corrupted/missing file

When i restarted my computer yesterday, t0day i on it, i can't get into the windows.. it says : Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupted: /WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM.. What should I do? I inserted the windows CD.. I wanted to repair it. But I don't know to type what to recovery it.. Need help badly...

 

You don't say if you have a normal XP install CD or some sort of 'repair/recovery' CD from the PC maker.

If you have a normal XP CD then How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP should tell you all you need to know about the process.

 

Or, you could try to recover by using a backup registry hive. Directions here:

Error Message: Windows Could Not Start Because the C:\windows\system32\config\system File is Missing or Corrupt

 

Thanks for the replies.... I tried it again... I followed what it say for the commands likes
CD C:\Windows\System32\ConfigREN system system.oldCOPY C:\Windows\Repair\system
But as for C:\Windows\Repair\system , I couldn't type the system.. It say the name specified is not a directory... But it is under the dir. What should i do ? Please Help..

 

Thanks a lot... I solved the problem