Thanks for the replies.
Hellsbrink, I switch on my daughters laptop and it says,
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
Pressing F8 on startup gives me 12 options, including
Safe Mode
Last known good configuration
Directory Services Restore Mode
Debugging Mode
Reboot
But there is nothing bout a partition.
The compter is an E-System 3087
There are no precious files on the computer.
Thanks.