When I try to start Windows, I get a text message saying that the
file \windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrrupted. It
suggests that I use a recovery CD and press "r" to enter the
Recovery Console. I've done that, but have no idea what to do at
the prompt. Please help!
(Also, I'm tempted to select the option that says "To set up
Windows XP now, press ENTER." Would that erase my data or would it
just reinstall Windows, keeping my data intact?)
A repair install would likely fix what you need, but a clean install would
erase everything.
Re: illegal system dll relocation ... i tried booting from original XP disk, going to recovery console and I guess reinstalling kernel32.dll. ... boot from a Windows CD and go to recovery console. ... Note that a Repair Install will likely *not* remove any malware that may have infested your computer and caused your problem in the first place. ...expand e:\i386\gdi32.dl_ [The destination is optional. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: illegal system dll relocation ... i tried booting from original XP disk, going to recovery console and I guess reinstalling kernel32.dll. ... boot from a Windows CD and go to recovery console. ... Note that a Repair Install will likely *not* remove any malware that may have infested your computer and caused your problem in the first place. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Random c:windowssystem32configsystem error ... Depending on your error message,... Recovering XP using the Recovery Console right hand side ... 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award ... >>>repair install over the top and this fixes my problem and windows is up ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: XP SP2 install/uninstall nightmare... help! ... How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install... | and having my system not be able to boot in ANY MODE, ... | and all I can do at this point it to get to the Recovery Console.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: After latest update, freezing problem... ... > repair the install might work, but before running the recovery console, after ... why not do a repair install instead? ... How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
