Windows cound not start because the following file is missing or corrupt \windoes\system32\config\system
Here i the balnk I have drawn with the Sony Vaio help line
The problem is I have an OEM version of Windows XP
Brett > as soon as i start its the message windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt......windows\syste
Jimmy_ > I would like to forward a link to a page where you can view the troubleshooting steps for the error message.
Jimmy_ > When you receive the link please click on it to open the page and let me know if you are able to view it.
Jimmy_ > http://www.iq.sony.com/srvs/autoresponsev4.asp?id=91568
Jimmy_ > Please perform the troubleshooting steps provided on the page and check if the issue is resolved.
Brett > I tried the first stepconcerning start from the last good setting .it did not work
Brett > as far as the ram is concerned I upgarded the ram three months ago, I put the old ram and I still get the same error message
Brett > ?
Jimmy_ > Did you try to boot to the Last known Good Configuration.
Brett > yes same error message...imeddiately
Jimmy_ > In that case, its recommended to perform System Recovery.
Brett > .I ran across a great article describing the process for fixing a computer that simply won’t boot because of a corrupted system file. One of these errors might apply:
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\S
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup
using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select ‘R’ at the first screen to start repair.
Brett > i want to get to the r how do i do that
.Jimmy_ > Brett, the repair option is not available in the OEM Operating System.
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Jimmy_ > Analyst has closed chat and left the room
The problem is I have an OEM version of Windows XP
Brett > as soon as i start its the message windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt......windows\syste
Jimmy_ > I would like to forward a link to a page where you can view the troubleshooting steps for the error message.
Jimmy_ > When you receive the link please click on it to open the page and let me know if you are able to view it.
Jimmy_ > http://www.iq.sony.com/srvs/autoresponsev4.asp?id=91568
Jimmy_ > Please perform the troubleshooting steps provided on the page and check if the issue is resolved.
Brett > I tried the first stepconcerning start from the last good setting .it did not work
Brett > as far as the ram is concerned I upgarded the ram three months ago, I put the old ram and I still get the same error message
Brett > ?
Jimmy_ > Did you try to boot to the Last known Good Configuration.
Brett > yes same error message...imeddiately
Jimmy_ > In that case, its recommended to perform System Recovery.
Brett > .I ran across a great article describing the process for fixing a computer that simply won’t boot because of a corrupted system file. One of these errors might apply:
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\S
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup
using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select ‘R’ at the first screen to start repair.
Brett > i want to get to the r how do i do that
.Jimmy_ > Brett, the repair option is not available in the OEM Operating System.
.
Jimmy_ > Analyst has closed chat and left the room
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The troublr is the Sony OEM does not come on a CD that gives you the R option
borrow a disk - your not going to do a full install :)
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Ok this is th microsoft view below
by getting an offical cd for win xp can i run the recovery module even though I have the sony vaio with this other oem setup?
Warning Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if your computer has an OEM-installed operating system. The system hive on OEM installations creates passwords and user accounts that did not exist previously. If you use the procedure that is described in this article, you may not be able to log back into the recovery console to restore the original registry hives.
You can repair a corrupted registry in Windows XP. Corrupted registry files can cause a variety of different error messages. See the Microsoft Knowledge Base for articles about error messages that are related to registry issues.
This article assumes that typical recovery methods have failed and access to the system is not available except by using Recovery Console. If an Automatic System Recovery (ASR) backup exists, it is the preferred method for recovery. Microsoft recommends that you use the ASR backup before you try the procedure described in this article.
Note Make sure to replace all five of the registry hives. If you only replace a single hive or two, this can cause potential issues because software and hardware may have settings in multiple locations in the registry
by getting an offical cd for win xp can i run the recovery module even though I have the sony vaio with this other oem setup?
Warning Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if your computer has an OEM-installed operating system. The system hive on OEM installations creates passwords and user accounts that did not exist previously. If you use the procedure that is described in this article, you may not be able to log back into the recovery console to restore the original registry hives.
You can repair a corrupted registry in Windows XP. Corrupted registry files can cause a variety of different error messages. See the Microsoft Knowledge Base for articles about error messages that are related to registry issues.
This article assumes that typical recovery methods have failed and access to the system is not available except by using Recovery Console. If an Automatic System Recovery (ASR) backup exists, it is the preferred method for recovery. Microsoft recommends that you use the ASR backup before you try the procedure described in this article.
Note Make sure to replace all five of the registry hives. If you only replace a single hive or two, this can cause potential issues because software and hardware may have settings in multiple locations in the registry
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If you try to copy one and it says that it can't find it which will likely be the case just skip it and goto the next one.
Though Ive NEVER Seen this option repair anything ever! not once :(
On the occasions I have fixed the PC this is how I did it > boot to recovery console (can do this from the CD > replace the \config\system with a backup (XP makes its own automatically :)
Run through this http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm