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Computer won't start properly.

thedini · 2011-09-19 13:36:01

My computer won't start properly, I keep getting the following message. 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.…

19-09-2011 2:36pm

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thedini

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My computer won't start properly, I keep getting the following message.

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.

Needless to say I don't have the startup cd, if anybody can help it would be greatly appreciated, it's driving me nuts.

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#2 19-09-2011 4:48pm

FSL

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What version of Windows? Can you download the file from Microsoft or get a copy from a friend/colleague.

If you can get hold of the file then you could boot from a live CD / USB and replace the corrupted one.

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#3 19-09-2011 4:57pm

InquiringMind

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A quick google produces....

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

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