How to fix the OS without installing Windows completely?

I have a laptop A10 that crashed after a virus attack or a worm. (I think).
It came with two recovery disks and a driver disc etc.
It starts, but you cannot start windows XP, the file \windows\system32\config\system is missing or damaged. He tells me that I cannot attempt repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original installation of Windows CD-ROM, after which I need to select 'r' in the first screen.

I don't have a Windows installation disc, Windows XP must be on the recovery disks. They give me the opportunity to completely reinstall windows, which I am unwilling to do. Another option is intended for users of the teacher, but I don't see the usefulness.

How to repair or reinstall the config sys without re install windows completely?

With respect,
Hans

Hi Hans

As far as I know it s not possible to copy some files from the recovery CD singles, because it s just an image on CD. I think that the only way to fix this is to recover your system with the restore CD.
If anyone has any other ideas please share with us.

Best regards

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