Alright I loaded it up this afternoon and I get the message file is missing or corrupt please insert the orriginal windows install disk and press r at the first screen.. Simple enough I think so I pop it in and wait for a while then finally press r but the problem is there is a list of commands and I don't know which to choose. Please help! ps: best and fastest help gets 10 points :-)
2006-06-27 14:26:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
error 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 strart repair
2006-06-27 14:34:42 · update #1
ok so i press r and it sais which windows installation would you like to log onto(wtheck) so i press a random button for fun like 1and commands are:
Attrib
Batch
BootCGF
CD
CHDIR
CHKDSK
CLS
COPY
DEL DELETE
DIR
DISABLE
DISKPART
ENABLE
EXIT
EXPAND
FIXBOOT
FIXMBR
FORMAT
HELP
LISTSVC
LOGON
MAP
MD
MKDIR
MORE
NET
RD
REN
RENAME
RMDIR
SET
SYSTEMROOT
TYPE
2006-06-27 14:39:58 · update #2
PS: this happens at the windows startup screen as in the one in black and white so I can't just click OK
2006-06-27 14:41:11 · update #3
Put the windows CD(IF XP is running in ur system)
click start
run
and type
sfc /scannow
the files which are missed will be replaced
try these
2006-07-11 01:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually what is happening is that there is some installation procedure going wrong or there should be some corrupt file in the disk.No need for the repair.I know what you are getting in the error list.It is becoz the windows executes the file what had been corrupted in the system and it should be running fully when system is working.It is some where in the system32 in the windows directory.So,what you have to do is just ingnore the message.Some times when the settings are changed then the messgae will pop up.Dont worry the file will fix itself and if the problem persists then you can take it for granted that your computer windows is displaying the message since even though it is repaired it still unloaded the message from its poping up list.Dont worry it always happens and even happened to me!just ignore and do your business nicely!have a nice day!
2006-06-27 21:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by thenerd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
....bad news but first, what windows are you installing anyway...XP Pro, HEdintion, TPC, MCE??? But look from what you are saying, its look like you will have to reinstall the windows again!!! but the problem might come back again because there is a file not being installed during the installation probably do to the CD being scratched or something....if this is the case then you are in bad luck...because during the installation a file will not be copy and you will be ask to skip it and if you do....it will later affect the way the computer will functions.
2006-07-11 04:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by __|Jacob|__ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time you will be able to totally bypass this error....when your command screen comes up....type in c:\ win....if it is not in the.... (C:\)....directory already type....(cd..) this will get you to the "C" directory and you can start windows from there....but most fo the time it gives this message because windows (system32) has been changed and or modified and has not had enough time to properly repair itself....this could have been caused by a number of things...most of the time i have seen it do this because the system was not "shut down" PROPERLY....if the problem persists post another one with more details...like what windoes u are running and info on if it lets you in windows period or if it stays in DOS mode....hope i have helped....
2006-07-10 23:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Toney D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably the best way to fix the problem is to reinstall your operating sistem. Boot from your WinXp CD (modify boot sequence in BIOS) and folow steps.
Skip Repair functions(they will probably do no good)
*Delete partition containing Windows
*Create New Partition
*Format New Partition
*Install Windows on new partition
/!\ The programs instaled on your PC will be lost /!\
PS: windows needs too be reinstalled from time 2 time to work properly.
2006-07-11 12:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by Silviu S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My system did the same thing,the repair option and all.Was just easier for me to re-install windows,in the same directory as old install.System ran fine ,didnt lose any files.
2006-06-27 21:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by rdaltonsr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to 1)start menu. then to 2) all Programs. Then to 3) Accessories. then to 4)System tools. then go to 5) System restore. restore your system to a few days back make sure your computers working ok, then run som anti spy ware ant the try to open the new program.
2006-06-27 21:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by gia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing it is asking you about formating the hard drive. You want to choose the "leave the drive the way it is" option (or wording close to that). If that does not make sense, please list the options it is giving. Hard to knew the answer without the choices.
2006-06-27 21:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reinstall windows completely.
2006-07-08 19:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the list of commands?
2006-06-27 21:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋