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**Oyez** · 03-12-2007, 09:43 AM

So, I shut down my pc last night, and go to boot it up this morning with this error.

Code:

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: 
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM 
You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-ROM. 
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

So anyway, I've tryed most things. Startup with last known good configuration, Safe mode yada yada.

I have the Windows XP installation discs, so that might help.

If anyone can help me, I'd love them

.

**Stevetheman** · 03-12-2007, 09:51 AM

do what it said run repair. it will replace the .dll files i think and that file should be fine. if that dosent work u might have to format.

**Oyez** · 03-12-2007, 09:55 AM

How do i format, if i can't load the damn pc?

**muratcan** · 03-12-2007, 09:56 AM

You use your Windows XP Installation disk.

You press F12 when your PC boots up and then change the primary device to boot as the CD/DVD Drive, then the Windows XP disk will load. Choose repair or reinstall the OS and your away.

**Stevetheman** · 03-12-2007, 09:56 AM

well put the windows xp cd into ur cd drive reboot computer and when it prompts boot from cd hit enter. then just follow what it says thats how u reapair it to

**scorlibrian** · 03-12-2007, 09:57 AM

Boot from the installation cd and do a fresh install of Windows if repairing doesn't work.

**Oyez** · 03-12-2007, 09:58 AM

Ok, I shall try these.

**muratcan** · 03-12-2007, 09:58 AM

Guides are here:
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/inde...EPAIR%20GUIDES

**parad0x** · 03-12-2007, 10:02 AM

Just but the disk you have for windows eith XP or Media or Whatever you have.
Restart your PC (from the button that you turn it on from) Contuinsly press F8 and you should get a boot screen. Choose your the boot option as in which your XP cd is in. And just follow the on screen Instructions

**Oyez** · 03-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Right.

I've put in my Windows XP + Service Pack 1 disc into the drive, and re-booted.

It doesn't say anthing about loading from disc or anything. I tryed changing the CD-ROM to the primary master, that doesn't do anything.

All this leads back to the:

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\ SYSTEM
You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

**parad0x** · 03-12-2007, 04:05 PM

First off when u reboot u have to press f8 continisly

**Adiuvo** · 03-12-2007, 04:21 PM

Some PC's also make you hold it down.
Mine does.

**Urza** · 03-12-2007, 05:00 PM

Some PCs also use other keys, although F8 is generally the standard. If F8 doesn't seem to be working, go to your manufacturer's site online and look up your BIOS.

**tave** · 03-12-2007, 05:07 PM

if u wait an 3 hours, ill give a solution that takes 5 sec, it works
-= Double Post =-
go to recovery console and type chkdsk /p
and thats it..just wait for it to finish

03-12-2007, 09:43 AM	#1
Oyez xT UniiT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Telford, England Posts: 468 Trader Feedback: 0	My pc is screwed. So, I shut down my pc last night, and go to boot it up this morning with this error. Code: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. So anyway, I've tryed most things. Startup with last known good configuration, Safe mode yada yada. I have the Windows XP installation discs, so that might help. If anyone can help me, I'd love them.

03-12-2007, 10:02 AM	#9
parad0x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandwich IL Posts: 892 Trader Feedback: 0	Just but the disk you have for windows eith XP or Media or Whatever you have. Restart your PC (from the button that you turn it on from) Contuinsly press F8 and you should get a boot screen. Choose your the boot option as in which your XP cd is in. And just follow the on screen Instructions __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://www.danasoft.com/vipersig.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER]iPhone-iTouch Questions? PM me[/CENTER] 生涯旋転 [CENTER]i build computers/program them, play games hardcore, i love all technology, i still read comics, i download up to 10 gigs at a time with nearing a terabyte HDD worth of space on a dial up connection, i still watch spongebob I could call that pathetic? [/CENTER]

03-12-2007, 04:05 PM	#11
parad0x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandwich IL Posts: 892 Trader Feedback: 0	First off when u reboot u have to press f8 continisly __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://www.danasoft.com/vipersig.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER]iPhone-iTouch Questions? PM me[/CENTER] 生涯旋転 [CENTER]i build computers/program them, play games hardcore, i love all technology, i still read comics, i download up to 10 gigs at a time with nearing a terabyte HDD worth of space on a dial up connection, i still watch spongebob I could call that pathetic? [/CENTER]

03-12-2007, 04:21 PM	#12
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	Some PC's also make you hold it down. Mine does. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

03-12-2007, 05:07 PM	#14
tave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Next Door Posts: 1,401 Trader Feedback: 0	if u wait an 3 hours, ill give a solution that takes 5 sec, it works -= Double Post =- go to recovery console and type chkdsk /p and thats it..just wait for it to finish __________________ [QUOTE=steve_acfc] [B]I've just emailed my bank to ask for my own address[/B][/QUOTE] Last edited by tave; 03-12-2007 at 07:56 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-12-2007, 09:51 AM	#2
Stevetheman Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 846 Trader Feedback: 0	do what it said run repair. it will replace the .dll files i think and that file should be fine. if that dosent work u might have to format.

03-12-2007, 09:55 AM	#3
Oyez xT UniiT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Telford, England Posts: 468 Trader Feedback: 0	How do i format, if i can't load the damn pc?

03-12-2007, 09:56 AM	#4
muratcan Enter Custom Title Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,717 Trader Feedback: 0	You use your Windows XP Installation disk. You press F12 when your PC boots up and then change the primary device to boot as the CD/DVD Drive, then the Windows XP disk will load. Choose repair or reinstall the OS and your away.

03-12-2007, 09:57 AM	#6
scorlibrian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, On. Posts: 195 Trader Feedback: 0	Boot from the installation cd and do a fresh install of Windows if repairing doesn't work.

03-12-2007, 09:58 AM	#7
Oyez xT UniiT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Telford, England Posts: 468 Trader Feedback: 0	Ok, I shall try these.

03-12-2007, 10:21 AM	#10
Oyez xT UniiT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Telford, England Posts: 468 Trader Feedback: 0	Right. I've put in my Windows XP + Service Pack 1 disc into the drive, and re-booted. It doesn't say anthing about loading from disc or anything. I tryed changing the CD-ROM to the primary master, that doesn't do anything. All this leads back to the: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\ SYSTEM You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

03-12-2007, 05:00 PM	#13
Urza Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,540 Trader Feedback: 0	Some PCs also use other keys, although F8 is generally the standard. If F8 doesn't seem to be working, go to your manufacturer's site online and look up your BIOS.

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