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Windows won't start

  • 08-12-2006 6:22pm
    #1
    Kevo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭


    hey
    My friend's laptop has stopped working. When it tries to load windows an error comes up saying that "/windows/system32/confing/system" is missing.
    I've tried using Ubuntu Live to replace the file, but I dont think Ubuntu has any display drivers for the graphics card because the screen is completely blank.
    Does anybody have any suggestions?

    If worst comes to worst, im gonna backup all the files on an external HD using ubuntu and try formatting, but I really dont want to do this.
    BTW, he doesnt have a windows disc.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Pretty sure you are going to need the Windows XP disc to use the Recovery console. Link here. Not sure if you can do anything without it.


  • #3
    Kevo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭Kevo


    Can I use my own cd to repair the installation or does it have to be his one? He has a cd key but no cd.


  • #4
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    it will probably have to be the same version of windows xp, ie. if he has xp pro you'll need an xp pro disc, the same for if he has home.


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