Windows\system32\config\system error

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so i got the windows\system32\config\system error, and ive done everything i know, to try and fix it, i tried putting the hd in another comp and have it auto repair, that didnt work, i got an xp cd, and tried to use the repair function, but when i try to do anything, it says that there isnt a cd or a floppy in the drive, or it will say access denied, and i even tried to reinstall xp, but when i go to install is shows i dont have a hd, and then crashes, so im not sure what to do now
 
this has worked for several users ...

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C:\Windows\system32\Restore\rstrui.exe

hum; have you ever try this option? the \repair directory is minimal and
the registry files there are NEVER updated from an install; ergo
anything you've installed will be lost in the sense that the necessary
registry entries will be missing even though all the files are still
present ;(

here's one kb article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312368/en-us

another http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312369/en-us

the procedure referencing the \repair folder is only STEP-1 of a THREE
step process documented here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545/en-us

following all three steps is fruitful (ie it works well) as I can attest
from my need to recover a corrupt registry
 
the problem is that when i go to try and use the /r it doensnt work, when i type the cd \windows it says there is no floppy in disk or cd in the drive i can get the hd to boot in safe mode when i put the hd in another computer, if there is anyway to fix the hd that way,
 
If this comes up when you try to boot, on a black screen,, windows\system32\config\system error,

On a system With windows XP, it is a bogus error. Windows XP doesn't use this. I know this because it came out of nowhere on my machine.

You may have to go into the BIOS (usually 'delete' after logo, before OS would attempt the load) change Boot sequence to CD first> Exit and Save. Put the CD in and 'press any key'. IF you're lucky as I was, it will boot and you won't lose anything- I didn't have to use the Recovery Console or actually do a repair.

I don't know what causes this bogus error. Mine came out of nowhere on a clean, well maintained machine.
 
Bogus Error? It may be an incorrect error, but it is definitely a very, very common error and error message, caused by registry errors.

This is the common wording of the error: Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
or
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE

a. Boot from an XP disc.
b. Press the R Key at the first R=Repair choice
c. Select the number that relates to the location for the Windows XP installation you wish to repair. Usually this will be #1
d. Type your administrator password when asked
e. cd \windows\system32\config
f. Depending on which section was corrupted:

ren software software.bad or ren system system.bad

g. Depending on which section has been corrupted copy \windows\repair\system
copy \windows\repair\software

h. Remove the CD and type exit

If that does not work then use the XP install disk, then when you choose to install over the current XP installation you will be given the option to repair the current Windows install
This will assure you do not lose all your data.
 
Perhaps I should have explained better:

Windows XP doesn't use the Config.Sys which is a DOS start-up file, so it's a bogus message on XP- something else is trying to access it.
 
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