Solve : Need Help - Config file Corrupt - Windows won't start?

1.	Solve : Need Help - Config file Corrupt - Windows won't start?
Answer» Hi! I have a Dell running on Windows XP which recently has been unable to start up, and has given me a messge that there is a corrupt or missing file in \windows\system32\config\system. It advises to use the original windows STARTUP disc and press "r" for repair at the prompt... problem is that my CD-ROM has been inoperable for some time. Anyone have some advice on what to do? Thanks! Is there any reason you can't replace the drive? These days you get a DVD burner for nearly the same price.Dual-layer DVD burners...about 40 Bucks SHIPPED from newegg... No reason not to have a working optical drive.I think that he means that the XP CD-ROM is scratched. Is that right, Mike?1) Download the recovery console .ISO and burn it to cd (http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=150212) 2) BOOT to the Recovery Console 3) At the command prompt type: REN c:\windows\system32\config\system system.old copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config Reboot

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