I had finally installed Windows XP: Home on my new 500GB HDD. Everything seemed FINE, I had installed updates SP3 and everything except the grahics driver (Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family, which seems hard to find, even on the Intel site). I had downloaded the zip file since the EXE one didn't work even though I put my correct OS System.

I seemed to work until I restarted my laptop. I get black screen which says:

Windows could not start because the following file is missin or corrupted:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM
Select 'r' t the first screen to start repair.

I'm not sure what to do. I put in my CD and I selected one but not sure what to type.

Why would it be missing or corrupted after installing a Intel graphics driver?

Edit: I tried to do a repair but the option wasn't there. I am now reinstalling Windows I have the most BAD LUCK!!!Comprehensive instructions for fixing the problems you're having are on the following website: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm.

Don't be intimidated by all the information. Just follow the instructions one step at a time. Hopefully it GETS you working again.