HELP. Computer wont start up because of error. What do i do?

Question

I have another computer which wont start up because of a corrupt file. This is what it reads:

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: Windows/System32/Config/System

it just goes to a black screen and that comes up. i have tried pressing f8 and then starting in safe mode, no go. i have tried starting in debugging mode, no go. I have tried the "last known good configuration" option to. No matter what it just goes back to this black screen. it also says:

You can attempt to repair by starting windows setup using original set-up cd-rom. Select "r" at first screen to start repair.

I dont have that original cd-rom.
suggestions?

Answer 1

re-install the operating system. Reboot with the windows disk in the drive. Install as normal but when you get to the screen that detects that there is another version of windows on the hard drive choose to leave the operating system intact. This will reinstall windows files only and leave you other information such as profiles intact. Just in case I would back up the my documents folder as well favorites folders.

Answer 2

Here is the way to do it by using this workaround:



Hope this works for your problem, if it does not, it will not harm your machine.



You will need your Windows® XP SP2 CD ( It will not work with the manufacturer's "Recovery Discs" in this instance ).



Insert the Windows® XP CD in your drive. (Hold down the Shift Key to prevent it from starting.)



Go Start > Run > type in sfc /scannow …please take note of the space between the sfc and the /.



This is the System File Checker (sfc)...it will scan all the Windows® core system files to ensure that they are in their respective correct places, and if not replace them from the CD.



During the scan you may be asked to Insert the CD, if this happens just go retry and let it do its thing.



One important point: While sfc is running, it is not advisable to do any other work, or have any browsers/programs running on the computer, until the scan is complete. (This process will generally take around 45-65 minutes to complete).



Once finished, remove the CD and reboot your machine.





If this does not work or you can't do it (no SP2 CD), check here for how to repair XP home: http://www.windowsxphome.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm



And here for how to repair XP Pro: http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm



And don't worry, all these methods try to repair not remove (just go slowly and don't miss a single step and you will be fine)





So here we have it, I hope this will help guide you to a better working machine





Good luck



Cheers



QD 1956

Answer 3

distinctive than taking it to a working computer or computer hardware restoration save, i do have faith your screwed. That blue exhibit is affectionately talked approximately because of the fact the blue exhibit of demise and with good reason. It skill its infectedwith a plague or hacker. DONT! DONT! DONT! purchase some thing out of your computer that poses as secret agent ware or virus removing. i advance into for the time of this precise comparable concern very final 12 months and that they made away without longer in basic terms the 50 money they charged for "virus removing" yet with my finished computer. It wont even change on, sorry bro. appears like its a goner.

Answer 4

You'll have to buy a new windows XP operating system CD. So you can reformat Hard Drive and reload the system and all the Drivers.

Answer 5

bring it to a shop or buy a new OS