corrupt or missing file 1

[JimZap]

Upon boot get corrupt or missing file |windows\system32\config\system error

Tried to place setup disc upon booting, select "r" for repair, then type sys X: ( where x=drive) but keep getting file not found error.

TIA,
jim

 

[bcastner]

This is a registry hive, and not something you can just copy.

Here is a detailed step-by-step to restoring the file:

http://www.digitalwebcast.com/2002/03_mar/tutorials/cw_boot_toot.htm

That link provides a plain english version of the MS KB article:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307545

 

[wiseguy010]

what if after i typed in "r" to restart the computer, it reboots and return me to the prompt type r to restart from CD.

(I am havin the same problem. I do not have Recovery console. I have changed the BIOS to read from Cd already, but it gives me a loop). I cannot get in to DOS for any commands. Help

 

[bcastner]

wiseguy10,

If you really cannot access the CD as a boot device, you have to download the floppy image set. This file will extract onto 6 floppy diskettes (it prompts you), and you can access the recovery console from the diskettes:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q307/6/54.asp&NoWebContent=1

 

[JimZap]

Thanks bcastner for the article from digitalwebcast. It worked great until I got to opening up the System Volume Information file. After opening, the files still were hidden even after following the instructions. I'm sure if I could get past this point I'd solve my dilema. Any suggestions how to view those hidden files? Or could that folder just be empty? And if so, then what do I do?

TIA,
Jim

 

[bcastner]

The usual advice:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/system_volume_information_folder1.htm

Note that it depends on the XP version, and the filestore system used (FAT32 or NTFS).