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February 1st, 2011 10:00
SYSTEM32 missing or corrupt
Please can someone help this semi computer literate with my problem?!!
I have a Dell Latitude D600. When I turn it on it starts ok with the Dell logo, but it then comes up with the following:
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."
My computer came pre-loaded so I have no Windows CD's although I have a key code for it on the back of my laptop. Is there anyway I can fix my computer and save the data on it too? If not what is the cheapest way of fixing it.
All help gratefully received!!!!!
bacillus
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February 1st, 2011 11:00
If you have a buddy with an xp sp3 cd then you can use that for the repair.
RobinBredin
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February 1st, 2011 11:00
Have you tried pressing F8 if you have vista, or ctrl + F11 if you have XP when you see the dell splash screen, and trying to do a repair from there.