and restarts the computer.

    Waiting for the computer gods to return and smile on me !!
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    /F fixes errors on the drive if they are located via /R.

    And yes, follow those commands in that precise order. :)
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    ok i issue
    C:\>CD ..comand one
    it skip a line them
    C:\> ATTRIB -H -R -S Boot.ini command 2
    The parameter is not valid. Try /? for help.
    now what
    Could it be that the filename is all ready deleated.

    Waiting for the computer gods to return and smile on me !!
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    Try: ATTRIB -H -R -S c:boot.ini - OR - ATTRIB boot.ini -H -R -S
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    Try: ATTRIB -H -R -S c:boot.ini - OR - ATTRIB boot.ini -H -R -S
    both way form the top each time same reply
    The parameter is not valid. Try /? for help.
    now what
    could it be that the filename is all ready deleated or do we need to add the -C compressed file attribute.

    Waiting for the computer gods to return and smile on me !!
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    What happens when you

    attrib boot.ini

    ???

    This form of the command is actually a query-- if boot.ini exists then attrib will return the file's ATTRIButes.

    http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/56202570-64a8-424b-8a11-09f5b8584cab1033.mspx
    for more info.
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    What happens when you

    C:\>attrib boot.ini
    The parameter is not valid. Try /? for help.
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    Take out your XP CD, clean it carefully under running water, use a bath towle to carefully dry it, and try again. You have a corrupt attrib, probably due to a fingerprint on the CD.
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    Took it out clean with towle then ran throw dick cleaner then use a bath towle to carefully dry it, loading now.
    ok i issued
    C:\>CD ..comand one
    then it skip a line them
    C:\> ATTRIB -H -R -S Boot.ini command 2
    The parameter is not valid. Try /? for help.
    now what


    Is it looking at cd if so my drive light is not lite.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    Please try ATTRIB -H -R -S c:boot.ini - OR - ATTRIB boot.ini -H -R -S instead of the command that doesn't work.
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    New info.

    C:\>dir =
    The volume in drive C has no lable
    The volume in serial number is d075-2a97

    Directory of C:\

    02/23/06 08:37p d-r
    0 My Music
    04/15/06 07:50a d--hs--- 0 Recycler
    02/23/06 08:37p d--hs--- 0 System Volume Information
    3 file(s) 0 bytes
    33751445504 bytes free

    Should i pull the data drive out of the system it was never realy used and could it be messing me up.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited May 2006
    ...That's your C: drive where windows is installed on?

    Your HDD is practically blank, man. Like it aborted a format.
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    New info.

    Ok i have removed the data drive. And now i got a new problem.
    The problem starts the same way.
    Windows could not start becouse the following file is missing or
    corrupt :
    \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

    You can attemp to repair this file by starting Windows Setup
    using the original Setup CD-ROM.
    Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

    I do this. I install Windows Setup disk in to the CD-ROM drive.
    I get to the first screen and select "r" to go to the Microsoft Windows XP Recovery Console and i get this.

    Windows XP home Edition Setup
    ==========================
    Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.
    Make sure any hard disk drives are power on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct .this may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or setup program.

    Setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3.

    Ok i have loaded twice with the same results.
    I take it that I am now looking at problem with my raid drives?
    Ok i have look at each drive. The ATA cable on both drives is pluged in to the hard drive and the mainboard and the power cables are hooked up too.

    Waiting for the computer gods to return and smile on me !!

    The fight continues on !!
  • RadeonRadeon
    edited May 2006
    I will be researching.

    Windows XP home Edition Setup
    ==========================
    Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.
    Make sure any hard disk drives are power on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct .this may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or setup program.

    I will be still watching this thread.
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