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Corrupt files

Luno · 2009-08-11 22:01:32

So I got my computer second hand well it was from someone my brother worked with but anyways I didn't get any of the original Windows Xp setup discs with it (I think) and now it wont boot. A screen just comes up saying Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:…

11-08-2009 10:01pm

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Luno

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So I got my computer second hand well it was from someone my brother worked with but anyways I didn't get any of the original Windows Xp setup discs with it (I think) and now it wont boot. A screen just comes up saying Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
I am ripping my hair out on what to do I havn't a clue about computers tbh and if anyone knows how I can get my way outta this it would be great

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#2 12-08-2009 2:30pm

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You'll need disks...

You could try downloading and installing Windows 7 RC1. It's free for the moment from the MS website.

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