c:/windows/system corrupt or missing!!

[computer_kid]

Attention moderators: This may have been answered before or in the wrong forum. Sorry.

System Specs: Windows XP Home edition (With Sp2)
                        305GB Memory
                        1800 CPU
                       
               
Basically the situation i have is in the title. I was finishing off a project for my History homework and i fell asleep with the computer on. I woke up and  the computer was off and  was in bed. My little brother came in booted it up and yelled at me that 'Summinks wong.' Groggily i sat up and it said
c:/windows/system corrupt or missing
I inserted my windows xp disk and tried everything. From repair to backup. It doesn't work and i am getting depressed. Plz help. I am working from my parents computer.

p.s Sorry for messy writing -  i have Aspergus syndrome
p.p.s I'll do one of those karma thingies/gys/gyies

Thank you in advance.

-James

[Saviour]

It would help if we had the complete error message.

Are you sure the error message you are relaying to us is complete and correct?

[Dusty]

If System Restore is enabled have you tried a System Restore from the Command Prompt in Safe Mode