hi my name is Tareq, im having some problems with my computer, when i switch it on it brings up a black screen and it says: "windows could not start beacuse the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM. it also says you could attempt to repair this file by starting windows setupusing the original setup CD-ROM. select 'r' at rhe first screen to start repair. now i bought my computer from a friend which didnt give me the CD's. what can i do please.
the system need to repair the registry and system files, but to do this you do need a cd, you can use anybodies XP cd as long as it's the same as yours eg Home or Pro.
If you are at any time asked for a product key you can use your own number normally on asticker at the rear of desktops or on the underside of notebooks.
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