C:\windows\system32\config\system
Someone said to use my recovery disks, but I am afraid to. Should I try it myself or take it to a professional?
2007-10-06 11:37:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Here's the dope from Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545
2007-10-06 11:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The file you are talking about points your OS to your hardware's drivers as well as your software addresses. Stick your Windoze disk in, reboot and go the "recovery" route. The only thing this will hurt is you will have to reload your updates.
Some folks may say to use your recovery disk and copy the config.sys to the proper folder in safe mode but if you do, all of the programs that you have loaded or hardware you have changed since the backup will not work and you may end up with a bigger mess.
So do you think people like to see themselves write as much as they like to hear themselves talk?
2007-10-06 11:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
System files missing, try booting with safe mode F8 during startup if that doesn't work you will need a Windows CD and try to use the repair option to repair Windows
2016-05-17 21:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recovery disks are what the "professional" you speak of is going to use, only charge you 100+ dollars to to it. You have nothing to loose except your cash trying it yourself. Hope you made backups of your files recently! In a worst case scenario if you still have files you need to save before you format, but can't get into windows, you can make a Linux LiveCD which will let you browse your hard drive and save what you want BEFORE you format and reinstall windows. My email is zachary.sandberg@gmail.com if you have more questions
2007-10-06 11:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by zachsandberg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your OS could be messed up but could be repaired. If Win XP, try this built in repair feature of XP:
http://www.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897
All files will be intact.
Then boot to safe mode and scan for virus.
2007-10-06 12:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi try booting up in safe mode press f8 and select safe mode you may get into windows and correct the problem.
Alpowe2000
2007-10-06 11:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Alan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVFraz gave you the correct answer in the first posting. Go to the microsoft KB article in that link, and follow its directions precisely. this will restore your system to proper working order.
2007-10-06 12:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When all else fails, Format! Stick that xp cd in and reboot and follow instructions.
2007-10-06 12:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋