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How to attempt to repair my pc w/out using cd rom
windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt. /windows/system32/config/system.
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hi balboanelson,
could you remove the other topic you started? - i edited the text of the other one into this question - it's the same problem and there are possible ways to fix it.
first of all - here is the knowledge base article from microsoft about the error message - the problem is - without an optical drive or a working xp setup on an usb stick - you're stuck here.
if the eee pc is still in it's original configuration - it could recover it's operationg system with one keystroke - but normally that means that all your data will be gone after that.
after you powered on the eee, hit F9 (around a second after the bios splash screen) and the eee then loads a menu:
Normal Boot
Perform Disk Scan
Restore Factory Settings
in your case you should use the last entry
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You would have to have a recovery disc to fix this issue. I don't know of any way to do it without.
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+ Agreed Ralph
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there's this bunch of sites that teach you to install the XP recovery CD to USB flash drive, i tried doing those tricks but still not succesfull all i got is boot somthin errors
let me know if you find any easy steps for recovery CD to USB boot
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