missing system file - recovery console help

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sammy

I cannot log onto XP. Error message says I am missing
the file: windows/system32/config/system, and that I need
to copy it from the XP CD using recovery console. What
is the command I type from the "c:\" prompt to do this?
My cd drive is d:

Thanks anyone! The Microsoft help line is busy.
Sammy
 
Thanks, Don. I'm glad you're still with me.
Well, it didn't work. I get "access denied" when I try to
copy from the repair folder to the windows\system32
\config folder. So what are my options? If I reinstall
xp will I loose all my data? It already warned me that I
will loose "my documents" which is ok because I have a
backup. But I have many other programs etc. that I don't
want to loose. The Microsoft line was busy at 5 am
pacific when they opened. Help!
sammy
 
Sounds like you should call Microsoft for help from here. They've been busy
with the msblaster worm. As of 7:24pm atlantic standard time, they have over
400 calls waiting.
 
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