I have a Dell Desk Top Win XP Home Edition Media. I keep getting the famous error message. Below please

Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: Windows/System32/Config/system.   I can't access the Menu 'Start' and the original CD does not work.  All of the suggestions.  I ran the start-up test and others and said he "passed all Tests" I can't select the Recovery Console, unless there is another way to access?

Hello DEENC,

Thank you for your message.  I looked at your other threads and have a few steps for you to try.  The following steps are to repair a Windows XP installation.

Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive.  For more information on how to do this, refer to your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer of your computer. Insert your Windows XP installation CD, and then restart your computer.

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When the message Press any key to boot from the CD appears on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.

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When you see the message to install Windows XP nowand then press ENTER is displayed on the Welcome to the Setup screen, press ENTER.

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Do not choose the option to press R to use the Recovery Console.

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In the Windows XP licensing agreement, press F8 to accept the license agreement.

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Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.

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Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
See you soon

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