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Mr. Susan · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Location: death row

I bought a computer from someone on Dave's, it had been working fine, and then randomly last week I got this error:

"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."

What the heck should I do? It was a pirated version of windows, and I don't have a CD. Is there someway to fix it myself, or do I need someone trained to do it?

I don't care about lose of information.

Thanks for any help!

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

The terms are actually technotard or techtard...

You need the windows CD -- should be somebody you know with a copy (everybody knows somebody with a copy).

Mr. Susan · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Location: death row

Ok, techtard sounds good.

I don't think I know anybody with a copy of windows on CD honestly.

hanguker · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Location: Korea

This Youtube video might help you in obtaining a copy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeIpl0XBnos

asparker · Joined: 13 Apr 2005

Just to avoid future problems, it makes sense to keep one on hand. Heck, since you're already using a pirated version, make a few copies and give them to friends to be on the safe side.