When I boot my PC, I get the following error:-
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\windows\system32\config\system
You can attempt to repair this file starting windows setup using the original setup CD-Rom.
Press 'r' at the first screen to start repair"
Firstly, I don't have the start up CD!
I have tried restarting in safe mode by rebooting and pressing F8. This only takes me back to the screen above.
All this started after I downloaded the Windows validation update recently which says my copy is not valid!
I can't help but think this is connected somehow.
I puchased the PC with a valid Windows ME registry key but I can't find the original CD. I then borrowed an XP upgrade CD which was obviously not legal but It seems too much of a coincidence that now I am left with this issue after downloading the recent update.
Any help would be appreciated.
Just need to get the PC to boot up in order for me to investigate more.
2007-04-12 07:23:31 · 8 answers · asked by Goodbhoy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I cannot find the windows disk, do not have a start up disk, none of the options work when I press F8.
2007-04-12 18:03:01 · update #1
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2007-04-17 21:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Gargadu55 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yeah this is obviously due to a software change, if you have another computer, make a boot disk by putting a floppy or cd into the drive, right click and format to an ms-dos disc. put this disk into the busted computer.
If this doesnt work, ask a friend for a windows disc
2007-04-12 07:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Muddogg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THe validation is definatley key in this problem.
If i were you, I'd looke for an install disk for WIndows ME on ebay or something. Reinstall Windows (do not format, merely reinstall windows over hte top of the current installation.)
2007-04-12 07:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a simple solution to this if the windows used to work before. If it does restart your computer and start pressing F8. Then it will go to a screen there select "Last known best configuration" after that the windows should start. After that i Highly suggest using system restore.
2007-04-12 12:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by help plz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i had this problem you need your windows disc go into recovery and copy the corrupt files and that should fix it if not reinstall windows just put in the windows xp disc safe mode boot to Par..... select cd then there should be abit for you to copy from disc.
2007-04-12 09:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by higgins203 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it in elementary words takes position once you're on-line it really is a danger that you've an contaminated document folder. I had that similar project I were given the answer from gateway tech help. My service service on the time replaced into msn8
2016-12-03 22:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by merryman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* i would format my hard drive and reinstall windows but you may find some help hear
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545
2007-04-12 07:35:14 · answer #7 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think you need to validate your xp
2007-04-12 07:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋