[jjonsalt]

In trying to restart my computer I get the message: "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 program."

While I have several discs that came with my computer I have failed to find one labeled as "Setup". Any advice? I really feel lost. Thanks, jon

 

[MunkyPhil]

It's just the windows disk it's looking for. Have a look in THIS thread and the bottom post has a link to the Windows XP repair install instructions.

 

[Kalim]

Hi

Your registry is corrupt. MS has the detailed fix here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

 

[jjonsalt]

Hi

Your registry is corrupt. MS has the detailed fix here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

The site states, "Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if your computer has an OEM-installed operating system.", which mine does.