Laptop Help again

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  1. Addy8

    Addy8 Geek Trainee

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    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
     
  2. donkey42

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    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)
     
  3. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

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    Try [link=http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307545]Microsoft's Support Center[/link].....
     
  4. Addy8

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    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.
     
  5. donkey42

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    sorry, just reread your post
    does it give a file name of just the above path
     
  6. Addy8

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    What is above is the only thing I see :dry:
     
  7. donkey42

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    this
    Code:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\Config\System
    Edit: any file name on the end
     
  8. Addy8

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    Yes, But there is no C: at the beggining
     
  9. donkey42

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    well i'll take it off then
    Code:
    \WINDOWS\System32\Config\System
    is that better[ot]the "C:" may not be shown, but is still part of the path[/ot]
     
  10. Addy8

    Addy8 Geek Trainee

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    Lol, Yer thanks Im no good at this

    so any sollutions?
     
  11. donkey42

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    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
     
  12. StimpE

    StimpE lol, Internet!

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    Windows repair.
     

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