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broken computer ? :/
i turn on my computer and it says "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM" i googled how to fix it, but it isnt helping. for starters, i dont have the windows xp cd they're talking about. someone please help! my life is on my computer and i dont have it saved other places :/
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Ok, just a couple of things to add.
First, you can always try to back up your data without fixing the computer (I would). Just take out the hard disk and put it into a working machine. Or have someone do it for you if you do not know how.
It should be possible to access the files through the windows running on the other computer.
Next, if you do get into safemode like described below, you can try a system restore. The computer should ask you automatically if you want to do one. However, I would first say no and back up the files. Then go in again and say yes. Pick a date from before you had problems and it might help.
Good luck
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Try this (if it doesn't work, you need to go to professionals)
I have a dell and had that problem.
While the computer is first starting up (before the windows loading screen) click F8... if you do it at the right time, it'll bring you to a screen that asks you how you want to start the computer. From here, scroll to "safe mode with networking" and let the computer start.
From here, your computer should start...it will look strange, but like I said, it should start. You need to save/backup all your files to a disk or USB, because it's very likely that your computer needs proper fixing (which means deleting all your files)
Hope this works.
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Call the place you bought it from. If you got it from Dell they will help you if you have the warranty.
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