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Will not start missing or corrupt file
I have an Inspiron B130 with Windows XP OS that is about 3 years old.
I turned it on and got this message, "Could not start missing or corrupt file: \windows\system32\config\system."
I have the windows setup CD. Can anyone provide me with a step by step procedure to repair this condition. I don't want to do a restore.
Thanks in advance for help.
I ran the extended test and got the following error codes:
Error Code 0F00:0244 Msg Block 56990838:uncorrectable data error or media is write protected
Error Code 0F00:1A4 Msg Block 56990838:uncorrectable data error or media is write protected
Does this mean tht I need a new HD?
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Posted December 3rd, 2009 05:00
The most common cause of this error is a failing hard drive that has developed bad sectors.
Boot the system to the Dell diagnostics by pressing F12 at powerup. Run the EXTENDED (NOT just the quick) hard drive test. This will take 90-120 min or so. If any errors result, replace the hard drive with a new, 2.5" 9.5 mm EIDE (NOT SATA), 120 G or smaller, otebook drive and reload Windows.
If you have data on the drive you haven't backed up, it MAY be possible to recover some or all of it. To attempt this, remove the drive, mount it in a 2.5" USB 2.0 drive case, attach it to a working system and copy what you can still read.
Then purchase TWO drives - one to replace the failing one, and the other to use for keeping backups.