Re: W2kSBS Repair Doesnt Work....? Files in System32/config/system

[Guest Karenlc]

Re: W2kSBS Repair Doesnt Work....? Files in System32/config/system

 

The website you directed me to walked me through the process for fixing my

computer. Thanks for all of your help! I am now up and running again!

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Thanks,

 

Karen

 

 

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>

> "Velish" <Velish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:833F4953-25C9-4A7A-A5EB-B4985D293692@microsoft.com...

> > ... are apparently missing or damaged, but there is no actual file name

> > telling me which ones are missing or damaged. The exact message is

> > "Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or

> > corrupt.

> > \WINNT\SYSTEM\CONFIG\SYSTEMced startup options for windows 2000, press F8.

> >

> > You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 2000 Setup using

> the

> > original setup floppy disk or CDROM.

> > Select "r" at the first screen to start repair."

> >

> > I have run the recovery console but cant use FIXBOOT or FIXMBR as I cannot

> > allow the partition tables or Exchange information to be damaged in any

> way.

> > I havent been able to replace files in the system folder as the message

> > doesnt tell me which ones are missing or corrupt.

> >

> > When I try to run the Repair function Windows setup tells me it cant find

> a

> > Windows installation. I have installed the PERC 3 drivers.

> >

> > I am at a loss how to recover this drive without losing information on the

> > drive. If anyone could help I would be very grateful.

> > Thanks in advance.

> >

>

> This might help:

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;269075

>

> On a related subject: The iron rule of computing says that all important

> files must be backed up to an independent medium once a week.

> Many people chose to ignore this rule until they suffer a king hit.

>

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