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i get the error "windows cannot start because of a missing or corrupt
file:windows\system32\config\system
I tried copying the i386 folder from cd to c. But to no avail. I think the
problem is me: i don't know how to do it exactly.
It tells me that "copy" does not support wildcards or directory copies"

can someone tell how to do this please and thanks?
 
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Windows\system32\config\system File Is Missing Or Corrupt - With this
error, when XP won't start, boot with the XP CD and go to the Recovery
Console. Type:

cd system32\config [enter]
ren system system.old [enter]
ren system.alt systemalt.old [enter]
copy c:\windows\repair\system [enter]
copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system [enter]
exit

peterk

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"SANMAN07" <SANMAN07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:34C98882-E72D-428A-AB61-574A16DEF4E1@microsoft.com...
>i get the error "windows cannot start because of a missing or corrupt
> file:windows\system32\config\system
> I tried copying the i386 folder from cd to c. But to no avail. I think the
> problem is me: i don't know how to do it exactly.
> It tells me that "copy" does not support wildcards or directory copies"
>
> can someone tell how to do this please and thanks?
>
 
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SANMAN07 wrote:
> i get the error "windows cannot start because of a missing or corrupt
> file:windows\system32\config\system


How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well:

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705


> I tried copying the i386 folder from cd to c.


Why? What were you trying to accomplish? This certainly won't help
fix your registry problem.





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Hi Peterk. Sorry but it did not work. I also tried another option from
someone else which also did not work. When I try to type in the first line
"ren system system.old" it tells me "THE SYSTEM CANNOT FIND THE FILE OR
DIRECTORY SPECIFIED". Any other help? thanks again.

"peterk" wrote:

> Windows\system32\config\system File Is Missing Or Corrupt - With this
> error, when XP won't start, boot with the XP CD and go to the Recovery
> Console. Type:
>
> cd system32\config [enter]
> ren system system.old [enter]
> ren system.alt systemalt.old [enter]
> copy c:\windows\repair\system [enter]
> copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system [enter]
> exit
>
> peterk
>
> --
> Never trust a computer you can't throw out the window. - Steve Wozniak
> "SANMAN07" <SANMAN07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:34C98882-E72D-428A-AB61-574A16DEF4E1@microsoft.com...
> >i get the error "windows cannot start because of a missing or corrupt
> > file:windows\system32\config\system
> > I tried copying the i386 folder from cd to c. But to no avail. I think the
> > problem is me: i don't know how to do it exactly.
> > It tells me that "copy" does not support wildcards or directory copies"
> >
> > can someone tell how to do this please and thanks?
> >
>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Hi Perterk. Me again. I opened "Config" directory. 2 sytem files in there.
one is system.log & 1 is system.sav. Which am I supposed to rename? thanks
sanman07

"peterk" wrote:

> Windows\system32\config\system File Is Missing Or Corrupt - With this
> error, when XP won't start, boot with the XP CD and go to the Recovery
> Console. Type:
>
> cd system32\config [enter]
> ren system system.old [enter]
> ren system.alt systemalt.old [enter]
> copy c:\windows\repair\system [enter]
> copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system [enter]
> exit
>
> peterk
>
> --
> Never trust a computer you can't throw out the window. - Steve Wozniak
> "SANMAN07" <SANMAN07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:34C98882-E72D-428A-AB61-574A16DEF4E1@microsoft.com...
> >i get the error "windows cannot start because of a missing or corrupt
> > file:windows\system32\config\system
> > I tried copying the i386 folder from cd to c. But to no avail. I think the
> > problem is me: i don't know how to do it exactly.
> > It tells me that "copy" does not support wildcards or directory copies"
> >
> > can someone tell how to do this please and thanks?
> >
>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Your Missing the files.The file is named System........just System no
extensions.

I suggest a Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

peterk

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"SANMAN07" <SANMAN07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A0C824A7-FFB2-4A33-A928-895CEDCC7D05@microsoft.com...
> Hi Perterk. Me again. I opened "Config" directory. 2 sytem files in there.
> one is system.log & 1 is system.sav. Which am I supposed to rename? thanks
> sanman07
>
> "peterk" wrote:
>
>> Windows\system32\config\system File Is Missing Or Corrupt - With this
>> error, when XP won't start, boot with the XP CD and go to the Recovery
>> Console. Type:
>>
>> cd system32\config [enter]
>> ren system system.old [enter]
>> ren system.alt systemalt.old [enter]
>> copy c:\windows\repair\system [enter]
>> copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system [enter]
>> exit
>>
>> peterk
>>
>> --
>> Never trust a computer you can't throw out the window. - Steve Wozniak
>> "SANMAN07" <SANMAN07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:34C98882-E72D-428A-AB61-574A16DEF4E1@microsoft.com...
>> >i get the error "windows cannot start because of a missing or corrupt
>> > file:windows\system32\config\system
>> > I tried copying the i386 folder from cd to c. But to no avail. I think
>> > the
>> > problem is me: i don't know how to do it exactly.
>> > It tells me that "copy" does not support wildcards or directory copies"
>> >
>> > can someone tell how to do this please and thanks?
>> >
>>
>>
>>
 
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