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• Windows can't start because\windows\system32\config\system is missing

  original title; Windows cannot start because\windows\system32\config\system

  I did a system restore, and when he went to restart blue screen came to say windows didn't start because he would cause damage. Then I went to Advanced menu and it does not start even with safe mode. but it says that \windows\system32\config\system\ is missing... Help, please

  Hi jerijenks,

  · What is the number and the model of the computer?

  · The operating system comes preinstalled on the computer?

  · What is the service pack installed?

  · Why were you running system restore?

  See: how to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

• Backup turns out defective Windows\system32\config ('file crypto') causing an error?

  How can I get around the backup failed due to the Windows\System32\config\systemprofile with error code 80246005? It seems that all the other files have backup OK.  Is there a method to have the backup ignore this file, if it is not important?

  Hi, Andy Smith_859,.

  Welcome to the community Microsoft and thanks for posting the question.

  According to the description provided, looks like you are facing a problem when running windows backup.

  He would be grateful if you can answer this question in order to help you further.

  What version of the Windows operating system is installed on your computer?

  Windows\system32\config ("crypto file") this file is mainly to update windows, I suggest you to check if the cryptographic service is running.

  a. open administrative tools by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type administrative tools, and then click Administrative Tools.

  b. double-click on Services.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  c. click the name column header to sort the names in reverse order. Find the Windows Update service. Note the selection state (the status appears in the third column). Right-click Windows Update, and then do one of the following:

  If Start is available, click Start.

  If the restart is available, click on restart.

  d. click the name column header to sort the names in alphabetical order and then click Cryptographic Services.

  Note the selection state (the status appears in the third column). Click Cryptographic Services, and then do one of the following: (If Start is available, click Start. If the restart is available, click on restart.)

  e. close the Services dialog box, and then try to perform a backup of the system.

  I suggest to perform a clean boot and disable the security software and then try to run windows Backup and check if it helps.

  Clean boot:

  Clean boot will check if any third-party application is causing the problem, as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to solve problems using the clean boot in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: once the diagnosis has been made, make sure that you try to step 3 of the article to reset the computer as usual

  Disable the security software:

  Disable security software: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Disable-antivirus-software

  Note: If you need to temporarily disable the security software, you should reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  If you have any other questions or you need Windows guru, do not hesitate to post your questions and we will be happy to help you.

• can I fix this error - \windows\system32\config\system

  my daughter has a compaq mini netbook... start says file is missing or damaged - \windows\system32\config\system he says that you can attempt to repair by starting windows configured using the original installation CD. I have not... How can I fix?

  Hi Tyler

  You cannot download Windows Xp. However, you can try to repair your current installation by using the Recovery Console. Download the recovery from HEREConsole. Unzip the folder choose Extract the iso file to your desktop for convenience. Click HERE for the instructions to burn the iso image. You need to a blank cd. Once you've burned the image, you will need to boot from the cd.

  1. Insert the CD from Recovery Console in your CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. If you are prompted, select any options needed to start (boot) on the CD. (Usually the message will be "Press any key to boot from cd")
     
  2. when the text portion of Setup begins, follow the prompts. Select the repair or recovery option by pressing R.
     
  3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot system, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
     
  4. When you are prompted, type the administrator password. If you have not set a password for the account admin simply press on enter
     
  5. at the Recovery Console prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line: each line must be typed exactly as it appears below.

  MD tmp

  copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak

  copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak

  Copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak

  copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak

  copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak

  delete c:\windows\system32\config\system

  delete c:\windows\system32\config\software

  Delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam

  delete c:\windows\system32\config\security

  Delete c:\windows\system32\config\default

  Copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

  copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software

  copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam

  Copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security

  Copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

  Type exit to quit the Recovery Console. Your computer will restart

  Kind regards
  Chauvet J.

• Real desktop file went in the systemprofile folder. How can I get this back: C:Windows\system32\Config\systemprofile\Desktop

  The 'desktop' file is missing/aisle of the C:Windows\system32\Config\systemprofile\Desktop

  Hello

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities.

  Until we start troubleshooting on this issue please provides us with additional information by answering a few questions below, this will help us better solutions to the problems.

  1. have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  2 are you face any weird problem on the computer?

  Please go ahead and follow the steps mentioned and later a update on the State of the question.

  Method 1: Rof the United Nations [System File Checker] SFC scan on the computer that would be a search for system files corrupted on the computer and replace them.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2: If the problem persists then try to perform a restore of the system:

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  To run the system restore, you can see the following link.

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Please follow these recommended steps and post if you still experience the problem.

• Windows system32\config\system file corrupt / missing

  I have Windows XP Home edition on my Sony Vaio. Cannot start Windows because I get a msg saying following file is damaged or missing windows system32\config\system
  Sony support suggested I start mode F8 and select know last good configuration. I tried and got a msg saying that Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged
  \SYSTEM32\NTOSKRNL.exe
  Sony support is now suggesting a full recovery, but I don't want to lose all my data!  Any suggestions on what I can do to fix it, but also, let me keep my data?  Thank you!!

  
  Corrupt des/windows system32\config\system missing file? How to fix without losing my data? Support Sony says full recovery of the system, but I'll lose data and sounds very drastic!

  e star,
  For your Windows CD, which would have been provided by the PC manufacturer.  Sometimes they have a partition on the hard disk that contains the recovery software and can be viewed during the start up.  You should check with the manufacturer of PC for more information about the recovery options.  Also if they did not provide a CD sometimes they offer the recovery media for sale.

  The problem here is that something has happened to the ntoskrnl.exe file.  It is difficult to replace just this file because the version that's on a CD may be different for the version that you had on your system.  If replace you it with another that it could potentially cause other problems.

  At this point, you will need to do a repair install or restore clean install\factory.  Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Location is not available. C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is not accessible. Access is denied.

  Ball Msg: unable to connect to a windows service. Windows could not connect to the service user profile Service. The problem prevents limited users to logon to the system.

  I was trying to deploy 1 Vista image on 4 laptops. I installed Vista Business (32 bit) on 1 laptop Dell Inspiron 1318. After I installed all my applications, I ran sysprep and has shutdown the laptop.

  Then I used the Migration of Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2009 HDD utility make a clone of bit by bit of disk SATA (75GB) notebook #1. (Previous attempts to use ImageX has failed) After drive cloning, I inserted the clone into an another Laptop Inspiron 1318. The installation of Vista program began with the EULA and I created a new account user (an admin a/c).

  When I tried to connect, I got the message: "the location is not available. C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is not accessible. Access is denied. "and the ball above message.

  I researched and found info telling me to reset the ACL in my desktop connection folder and systemprofile desktop folder. I've done those, but they have not resolved my situation. Another post said to create a new admin account. I did it too, but it did not solve my problem.

  I am unable to use any GUI interface after the half-login. I have to use the safe mode and the command line to get anything done.

  Help, please.

  Hi Phoogie,

  Your computer is connected to a domain?

  You can follow the steps mentioned in the link below

  Error message when you log a computer Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 by using a temporary profile: "the user profile Service has no logon. Unable to load the user profile.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/947215

  You can follow the steps provided by Zaki J, Microsoft support engineer dated from Monday, November 23, 2009 02:49 , see the link below for the steps:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaappearance/thread/8adbc6ac-64C5-4418-9223-95c92d2dc958

  Please post if you have any questions

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Satellite A100-207 - \windows\system32\config\system is corrupt

  Hello

  Can someone help me with the following problem. With regard to a Toshiba Satellite A100-207 with windows XP media edition

  When starting the laptop hangs with error * \windows\system32\config\system is corrupt *.

  This article is the closest to the problem http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545. but the warning in the article on the point is not to use with circumspect OEM on more facilities of he made me.

  I have lost the disc of recovery (recently).
  But were able to boot the laptop from USB using a cutter (lite) version of windows.

  The scene in the article copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system fails because the file does not exist (the other files do however).

  In this folder there is a system.bak, this would solve the problems like the laptop boots windows logo screen then after 5 minutes restarts and just go around and around a certain extent.

  There is also a file system.sav in the folder windows\system32\config using this all goes someway to to solve the problem, the laptop restarts and resumes product set-up with off course fails has so I don't have the recovery disk.

  I would be grateful if someone could help with the problem

  Regards Garry

  > but the warning in the article on the point is not to use with circumspect OEM on more facilities of he made me.

  You can ignore this warning, you have no other choice than to try to fix this system following the article in the Microsoft Knowledge base.

  But to be honest, I doubt that the system would run smoothly after this work around.

  I would recommend the new installation of the OS.
  If you don t have a Toshiba Recovery disk, you can use a Microsoft Disk to reinstall the system. Essential drivers are available Toshiba driver Web site.

• Startup error - file is missing or corrupt: windows\system32\config\system

  When I turn on my computer, I get the following error message:

  Windows could not start because the following gile is missing or damaged:
  Windows\System32\Config\System
  You can try to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD.
  Select the rat the first screen to start repair.

  I can't solve this problem because I do not understand what to do.
  First of all, I put in the recovery CD Toshiba to installation and then I turned on the computer.
  When the Toshiba screen came on I pressed r
  Nothing happened and I was returned to the original error message

  Secondly, I tried holding down c when I turned on the computer because that's what cd said to
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  I've supported them all upward, only some, because previously there was no problem with the computer and I don't think I have it will re-start.
  I hit not and so I do not know what to do next.

  I can lose everything on my computer, otherwise I'd just re - load windows. What should I do?

  Is anyway for me to back up my documents and then reload everything, or is there a way for me to fix the entire system without erasing it?

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  http://helpdesk.its.uiowa.edu/Windows/instructions/repairinstall.htm

• Windows\System32\Config\System is missing or damage on Satellite 5200

  Hello

  After a system crash I have on my 5200 always the next message after startup:

  Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
  -WINDOWS-System32-CONFIG-SYSTEM
  You can try to repair this file...

  As I wrote in various support forums, it seems that the Windows XP registry is corrupted. There is an adviser to Microsoft to fix this, but that's why I have to boot from the CD.

  I tried to change the sequence of booting (from HDD to CD) access the BIOS at startup but all the possible key (and combination) did not work, I found: F12 (which should be the right one for the 5200 series), F1, F2, DEL, C,...
  If I hold down ESC at startup I get a minimal installation but only to change the time and date.

  Are there any experience available regarding this issue? Toshiba support responded to my support request.

  Thanks in advance!

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• Re: EQuium A100-147, does not boot, \windows\system32\config\system - lack-

  This laptop Equium A100-147started does not connect to the internet normally, but she in safe mode.

  So, after trying the virus scans-nothing.
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  He has reinstalled but won't get to the Windows screen, a message came \windows\system32\config\system-manquant or damaged.
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  Any help would be appreciated

  Thank you in advance.

  This error means that the registry is damaged.

  The registry consists of the following files:

  c:\windows\system32\config\system
  c:\windows\system32\config\software
  c:\windows\system32\config\sam
  c:\windows\system32\config\security
  c:\windows\system32\config\default

  You can restore these registry files in the restore folder of the system hidden on the C: drive.

  Here are the instructions:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

• \Windows\system32\config\system MISSING file of repair

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• Got an error message that says C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM has been corrupted

  I've recently updated to WINDOWS XP Pro SP3.  Thursday morning, when I tried to boot my pc, I got an error message that says C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM has been corrupted.  I've ever seen at the windows startup screen.  What can I do?

  * original title - I got an error message that says C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM has been corrupted. What can I do? *

  System 32 system config is missing or currupt

  How to recover a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

  Install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307654

  See also

  How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption issues
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822705

  How to fix a missing or corrupt Windows\System32\Config\System file
  http://xphelpandsupport.MVPs.org/how_do_i_repair_a_missing_or_cor1.htm

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• file missing or corrupt windows\system32\config\system

  HELP - by on the title I did: -.

  The full, first part, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the diskette of starting Windows XP in the floppy drive, or insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
     Click to select all of the options required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
  2. When the "Welcome" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
  3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
  4. When you are prompted to do so, type the administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
  5. At the Recovery Console prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
     MD tmp
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak
     Copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak

     delete c:\windows\system32\config\system
     delete c:\windows\system32\config\software
     Delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam
     delete c:\windows\system32\config\security
     Delete c:\windows\system32\config\default

     Copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
     copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
     copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
     Copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
     Copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

  6. Type exit to quit the Recovery Console. Your computer will restart.

  Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed in the C:\Windows folder. Make sure that replace C:\Windows with the appropriate dossier_Windows if it is a different place.

  If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step 5, and then create a text file called "Regcopy1.txt" (for example). To use this file, run the following command when you start in Recovery Console:

  batch regcopy1.txt

  With the command batch to the Recovery Console, you can process all the commands in a text file in the order. When you use thebatch command, you do not have to manually type as many commands.

  Second part

  To perform the procedure described in this section, you must be logged in as administrator or an administrative user (a user who has an account in the Administrators group). If you use Windows XP Home Edition, you can connect as an administrative user. If you sign in as an administrator, you must first start Windows XP Home Edition in safe mode. To start the computer in Windows XP Home Edition in safe mode, follow these steps.

  Note Print these instructions before continuing. You cannot view these instructions after you restart the computer in Mode safe. If you use the NTFS file system, also print the instructions from article KB309531 of the Knowledge Base. Step 7 contains a reference to the article.

  1. Click Start , click shut down (or click turn off computer ), click restart , and then click OK (or click restart ).
  2. Press the F8 key.

     On a computer that is configured to start to multiple operating systems, you can press F8 when you see the boot menu.

  3. Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate safe mode option and press ENTER.
  4. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot system, use the arrow keys to select the installation that you want to access, and then press ENTER.

  In part two, you copy the registry of their location saved files by using the system restore. This folder is not available in the Recovery Console, and is usually not visible on the typical use. Before you begin this procedure, you must change several settings to make the folder visible:

  1. Start Windows Explorer.
  2. On the Tools menu, click folder options .
  3. Click the view tab.
  4. Under hidden files and folders , select Show hidden folders and files , and then click to clear theHide protected (recommended) operating system files check box.
  5. When appears in the dialog box confirming that you want to display these files, click Yes .
  6. Double-click the drive where you installed Windows XP to display the list of folders. If it is important to click on the correct drive.
  7. Open the System Volume Information folder. This folder is not available and is dimmed because it is defined as a file hidden doubling.

     Note This folder contains one or more _restore {GUID} folders such as "_restore {87BD3667-3246-476B-923F-F86E30B3E7F8}.

     Note You may receive the following error message:

     C:\System Volume Information is not accessible. Access is denied.

     If you receive this message, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for access to this folder and continue with the procedure:

     309531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531/) how to access the System Volume Information folder
  8. Open a folder that was created not at the present time. You may need to clickDetails on the view menu to see when these folders were created. There may be one or more folders starting with "RPx under this folder. Here are the restore points.
  9. Open one of these folders to find a subfolder of the snapshot. The following path is an example of a folder path to the snapshot folder:
     C:\System Volume \RP1\Snapshot Information\_restore {D86480E3-73EF-47BC-A0EB-A81BE6EE3ED8}
  10. Starting from the Snapshot folder, copy the following files to the C:\Windows\Tmp folder:
      • _REGISTRY_USER_. DEFAULT
      • _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY
      • _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE
      • _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM
      • _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM
  11. Rename the files in the C:\Windows\Tmp folder as follows:
      • Rename _REGISTRY_USER_. DEFAULT DEFAULT
      • Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY to SECURITY
      • Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE to SOFTWARE
      • Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM to SYSTEM
      • Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM to SAM

  These files are the system restore registry files. Because you used the registry file that the Setup program created, this registry does not know that these restore points exist and are available. A new folder is created with a new GUID under System Volume Information and a restore point is created that includes a copy of the registry files that were copied during the first part. Therefore, it is important not to use the most recent folder, especially if the time stamp on the folder is the same at the moment.

  The current configuration of the system is not aware of the previous restore points. You must have a previous copy of the registry to a previous restore point to make previous restore available again points.

  The registry files that were copied to the Tmp folder in the C:\Windows folder are moved to ensure the files are available in the Recovery Console. You use these files to replace the registry files currently in the C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. By default, the Recovery Console has limited access to records and cannot copy the files in the File System Volume.

  Note The procedure described in this section assume you are using your computer with the FAT32 file system. For more information on how to access the folder of information system with the NTFS file system Volume, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  309531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531/) how to access the System Volume Information folder

  Third part

  In part three, you delete the existing registry files, and then copy the system restore registry files to the C:\Windows\System32\Config folder:

  1. Start the Recovery Console.
  2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
     del c:\windows\system32\config\sam

     del c:\windows\system32\config\security

     del c:\windows\system32\config\software

     del c:\windows\system32\config\default

     del c:\windows\system32\config\system

     copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software

     copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

  copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam

  Copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security

  Copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default

  Note Some of these command lines may be wrapped for readability.

• Type exit to quit the Recovery Console. Restart the computer.

Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed in the C:\Windows folder. Make sure that replace C:\Windows with the appropriate dossier_Windows if it is a different place.

If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step 2, and then create a text file named "Regcopy2.txt" (for example). To use this file, run the following command when you start in Recovery Console:

regcopy2.txt batch

Fourth part

1. Click Start and then click all programs .
2. Click on Accessories , then System Tools .
3. Click System Restore , and then click restore to a previous RestorePoint .

and now when I go to the fourth part and try to connect, it says I need to activate windows to open a session. If I click on Yes, the computer crashes just in my background image, if I click on no, this Chuck me back to the log in page... What is wrong with this blooming thing

Please HELP - it took three days of messing around and actually the Ive got nowhere!

OOOOO... should start here:
The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination? (this includes pulling and buttons power)
These can cause corruption in the file system that must be fixed before you do anything else.
If none of these events occurred (or even if they have not taken place), you must verify the integrity of your file system before anything else (especially "try" things).
There is zero logic to start try to copy files to a hard drive that has a corrupted file system, so this must be first using the XP chkdsk program and run chkdsk can solve your problem completely.
Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your HARD drive and fix the problems and then try to start your system - this may be all you need to do.  Or, you are welcome to just start trying things that might work.
Start the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD, or create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console.
This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.  If you don't know what kind of bootable CD, you, do a CD of bootable XP Recovery Console and do not forget.
After booting into the Recovery Console, you should be in this folder:
C:\WINDOWS
For each of your hard disk partitions, you must then run:
Chkdsk /r
For example, at the Recovery Console prompt, enter:
CHKDSK c: /r
Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time to complete or seem to be 'glued '.  Be patient.  If the HARD drive light flashes, it's something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.
The chkdsk/r must be completed without error, you may need to run several times until it does.
Remove the CD and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer and the report with your progress.

Do, or do not. There is no test.

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