Re: XP home...Windows could not start...

xbellex wrote:
because the following file is missing or
corrupt:\windows\systems32\config\system.
you can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup
using the original setup cd rom...
I have this message on my other pc but don't have cd rom as was
already installed onto it....
can anyone help to fix this

Shenan Stanley wrote:
This is the solution to what you are seeing:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

As far as the Windows XP CD - you do need one in order to get to
the recovery console in most cases. However - just about ANY
Windows XP CD will do in this case - although I suggest using at
least one of the same version (Home, Professional, etc.)

xbellex wrote:
but i can't get passed the error message from startup screen,
unable to log in at all. thanks 4 your reply

You have to actually follow the procedures laid out in the article I linked
you to. You do not have log into Windows XP (at first) to start following
the instructions. You have to boot with the Windows XP CD (after setting
your system BIOS to boot from there first) and then continue to follow along
with the instructions on that page.

Use your other computer (whatever you are using now) to keep the
instructions up.
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