Windows XP tells me the System32/Config file is missing or corrupt so could not start. to attempt to repair it I am told to start Windows setup using the original setup CD-Rom, then select 'r' a the first screen.
This would be fine if I had such a disk.
Windows was preinstalled; I have a Restore disk but this of course puts the computer back to its factory state - a process I've been through before and it takes ages to reinstall all the programms etc.
Is there anyway I can fix the problem? I tried copying the file from another computer but it wouldn't let me.
Would getting hold of a secondhand CD-Rom work? Obviously I have my registered number.
Any help greatly appreciated.
This would be fine if I had such a disk.
Windows was preinstalled; I have a Restore disk but this of course puts the computer back to its factory state - a process I've been through before and it takes ages to reinstall all the programms etc.
Is there anyway I can fix the problem? I tried copying the file from another computer but it wouldn't let me.
Would getting hold of a secondhand CD-Rom work? Obviously I have my registered number.
Any help greatly appreciated.