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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: badatbackups on January 03, 2008, 05:58:16 PM

Title: Missing or Corrupt c:\windows\system32\config\system file
Post by: badatbackups on January 03, 2008, 05:58:16 PM

I have the following error, but the problem is that I purchased my PC 6 years ago from a retailer fully loaded and I received NO discs with it.  Here's the message:

"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: c:\windows\system32\config\system.
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. 

My PC is an HP multi media center 873n running XP home. 

Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!  Thank you kindly. 

Title: Re: Missing or Corrupt c:\windows\system32\config\system file
Post by: Broni on January 03, 2008, 07:53:47 PM

Will it boot into Safe Mode?
If not, you may have RAM problem, Try to re-seat it. If you have more then one stick of RAM, try to start your computer with one RAM module at a time.

Title: Re: Missing or Corrupt c:\windows\system32\config\system file
Post by: kuszmania9999 on January 03, 2008, 09:24:16 PM

Ram?how can it be?

Title: Re: Missing or Corrupt c:\windows\system32\config\system file
Post by: Broni on January 03, 2008, 09:31:34 PM

Quote

how can it be?

Google that error.

Title: Re: Missing or Corrupt c:\windows\system32\config\system file
Post by: badatbackups on January 04, 2008, 12:01:46 PM

I'm only an intermediate user, so I'm afraid I don't know how to do what your asking.  Is there a reference site or directions on how to do this that you are aware of? 

Thanks very much for your help. 

Title: Re: Missing or Corrupt c:\windows\system32\config\system file
Post by: Broni on January 04, 2008, 04:19:08 PM

It looks like your model comes with one 512MB memory stick.
Turn off your computer, open the case. You'll see this:
(http://209.85.48.8/228/109/upload/p3535853.gif)
Touch any bare metal part of your computer (power supply will do), then remove your RAM stick. Clean connectors with eraser. Put it back. Don't close the case. Restart your computer.
If it doesn't work, turn it off, and put your RAM in second slot. Try again.

BTW...your manual is here:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/bph07860.pdf