"Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged: \windows\system 32\config sys\ you can try to repair this file by starting windows using the original Setup in place the CD ROM.

This problem occurred when we had a short break this morning.  How can I use a CD when the computer does not start?

Thank you!

This problem occurred when we had a short break this morning.  How can I use a CD when the computer does not start?

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Firstly try to get the menu Advanced Boot Options by pressing F8 repeatedly while booting.  See if you can boot into 'Safe Mode' or 'last good known Configuration"before trying the method described below.

If you have a Windows XP installation CD, instead of a CD of "recovery" provided by a computer manufacturer, you configure the BIOS of the computer to boot from the CD, put the XP installation CD in the drive, start the XP Recovery Console and go from there.

See below for detailed instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

There are several caveats to this method.  Read the article.

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