Laptop Help again

Addy8 · 26-10-2006, 09:10 PM

When I turn the laptop on it cones to a menu: These are the options;

Safe mode
Safe mode with networking
Safe mode with command prompt

Last Known good Configuration

Start windows normally

Last know good configuration is the only one that when selected doesn't freeze the laptop. When chosen it says:

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

\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

I have no Restore Cd or a windows Xp Cd. I do however have a Cd key for windows Xp on the underside of the laptop.

Any suggestions to fix this will be greatfully welcomed.

Thankyou.

Adam

donkey42 · 26-10-2006, 08:17 PM

just select "last known good" and then the option to enter safe mode should disapear next boot

BTW: to enter safe mode just press and hold <Ctrl> when your system POST's (beeps)

Karanislove · 26-10-2006, 08:55 PM

Try Microsoft's Support Center.....

Addy8 · 27-10-2006, 10:05 AM

The thing is when I choose last good..... it just says that the file is corrupt and if I press anything it reboots. Its the same everytime.

donkey42 · 27-10-2006, 01:37 PM

sorry, just reread your post

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addy8

\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

does it give a file name of just the above path

Addy8 · 27-10-2006, 06:39 PM

What is above is the only thing I see

donkey42 · 27-10-2006, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addy8

What is above is the only thing I see

this

Code:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

Edit: any file name on the end

Addy8 · 27-10-2006, 07:21 PM

Yes, But there is no C: at the beggining

donkey42 · 27-10-2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addy8

Yes, But there is no C: at the beggining

well i'll take it off then

Code:

\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

is that better

Off Topic:

the "C:" may not be shown, but is still part of the path

Addy8 · 27-10-2006, 08:26 PM

Lol, Yer thanks Im no good at this

so any sollutions?

donkey42 · 28-10-2006, 07:39 AM

first enter the recovery console (boot from XP CD and press R when prompted) and run

Code:

CHKDSK

then i think

Code:

CHKDSK /R

i think that should get it sorted

StimpE · 30-10-2006, 02:30 AM

Windows repair.

26-10-2006, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Addy8 Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	Laptop Help again When I turn the laptop on it cones to a menu: These are the options; Safe mode Safe mode with networking Safe mode with command prompt Last Known good Configuration Start windows normally Last know good configuration is the only one that when selected doesn't freeze the laptop. When chosen it says: Windows Could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\System32\Config\System I have no Restore Cd or a windows Xp Cd. I do however have a Cd key for windows Xp on the underside of the laptop. Any suggestions to fix this will be greatfully welcomed. Thankyou. Adam

26-10-2006, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,826 Times Helpful: 309 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	just select "last known good" and then the option to enter safe mode should disapear next boot BTW: to enter safe mode just press and hold <Ctrl> when your system POST's (beeps) __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City

26-10-2006, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 23 Male Posts: 3,460 Times Helpful: 160 My Mood: Cool Status: Offline My Computer	Try Microsoft's Support Center..... __________________ __________________________________________________ ___ Troubleshoot a Dead/Unbootable PC / Microsoft Events Viewer Troubleshoot Printer / Most Common Home Audio Problems_

28-10-2006, 07:39 AM	#11 (permalink) Top
donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,826 Times Helpful: 309 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	first enter the recovery console (boot from XP CD and press R when prompted) and run Code: CHKDSK then i think Code: CHKDSK /R i think that should get it sorted __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City Last edited by donkey42; 28-10-2006 at 07:40 AM. Reason: correct typo

30-10-2006, 02:30 AM	#12 (permalink) Top
StimpE lol, Internet! Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 683 Times Helpful: 38 Status: Offline My Computer	Windows repair. __________________

27-10-2006, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink) Top
Addy8 Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	The thing is when I choose last good..... it just says that the file is corrupt and if I press anything it reboots. Its the same everytime.

27-10-2006, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
Addy8 Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	What is above is the only thing I see

27-10-2006, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
Addy8 Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	Yes, But there is no C: at the beggining

27-10-2006, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
Addy8 Geek Trainee Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Status: Offline	Lol, Yer thanks Im no good at this so any sollutions?

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