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PC Wont Boot Getting This Message Please Help
ITFCNUT
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Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt :\windowssystem32\config\system
you can attempt to repair this file by starting windows using the original setup cd-rom select r at the first scree to start repair
Ive tried the above which it suggests but still no joy
Thanks so much in advance !
you can attempt to repair this file by starting windows using the original setup cd-rom select r at the first scree to start repair
Ive tried the above which it suggests but still no joy
Thanks so much in advance !
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try booting from the xp cd, go into recovery console, and do a chkdsk c: /F/R
was it shut down properly?Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0 -
My son is now gonna give that a go ...Its been so long im not sure how it was shut down .I will let you know how he gets on ..Thanks again0
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tutorial here for that exact message
http://www.help2go.com/Tutorials/Windows/C:%5Cwindows%5Csystem32%5Cconfig%5Csystem_missing_or_corrupt.htmlEx forum ambassador
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