Re: Windows\System32\Config\System files missing or corrupt on startup



JMac wrote:
I am in deperate need of help on this one!!! My system will not re-boot
and displays the above error message. I have tried using the recovery
console by inserting the XP Upgrade cd in the cd rom, but I have still
been unable to get my system re-booted. I have tried all methods I
could find on the internet describing how to use the console to repair
my damaged files but with no success. I had a bad feeling when the
console did not recognize that I already have a version of XP on my
system. I think I may need to start over with a fresh install, but
would welcome any advice before I do.......


Jeff




How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well:

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


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