System corrupt

When i try to boot up my computer a screen comes up saying:


Windows could not start because the following file is missing
or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

You can attempt to repair this file by atarting windows setup
using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.


I do as it says, and the "repair" console comes up, but it just puts me into the MS-DOS console and expects me to magicly know what to type to repair it. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Badi

 

You may be better off doing a repair installation. Instead of pressing "R" at the first screen, keep going. After F8 to agree to license, you will be given the option to do a repair.

If you'd prefer to pursue your original option, directions here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

 

Thankyou