System File Issue on Boot How can I fix

[jester4281]

When the machine boots, it gives me a Windows\System file is corrupt or does not exsist press 'r' after booting to CD.


What command do I use to repair the system folder off a XP disk.

 

[bcastner]

There is no simple utility to repair registry file corruption.

The "gospel" MS KB:

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

The gospel according to linney:

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

 

[wolluf]

jester - are you trying to install XP here? ('after booting to CD'). If so, this sort of problem often means a hardware issue.

 

[mtbiker]

HI Ryan,

OK...

The command you need is : sfc/scannow
Make sure the XP CD is in the drive

Once doing this, it will take a bit. I would also probably recommend doing from either safemode, or for a command line boot.

In some cases where the problem machine is or has been "moved" occasionally, using a :chkdsk /r may also help. Some users are known to move their machines around while the unit is still powered up. Of course this is not a black and white method of changing locations.

Hope this helps.



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Bill [:<}

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