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

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• Windows system32 config system is missing or damaged vista!

  OK, I got this message (windows system32 config system is missing or damaged vista) when I start my computer and I don't have a Setup disk or the recovery disk? How can I fix it?

  and I was wondering if I could upgrade to windows 7 same with that?

  The upgrade must be done out in a Vista operating system.

  If you cannot start in Wiondows:

  Follow these steps to try to solve your problems of boot.

   

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

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  If the system or Mode restore safe work not and you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, make a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

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  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows\System32\Config\System is missing or damaged is

  I received this message saying windows\system32\config\system is missing or damaged. Windows Vista is already installed in my laptop, so I don't have the repair disk to fix this. What should I do now?

  I received this message saying windows\system32\config\system is missing or damaged. Windows Vista is already installed in my laptop, so I don't have the repair disk to fix this. What should I do now?

  Hey Saucilito

  the link below is how to download and do a vista Startup Repair disk

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Here's how to use it

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  and if you need to reinstall vista

  Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send vista recovery discs

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• 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!

  I don't know if this will help but check this thread m:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?forumid=58&ThreadId=24051

  There is a similar case and finally the user discovered that the HARD drive has been locked.
  Very strange, but anyway. Check it out

• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM is missing or damaged

  I got a message saying that windows does not start because the following file is missing or damaged: wystem, config, system, windows.  I have long lost my windows installation cd, but I have the key code of the product than the original installers placed a sticker on the bottom of my laptop with it there.  Any ideas on how to solve this problem?  I am able to use another disk with my own code?  Do I need to buy a new installation disc?  I am at a total loss!  Thank you for your suggestions.

  Without an installation CD, the recovery is a little more difficult.

  You need start your computer from a bootable CD to start your recovery.  Two CD bootable Windows PE according to prices indicated BartPE , UBCD4Win.  Both methods require a building process to create the bootable CD and both methods require that you have a Windows XP disc install (it can be borrowed) to generate this CD.  Once you build, you can boot from it and try to run the "chkdsk" with the /F or/r option program.  Often this will fix your disk and you can boot from it.

  The other approach is to copy your registry file (including the file system, which is damaged in your case) to restore system backups and replace the files that are giving you problems with these backups.  To do this, you will need to boot from a bootable CD.  Microsoft KB article for this procedure is here:

  "How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545 >
  Part 1 of KB307545 is rather 'at risk' and I found that the easiest to perform this procedure is to boot from a CD of Linux Live [free] such as Knoppix.  These discs are easier to create than those above and do not imply generally download an .iso file and using the function 'Burn Image' programs of disc burning to create the CD of this download.  Once started on the Linux CD, pick up the KB307545 in part 2, step 6.  Copy files using the graphic interface of Linux (Right-click-Copy and Right-click-Paste) instead of using command line commands, as described in the article.  You end up copying five files in the folder "System Volume Information" which contains the system restore points in the \Windows\System\config directory, then you stop, remove CD and restart on your hard disk and then perform a restore of the system (part 4 of the procedure).

  Hope this helps and good luck,
  JW

• On startup, I get a "error 0xc00000e9 saying that windows/system32/config/system is missing or damaged, but sometimes after several tests, windows vista starts finally."

  My pc has even sent to ASUS and they said they had set, but within months, he started the error again. I even had a computer programmer look at the and reinstalling everything, but still the error comes and lately, it happens every time you start :(

  Hello

  I suggest you to follow these steps and check if that helps.
  Method 1:
  Try to start the computer in safe mode and check if the same problem occurs:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Method 2:
  Try to perform the clean boot and check if it helps:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  NOTE: When you are finished troubleshooting, make sure that restore you the computer mode normal startup such as suggested in step 7 of the above article.

  It will be useful.

• Windows\System32\Config\System missing

  My computer does not start. It gives a message that A S.M.A.R.T. error was encountered. I tried to restore using a previous restore point. When he tried to restart, he went to a black screen with a message that says "windows\system32\config\system is missing or damaged. It will allow me to use my original disk either repair or reinstall windows. Repair running gives me a C: prompt but I can not find the file, I need to replace the old corrupt one. Is there a fix for this issue before reinstalling windows?

  the error message is basically stating that the registry is missing that could simply be the result of becoming not indexed by the mft.

   

  If my suggestion is that you run the following commands on the c line, >:

   

  Chkdsk /r

  Fixboot

   

  then exit, remove the cd and restart the computer.

   

  
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  My computer does not start. It gives a message that A S.M.A.R.T. error was encountered. I tried to restore using a previous restore point. When he tried to restart, he went to a black screen with a message that says "windows\system32\config\system is missing or damaged. It will allow me to use my original disk either repair or reinstall windows. Repair running gives me a C: prompt but I can not find the file, I need to replace the old corrupt one. Is there a fix for this issue before reinstalling windows?

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• My pc says that windows does not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.

  My pc says that windows does not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM. It is said it can be repaired by using the original installation CD, but we do not have. Any ideas please?

  The file is missing or corrupt is one of your files in the system registry.

  By far, the best way to recover from this is to go to another computer and create a free Hirens Boot CD.
  Download Hirens: <> http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/ > (link at the bottom of the icon of the disk)
  Hirens CD burning <> http://www.hirensbootcd.org/burning/ >

  Once you create the CD, and then start your system of problem with this CD.  In the first window, select "Mini Windows XP" and wait for the system to start.  When it starts, go to the Hirens Boot CD menu and select
  Register-> Registry Restore Wizard.
  then follow the prompts.  This wizard will return a copy of your registry database from backups that are stored with your system restore points.  After the restoration, stop, remove the CD and restart.

  When you start your system, it is recommended to perform a system restore operation to ensure the consistency of your system
  "How to restore Windows XP to a previous state"
     <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084 >

  Also, this error is almost always accompanied, if not caused, the corruption of the file system.  Also a good idea to perform a check disk (chkdsk) operation with the option "repair".
  "How to perform disk error in Windows XP check"
     <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315265 >

  The hard way to get back is covered in the following Microsoft KB article, but if you have installed a large number of service packs for your installation of XP, I don't give you many chances to get past part 1. (And there's also an installation CD to access the Recovery Console)

  "How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP boot"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545 >

  HTH,
  JW

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing/windows/system32/config/system Windows XP

  Original title: repair/restore of windows?, a little confused?

  My brother has problems with his computer. It happens that windows didn't start because the following file is missing/windows/system32/config/system. I need to know how to do this, but for some time.

  On the sites, some say not to use get it back? (is that right?) Here's what they say. He has not brought his xp disk, I tried an iso online but lacks the EULA. I have a windows xp update here somewhere, thatt allow me to fix his system?
  I basically have to hit enter then press R? Thank you

  1. Press Enter to start the configuration of Windows.

     do not choose "to repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, press on R", (do not want to load the Recovery Console). I repeat, do not choose "to repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, press on R.

  2. Accept the license agreement and Windows will search for existing installations of Windows.
  3. Select the XP installation you want to repair in the list, press Rto start the repair. If the repair is not one of the options, END of installation

  Hello

  You can try the troubleshooting provided in the link below steps to fix the problem.

  How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

  Note:

  To do: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  Please need help, my computer does not start. I get the following message:

  Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  Hello

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

  · What is the service pack installed?

  · You have the windows XP Setup disk?

  · What is the exact error message that you receive when the computer starts in return?

  You can follow the procedure from the following link: how to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

• Impossibile to "start Windows because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows system32 config system

  1. Impossibile to "start Windows because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows system32 config system

  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 with a corrupted file system so corruption of file system must be fixed 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 CD from the Console of the Recovery XP (no XP media required).

  A CD of XP Recovery Console is not the same as the recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  If you have any bootable CD to run the XP Recovery Console or that you are not sure what type of bootable CD you have, can create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and don't forget (no support for XP not necessary).

  If you need instructions to create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console, we can predict that too (just ask).

  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 Recovery Console and restart the computer and the report with your progress.

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupted \windows\system32\config\system

  Windows windows xp could not start because the following file is missing or damaged:
  \windows\system32\config\system
  You can accept it corresponds to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original Setup CD
  Select 'r' in the first screen to start repair

  I don't have original cd so I downloaded from the internet.  Only 1 cd when the instructions said it would be 6. that didn't work

  tillieme,
  You will need a valid XP disc to run the repair.  It is possible that the PC manufacturer develop a recovery hard disk partition.  You should check with them to see if it's an option.  Also, some manufacturers will provide filtering alternative for a small fee. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  System:

  Toshiba Satellite A-75

  WIndows XP Home Edition
  Fully updated with Svc Pk 3
  HITACHI Travelstar hard drive 80 gig

  Nice day

  I'm getting this ' file is missing or damaged:------WINDOWS-SYSTEM32-CONFIG-SYSTEM ' error and Windows does not start in the F8 boot options. When I disable the auto reboot, I get a BSOD 51 registry error, consistent with the file "missing or corrupt" error Surprisingly "Recovery Console" works so I used to run chkdsk. This has not solved the problem, but even once, surprisingly, the utility reported no fixed error. Ok. I do research online (using another computer of course) and check out the many tips that I copy some files in my "c:\windows\repair" folder in the folder 'system '. Before I had time to do that, however, I found an article from Microsoft stating that this should not be done if you have an OEM System... what I'm doing. Apparently, hives system on these OEM installed OS set other passwords that can permanently block you on your records if you use this method. Thanks for the warning. My system restore disc is nothing more than a tool of re-insall OS that will wipe all my data in the process, and this is not desirable. Currently, I see again all my data on the drive by using the "recovery console". I'm ready to thread the needle on this one in the hope of re - access the operating system, although in some limited capacity. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  When you run chkdsk in RC, did you use the /r switch? This is the key! In other words, this should be the command:

  Chkdsk /r

  (there is a space before the slash)

  Moreover, KB307545 can be run safely on most OEM XP installations. Of course, nothing is guaranteed 100%.

  Before you do this or else, you really must ensure all data is stored safely. One way to do this is to start on a live Linux CD and then copy the files to an external hard drive. Another way is to connect the problem hard drive into a working PC and copy the files in this way. This could be done by the servo drive or with an adapter like this:

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16812161002&TPK=N82E16812161002

• Error: "Windows XP didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

  Original title: windows xp, do not load until 08/06/11

  Windows xp2 would not start. I have windows xp on another hard drive but I am unable to see my media files, it shows only a few programs when I check the properties, it shows that 37% of the hard drive is used it is a 40gig drive, how do I get my wma filesand other files? problems on the main drive began when the current was until windows has been completely closed down.the hard drive is almost full ive been impossible to record data due a bad cd Writer.whilst in the recovery console a message came with \windows\system32\config\system missing I don't know where to find and replace this file on xp cd

  Thanks derek

  Hi Derek,.
   
  For the hard disk with the error message, try the steps mentioned in the article given below to resolve this issue:
  How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup
  
  Warning Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if your computer has an OEM operating system. The hive system on OEM installations creates passwords and user accounts that did not exist previously. If you use the procedure that is described in this article, you may not be able to log in the recovery console to restore the original registry hives.
   
  For problems with media files, I suggest you to start a new thread and provide all the necessary information to help us help you better.

• 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.