System file missing or corrupt

[Andrew E.]

Open cmd prompt in tools,at the curser type:Sfc /Scannow
The windows file utility runs when the bar graph is
displayed,immediatly insert the xp cd,exit the welcome
xp screen,when the graph is finished,remove cd,type:
EXIT Then reboot computer.
>-----Original Message-----
>I have XP Home. On bootup is comes up saying
>\Windows\System32\Config\System is missing or corrupt.
>
>How do I repair this?
>I did find the w32.Sobig.E virus when I checked this PC's
>hard drive on another system.
>
>Ken

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