C\windows\system32\config\system corrupt

[mscrx]

I wonder how the system32 directory can be empty. this wouldn't have many reason...? a "virus" or even the admin account would not be able to delete everything in this folder, would it? and windows would not "self-terminate" (yeah, I love this phrase from T2 - lol).
So what else could have caused this? a broken hdd would be my best guess.
but I can't believe the folder is just empty. please verify this when you are back home. it just doesn't make sense... hmm.

mscrx

btw what is "League Against Norton"?

 

[saspinall]

sorry for the delay replying, i was ill yesterday. Yes the system32 folder is completely empty so it looks like a full restore. I can still archive off all documents though if i can find a way of installing a cd writing software onto the bartpe cd and recreate the bartpe cd cant i?

Stu

 

[mscrx]

that is weird...
ok, you can try this for burning from bartpe:
http://www.supportpcs.co.uk/bartpe/recovery.html
or just attach an usb hdd and copy the data on it

good luck!
mscrx

 

[saspinall]

I reinstalled windows xp, using my original disk, and told it to overwrite the existing c:\\windows directory and low and behold it looks as if everything has gone back to normal.

Thanks for your help

Stuart