The error message says windows\system32\config\system is missing or currupt.I bought the machine off ebay about two years ago as refurbished from a reputable seller.It came with xp home preinstalled but with no other discs.I think it may have a partitiuon with the recovery/boot installed.I cannot start it in repair or safe mode,If i try I get a registry error message. I have a product key sticker for XP underneath the machine
2007-01-08 10:19:40 · 5 answers · asked by tokoyojo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Try pressing f8 repeatedly it should restart
2007-01-08 10:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by Carrot Cruncher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot it in Safe Mode by pressing on the F8 button when you start the computer.
Once it boots in safe mood, you can the log off and restart your computer again.
2007-01-08 12:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems such as you nevertheless have a virulent disease. save what you may off your pc which you like, and then I say wipe it clean placing up a stable virus protector and bypass from there. I had a crappy virus on my pc, a malicious program certainly, your pc will probable under no circumstances run the comparable back. even while it says the virus is long previous, it constantly runs type of crappy in a while.
2016-10-30 09:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to find a reinstall disc for windows xp and try and run it. I had this happen a couple of weeks ago. Mine was under warranty and Dell sent me the disc.
2007-01-08 10:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly when it is switched on, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software. Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yd34oj
2007-01-09 02:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by asila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋