xp pro crashed tried suggestions-nothing works

[OGT]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

XP Pro crashed and the following message displays:

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\Windows\system32\config\system

I am not able to do a repair, 'r' (for repair) it is not an option.
I am not able to do a recovery- when I get to the prompt I have tried to do
the following:

Use the instructions in the website
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm for attempts at
repair/recovery. I tried to create a temp folder and copy files, I have tried
to access the bootcfg, I tried to do a chkdsk at which I am stopped becuase
"the volume contains one or more unrecoverabel problems."

I am at a stand still and would like to know if there are anymore tips or
tricks I might be able to use.

Thanks for reading this and any help you have to offer.

 

[GTS]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

This is a critical Windows registry file. See How to recover from a
corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545

This procedure cannot be used with OEM Windows versions, which often rules
it, requiring a reinstall if you have no backup. Be sure to run a chkdsk /r
as this is sometimes the result of a hard disk problem.
--

"OGT" <OGT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:76EDAF89-FD85-4DE1-9E69-560FFC23376C@microsoft.com...
> XP Pro crashed and the following message displays:
>
> Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
> \Windows\system32\config\system
>
> I am not able to do a repair, 'r' (for repair) it is not an option.
> I am not able to do a recovery- when I get to the prompt I have tried to
> do
> the following:
>
> Use the instructions in the website
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm for attempts at
> repair/recovery. I tried to create a temp folder and copy files, I have
> tried
> to access the bootcfg, I tried to do a chkdsk at which I am stopped
> becuase
> "the volume contains one or more unrecoverabel problems."
>
> I am at a stand still and would like to know if there are anymore tips or
> tricks I might be able to use.
>
> Thanks for reading this and any help you have to offer.
>

 

[OGT]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

I am unable to copy files, they do not exist. The information in the link
does not work.

I have begun the chkdsk /r, it is still running- if the sector is not usable
are there additional steps that can be explored?

Thank you for your insights.


"GTS" wrote:

> This is a critical Windows registry file. See How to recover from a
> corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545
>
> This procedure cannot be used with OEM Windows versions, which often rules
> it, requiring a reinstall if you have no backup. Be sure to run a chkdsk /r
> as this is sometimes the result of a hard disk problem.
> --
>
> "OGT" <OGT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:76EDAF89-FD85-4DE1-9E69-560FFC23376C@microsoft.com...
> > XP Pro crashed and the following message displays:
> >
> > Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
> > \Windows\system32\config\system
> >
> > I am not able to do a repair, 'r' (for repair) it is not an option.
> > I am not able to do a recovery- when I get to the prompt I have tried to
> > do
> > the following:
> >
> > Use the instructions in the website
> > http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm for attempts at
> > repair/recovery. I tried to create a temp folder and copy files, I have
> > tried
> > to access the bootcfg, I tried to do a chkdsk at which I am stopped
> > becuase
> > "the volume contains one or more unrecoverabel problems."
> >
> > I am at a stand still and would like to know if there are anymore tips or
> > tricks I might be able to use.
> >
> > Thanks for reading this and any help you have to offer.
> >
>
>
>