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I get the message Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM it tells me to use the set up CD=ROM I attached an external drive and inserted the CD but nothing happens. What next?

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    I get the message Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM it tells me to use the set up CD=ROM I attached an external drive and inserted the CD but nothing happens. it's an EEE PC and there is no CD ROM on the computer. What next?

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Try press F8 while windows startup and select last known good configuration option. still problem persists, then select safe mode and try to restore it to last working date & time.

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    I have not got any update from you? Hope your problem got resolved.



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Hello,

Enter your Windows OS installation CD into your ASUS laptop's CD-ROM, then restart your computer.
When your computer restarts, instead of booting up normally you will now see a Windows "Welcome" screen. Press "Enter" to continue. At the next screen, press "F8" to accept the Windows licensing agreement.

From here, i believe you can continue the process to reload or repair the operating system on your system.

Take care.





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    its an eee pc.. there is not cd rom that's why I'm using the external drive

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