XP operating system "repair" option

[Guest]

I have a computer that will not boot as it comes up with an error message "system file missing" . I try to do a repair buy booting from the XP cd and I am asked for an administrator password. I am my computers Administrator so I type my password and it says it's wrong. Is there a special password from Microsoft?

 

[Guest]

When prompted,simply press the enter key.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You are hitting the wrong "R" for a Repair Installation.
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html

I have a computer that will not boot as it comes up with an error

message "system file missing" . I try to do a repair buy booting from
the XP cd and I am asked for an administrator password. I am my
computers Administrator so I type my password and it says it's wrong.
Is there a special password from Microsoft?