Laptop Help again

[Addy8]

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]

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]

Try [link=http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307545]Microsoft's Support Center[/link].....

 

[Addy8]

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]

sorry, just reread your post

\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

does it give a file name of just the above path

 

[Addy8]

What is above is the only thing I see :dry:

 

[donkey42]

What is above is the only thing I see :dry:

this

C:\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

Edit: any file name on the end

 

[Addy8]

Yes, But there is no C: at the beggining

 

[donkey42]

Yes, But there is no C: at the beggining

well i'll take it off then

\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System

is that better[ot]the "C:" may not be shown, but is still part of the path[/ot]

 

[Addy8]

Lol, Yer thanks Im no good at this

so any sollutions?

 

[donkey42]

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

CHKDSK

then i think

CHKDSK /R

i think that should get it sorted

 

[StimpE]

Windows repair.