Windows\System32\Config\System is missing or corrupt

[shirleykingcci]

Hi thanks for the password. I'm on my next step. I need a boot cd to get to the recovery console. I have tried several but they didn't work. I dont have the original operating system discs. XP Pro. Thought I could just follow this from the Microsoft site. Hope you don't mind helping a newbie
Recover a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting

[shirleykingcci]

Thanks for viewing my post I see there must not be a solution for this issue. I have talked to my daughter about the importance of keeping track of the operating system disks lo. My plan now is to remove the hard drive and get a USB hard drive enclosure. If there is anything else you can suggest please let me know. Thanks again. Newbie Shirley

[R_J]

Get the HIREN'S boot cd, you can download it from here or from the internet, there are utilities on it to recover the os. I had a drive with windows xp on it that would not boot, Booting from the hirens cd I was able to repair the windows install on the drive and all the files etc were intact.
The version of hirens I used was 14.0

[haribo]

use hirens boot cp, boot to mini-xp
run chkdsk /f from dos prompt on your main drive
bobs should be your uncle