Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTE?

Question

I got this last week on my sony business computer that says >>>>>Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

I took my computer to the BEST BAY and they said that they can't fix it. So I just want to know if anyone had solved this problem.

I do not care about the computer at all I just care that I have files and I used quick books and qickens for the business. I do not know if the files have been saved at the documents or not. I just know that I have files of these programes that can ruin my life if I can't solve these problem.


If enyone knows anything please let me know.

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I almost forgot that I did not had the XP CD but I got one.
So again, please let me know if you know anything, or wher should I send it to, just not best buy. thank you

Answer 1

You could try to repair your copy of windows with the installation disk. Basically it re-installs windows without any loss of your personal files and settings.

Answer 2

If you are using windows xp, try to boot in safe mode. Then do a system restore to a day or two before the problem.
Or create a startup disk on another windows xp computer that works by going to http://www.bootdisk.com/

Answer 3

You need to have the disk for the operating system that was on it. If it was Win98, you get that disk- as you do not want to upgrade at this moment.
You need to put the disk in and restart your computer. It will look on Drive D and see the disk and ask you what you want to do (repair). or reinstall. Go for the repair first and let it do its number. It should take out what it needs.

Answer 4

With a prayer and some luck, a Windows Repair will help.

WindowsXP Repair Explained
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/options_to_use_when_a_system_will_not_start.mspx?mfr=true

WindowsXP Repair Tools
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:

http://www.download-download-this.com/4.html?OVRAW=Windows%20Installer%20corrupted&OVKEY=window%20installer&OVMTC=advanced

Fix and/or Repair Windows
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
http://www.onsitechicago.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=23&nav=0

Answer 5

actually the best thing to do is ask BEST BAY to help you to re-install windows XP. THis is the easiest way to solve the problem and also will prevent any upcoming problem. I always do that to this type of problem.

Answer 6

Just pull the hard drive out and pull her into whatever computer your are using to write the question with a there you go everything you have saved will be right there!

Answer 7

i would do the repair -first guy had it right on