System 32 files corrupt or missing

[SaratogaTC]

Hi

I'm sure this must have been asked before, but I can't find any reference.

On starting my pc this morning I am faced with the 'missing or corrupt file \Windows\system32\config\system' message.

I run AVG virus checker daily and Zone Alarm Pro, but I fear this message may be letting me know there is a boot sector virus.

Could this be so, and is there any way of restarting the machine to purge the virus.

Any help will be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

SaratogaTC,

More likely you just have a corrupted system file. If you are running WinXP just use the CD to do either a repair or a fresh install.

Take Care,

Richard

[SaratogaTC]

Thanks Richard

All now back as it should be.

Dave

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

Dave,

That is great news! :ok:

Take Care,

Richard

P.S. How did you fix it?

[SaratogaTC]

Richard

As you suggested I used the Repair Console(?) and after a couple of failures it finally decided to repair and restart.

Oh the perversity of inanimate objects!

Appreciate your help.

Kind regards

Dave

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

Dave,

I am glad you got it to work.

Richard