HELP: \windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt...
I have a Dell computer with Windows XP, and now it won't turn on. Well, it does the thing where it loads, and has the Dell sign, but then when it should be loading with the Windows XP sign....it beeps and says...
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
/windows/system32/config/system
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.
My computer did not come with a setup CD, but my parents computer did, and I have that CD.
I can do the boot computer through CD thing, and get to the Windows Setup, and I can press 'R' to repair it.....but then I don't know what to do after that.
Thank you so much for your help!
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
/windows/system32/config/system
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.
My computer did not come with a setup CD, but my parents computer did, and I have that CD.
I can do the boot computer through CD thing, and get to the Windows Setup, and I can press 'R' to repair it.....but then I don't know what to do after that.
Thank you so much for your help!
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Repairing Windows XP in Eight Commands.
It addresses exactly the problem you are having.
Dexter...
Fantastic article, by the way. Very informative & well written!
Thanks for your help!