HELP!! Missing/Corrupt file \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

[lb]

Were you able to fix your problem? I have the same
problem (listed in the Remote Assistance newsgroup). I
think this fix should work, but I am missing the files
that need to be copied from the REPAIR folder, so I think
I might be hosed.

Let me know how it works out. Good luck!


>-----Original Message-----
>I am unable to start my desktop as the message is that
>file : \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM is either missing
>or corrupt.I have Windows XP professional edition.
> What do I do?
> Do I need original Set Up CD, which I have do not have
as
>I have lost it. Hope I do not have to buy a new XP pro.
It
>is too expensive.
> I thought of using XP Home Editon. When I tried to
>install Windows XP Home edition, it does not get all my
>files, particularly "My documents"(These are
important !!).
> My question is how to fix the missing file. Can I copy
>from another Laptop or PC on a floppy and try using this
>floppy to repair this file. What will be the procedure?
My
>lap top has Windows Home. Will the file be the same?
> I have heard that I can restore the system to an
earlier
>date, which will work fine for me. Will the good version
>of this missing or corrupt file be there and I can just
>get everything to work.What is the procedure to do that?
>The procedre described on microsoft web-site talks
aboout
>using Recovery Console. Can I avoid doing that or it the
>only proecedure?
>Any help will be greatly appreciatyed. Thanks in
>anticipation.
>Vijay
>.
>