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06-24-2005, 06:11 PM
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All you computer saavy...
My computer took a shit on me today after I dusted it out. When I rebooted it, it gives me an error that says:
"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."
So, I went to the repair mode in XP setup and ran a check disk on both drives and it still does it. The only way I can figure to fix the problem is to reformat and reinstall windows.
If anyone can spare me a reformatting (and losing all my files), I would greatly appreciate it since I am a bit computer retarded in this area.
"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."
So, I went to the repair mode in XP setup and ran a check disk on both drives and it still does it. The only way I can figure to fix the problem is to reformat and reinstall windows.
If anyone can spare me a reformatting (and losing all my files), I would greatly appreciate it since I am a bit computer retarded in this area.
06-24-2005, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by XScarAudio
(did you press 'r' when you booted up for the repair mode like it said?)
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windows xp allows you to install w/o a reformat. it just copies over windows files, and keeps all non windows files in tact
06-24-2005, 06:20 PM
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OK, I just reinstalled windows and it works fine except I have lost all my music, pictures and misc shit. This really sucks. I guess I learned my lesson that if it isn't broke, don't fix it. h:
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06-24-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Shmoo
OK, I just reinstalled windows and it works fine except I have lost all my music, pictures and misc shit. This really sucks. I guess I learned my lesson that if it isn't broke, don't fix it. h:
h:U could've done a simple repair and as stated before...it wouldve just copied all the data over
06-24-2005, 06:50 PM
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sounds like a memory issue. those are the most common causes for that error.
there is an article to help you through the "repair" below...
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic8356.html
there is an article to help you through the "repair" below...
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic8356.html
06-24-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Shmoo
OK, I just reinstalled windows and it works fine except I have lost all my music, pictures and misc shit. This really sucks. I guess I learned my lesson that if it isn't broke, don't fix it. h:
h:I would have recommended a reformat.. but i would have atleast backed up all the crap i needed first.
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06-24-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jae Jae Binks
U could've done a simple repair and as stated before...it wouldve just copied all the data over
a full install w/o reformat would have saved all your shit