Corrupted or Missing \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

If you get the error:

Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM or \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE

   1. Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.

   2. At the first R=Repair option, press the R key

   3. Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
      Typically this will be #1

   4. Enter in the administrator password when requested

   5. cd \windows\system32\config

   6. Depending on which section was corrupted:

      ren software software.bad or ren system system.bad

   7. Depending on which section was corrupted

      copy \windows\repair\system
      copy \windows\repair\software

   8. Take out the CD ROM and type exit

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Posted: 2005-11-1
By: FortyPoundHead
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