Repair XP installation

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From: Rob (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/06/04 

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 07:00:40 -0700

On start up, I received the following message:

Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt:
\windows\system32\config\system

I'm trying to repair my installation by booting from the
XP setup CD. What commands are needed to repair this file?

Thanks,
Rob

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