xp sp2

[Nyctraveler]

I loaded sp2 for XP professional and now my system will
not start. It says my windowsystem32\config\system is
missing or corrupt. I attempted to reload it from the
original install disc. But the disc does nothing when I
put it in the drive.

Any suggestions on how to fix this?

[Rock]

Nyctraveler wrote:

> I loaded sp2 for XP professional and now my system will
> not start. It says my windowsystem32\config\system is
> missing or corrupt. I attempted to reload it from the
> original install disc. But the disc does nothing when I
> put it in the drive.
>
> Any suggestions on how to fix this?

When did this happen -- during the install process, or some take later?

If it happened sometime later, then see these links:

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=307545

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=822705

If it happened right at the install, then uninstall sp2:

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if
the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783