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Carey Frisch [MVP]

Read the following HP article thoroughly, then follow
the steps outlined to perform a "non-destructive"
recovery operation.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...docname=bph07145&product=71013&dlc=en&lang=en

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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|I recieve the following message "Windows could not start because the
| following file is corrupt or missing: \windows\system32\config\system "
| The only help from the manufacturer of my laptop (HP) was the recovery CD.
| It would be catastrophic if I lose all my data.
| Thank You in advance,
| Jeff L.
 
I recieve the following message "Windows could not start because the
following file is corrupt or missing: \windows\system32\config\system "
The only help from the manufacturer of my laptop (HP) was the recovery CD.
It would be catastrophic if I lose all my data.
Thank You in advance,
Jeff L.
 
First this requires a Windows 2000 or XP or 2003 CD. It doesn't matter
which because any will get you into recovery console. If you can't get
into recovery console then I suggest you take the H/D out and put it into
another system as a secondary H/D and then follow the steps below but you
would do it within windows:

(All steps that follow invole editing registry keys so follow EXACTLY to
avoid any further damage)

Once in recover Console you need to perform the following steps:

At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following lines, pressing
ENTER after you type each line:

md tmp

copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak

delete c:\windows\system32\config\system

copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer will restart.

Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows
folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if
it is a different location.

Best regards,
Blane Clark


This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
You assume all risk for your use.
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There's an easier way - try this:

Start - Run - type in SFC /SCANNOW
Follow instructions. When asked for disc, use XP recovery disc.

This worked fine for me and avoided all the messing about with registry
settings etc.

Cheers,

Pete
London
 
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