Windows System File Missing

[bhinderharminder]

hi guys,
need your help. turned on the pc today and got an error message come up during the start up screen on xp, it says

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

you can attempt to repair theis file by starting windows setup using the setup cd-rom.
Select "r" at the first screen to start repair
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can any one tell me how i can copy the file over from the windows cd to my pc's HDD using the repair facility

Cheers

 

[Brooksy]

I'd just repair it how it tells you, insert the xp cd and boot from it then repair it following the instructions

 

[bhinderharminder]

I'd just repair it how it tells you, insert the xp cd and boot from it then repair it following the instructions

once you press "r" there is no instructions lol, its windows!!

 

[chaos]

TBH you should only use the repair console if you know what you're doing.

 

[Liam]

you have to use dos commands to rename the file and copy over a new file.

Help file is available at MS site but not always workable.

Liam

 

[adz182]

Freaky i was just about to make a thred about the same problem ...
My pc is doing the same thing i have tried to boot the pc using the cd i got of a friend but no luck ..... i got it to start the repair part then a blue screen came up ... is there anyway i can get the files off the hdd and move them to my laptop ?????
:bang:
PCs dont you just love them !!

 

[adz182]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

Found this today hope it helps