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SaratogaTC

8th June 2004 09:02

System 32 files corrupt or missing

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.

8th June 2004 15:11

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

9th June 2004 08:13

Thanks Richard

All now back as it should be.

Dave

Naples Air Center, Inc.

9th June 2004 12:32

Dave,

That is great news! :ok:

Take Care,

Richard

P.S. How did you fix it?

SaratogaTC

9th June 2004 13:35

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.

9th June 2004 16:27

Dave,

I am glad you got it to work.

Richard

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