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Julian
10-26-2002, 09:59 AM
My comp is

ecs K7S5A
128 ram
850 Duron
20 gig
Win XP Pro


My computer won't start and this error message comes up:-

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

\windows\system32\config\system



Does anyone know why this happened and how to fix it

Please help guys

Julian
lil Jimmie
10-26-2002, 10:10 AM
Here (http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm) is some info on the problem and possible solutions.
Julian
10-29-2002, 01:30 PM
I have wiped the hard drive and re-installed windows XP

But the problem keeps happening

Anyone know why???

Help Guys
ZANEY123
10-29-2002, 06:03 PM
is this a fresh build? first start-up?

Zaney123
Julian
10-29-2002, 06:19 PM
No had it for 8 months
DilLy
10-29-2002, 06:41 PM
Did you try a repair from the CD?
ZANEY123
10-29-2002, 08:01 PM
what type of HD is it?
I would run the MFG diag tools and make sure HD is okay since you have done a fresh install.

I would clear the cmos too just to make sure.

Zaney123
Cricket
10-30-2002, 10:21 AM
Hi Julian,

Two quick things to try...replace the IDE cable with another. Replace your RAM with another stick.

You might also want to do a virus scan and make sure the boot sector of the hard drive is clean.

:) Cricket
Julian
11-04-2002, 04:09 AM
I'll try all Guys

Thnx