Re: Corrupt or missing file \windows\system32\config\system

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545

Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3ben-us%3b307654

See also

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

How Do I Repair A Missing or Corrupt Windows\System32\Config\System File
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_repair_a_missing_or_cor1.htm


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"Mr. Love" <MrLove@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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|I am using the repair console. I followed all of the directions but when I
| restart I get an error message: Windows could not open because
| \windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt. Does anyone know how
| to fix this problem?
|
| Thanks.
|
| "G-Mac" wrote:
|
| > Thanks to all!!! I am back up and running :)
| > --
| > G-Mac
| >
| >
| > "Ayush" <"ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com" wrote:
| >
| > > [G-Mac] wrote-:
| > > > I am using the repair console, Typing the second line listed on microsoft
| > > > support document 307545, copy c:\windows\system32\config\system..... I get
| > > > the message "The file could not be copied."
| > > > Yeah, that makes sense, since that is the file that is missing or corrupt.
| > > >
| > > > Question: Do I just keep on typing in the rest of the lines in the fix, or
| > > > am I wasting my time?
| > >
| > > The first section (copy. ... .bak) just creates backups of files. It is not
| > > neccessary. You can skip that. Runt he delete and copy commands after the delete
lines.
| > >
| > >
| > > Good Luck, Ayush.
| > > --
| > > XP-Tips [Change the default folder opened in Explorer] :
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/hwandprograms/openingfolder.mspx
| > >


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