I have a Toshiba satellite LapTop and I am trying to start it up and I am getting this message:\n\nWindows Could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:\nWINDOWS SYSTEM32 CONFIG SYSTEM\n\nyou can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup CD-ROM.\nselect "R" at the first screen to start repair.\n\nbut I do not have the setup CD-ROM what can I do?
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One last try, start the system and keep pressing the key "F8" you will come to a screen where it will ask you how you want the system to start........choose the number which corresponds to "last known good configuration"....... if everything is good then you can have your system working....\n\nElse if you can get a help from your firend take his OS CD and reload your system, but you got to remember your systems original OS Key number.........
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~ Would you please edit your post and give more details about what you're trying to do ?\n\nAre you trying to reinstall your operating system, drivers ???\n\nPlease be as specific as possible, so we can better assist you.\n\n\n\nEDIT:\n~ I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, things came up.\n\nFirst, backup all your important files before you do anything else!!\n\nHave you tried/considered  a Repair install? \nI would try that first.\n\nThis is from Dell's site:\nhttp://service.dell.com/dell/kb/tech_support/view_article/1,,6418+6429+18287,00.html\n\nAlso here:\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nIf that isn't what you need, then here's a couple of sites that provide a  "step by step" for a reinstall. \n\nJust remember if your XP CD doesn't have SP2 on it, this too will need to be reinstalled.\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp\n\nhttp://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nhttp://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html\n\nDon't forget when you do a reinstall that you have to "re-activate" your copy of Windows with Microsoft.\n\n~ I sincerely wish you the best with this endeavor, and I hope it goes easily for you. :)
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go to "run" on the "start menu" and type in "msconfig" without the quotes. Then launch "system recovery". It should be on a button near the botton. =P
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Your tiles are probably there somewhere...\n\nTry booting in safe mode - delete all existing disks and controllers in device manager and let Windows re-detect them.\n\nTry swapping IDE cables and plug it into the secondary instead of the primary - or whichever's different.  Also use a different power connector.\n\nIf you have anything like Norton SystemWorks, try booting off of the CD and then check the disk from there.\n\nLook and ask around and see if you can find something you can burn to CD and boot from it.\n\nDo you have another disk on the system now?  Where are you sending this from?\n\nDON'T REFORMAT IT!
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After you have tried the last suggestion you might want to try this:\n\nRemove any CD/DVD's and floppies also any USB devices then re-boot, if you are still getting the same problem re-boot again but when the PC is starting up (after the initial beep at the BIOS check at start) just keep tapping the F8 function key about once per second you will then be presented with a menu, one of its options will be to start in Safe Mode, select this and see if the PC will start into XP for you, if it does then it most likely means that you have an updated or corrupt driver that is causing the problem and you will need to do some detective work to find out what it is.\nIf you still can't get in to Windows then things are more severe, if you have a Boot Floppy and have an Anti-Virus scanner then check for infections.\n\nThere is a WARNING! I should give you here before you do anything else, if your PC has data that you have not backed up and is important to you or other users of the PC, then DO NOT do anything more, as without proper knowledge of what to do next you can LOSE ALL data, get the PC to someone qualified to repair it.
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when getting into wondows try using the sytem restore function.\n\nYour can also try to run scanreg. This is done by using the windows start up disk and typing scanreg at the dos prompt it may be called regscan also. I forget witch one. \n\nIt sound like a missing file or a program that has been uninstalled. \n\nThere are two possible basic problems\n\n1. a missing file, of an un installed progarm or an accidently deleted file.\n\n2. A windows regisrty link problem. This can be fix by using the scanreg ultility.\n\n3. there  also may be a link to the file in the windows starup files like system.ini or orther windows configuration file. This may be corrected in the system configuration file ultility. I dont know wich version of windows you are using.Windows xp id diffrient from me\n\nI hope that this points you in th right direction.
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you need a windows disc. something has happened to you system files on the HD, it might jsut be a cable came out though, have a check when the computer is turned off.
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It is possible that the file himem.sys could be corrupt or missing. To determine this, boot from a known good bootable floppy diskette. If you are able to successfully boot from a bootable diskette, it is likely the copy of the himem.sys on the hard disk drive is corrupt or missing or not setup properly in the config.sys. If you encounter the same issue, skip to physical memory issue.\n\nBecause it is possible that the file may be missing or corrupt, once at the A:&#92;> prompt type the bellow commands.\n\nIf you are running MS-DOS 6.x or Windows 3.x type:\n\ncopy himem.sys c:&#92;windows <press enter>\ncopy himem.sys c:&#92;dos <press enter>\ncopy himem.sys c:&#92; <press enter>\n\nIf, when typing any of the above commands, you receive a prompt that the file already exists, ensure to overwrite it. Note: While this file generally is only located in the Windows directory, it is possible for it also to be located in the root or DOS directory.\n\nIf you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, type:\n\ncopy himem.sys c:&#92;windows <press enter>\n\nIf when typing any of the above commands you receive a prompt that the file already exists, ensure to overwrite it.\n\nReboot the computer; if the issue continues to occur, verify that the config.sys is properly setup. The line himem.sys should read:\n\nDEVICE=C:&#92;WINDOWS&#92;HIMEM.SYS\n\nor\n\nDEVICE=C:&#92;DOS&#92;HIMEM.SYS
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Hmm you might want to do a system restore. It sounds like you got a corrupted drive.\n\nTry going to START then RUN then type msconfig and hit enter. Go to the STARTUP tab. Then you might want to get rid of some startup programs thats conflicting with your computer that loads when your computer boots up. Try and download http://www.avast.com and do a scan on your computer to see whats wrong.\n\nAlso click on My computer and then right click on your C drive and choose the scan option and do a scan on your computer to see what errors might need fixing.\n\nThen just reboot and see if the errors stopped.
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when i get probs like that i just start from fresh if your pc works the same as mine just restart comp and pressf8 or f11 continuously and follow instructions.only problem with this is it wipes everything off.ie .security downloads etc so will have to put all back on but its like having a new comp but make you got discs you need first .good luck.allways works 4 me.
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hey I was able to find this for you I hope this helps...\n\nhttp://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modItemList.jsp\n\ngood luck I'll keep a look out for ur driver!
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Try doing this..... Start Menu.... run........ type "ms config"   Look in there for it... careful not to change to much stuff. And if you cant find it. Go Start ........ Control Pannel...... Add/Remove Software...... then look there.. if you see nothing try installing again and make sure that the disk is compatable with your computer.... good luck
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Is your computer equipped with a tv tuner card and is it hooked up?\nIf it is and you are getting errors when trying to use that part of the software then, you will need to reinstall because either the drivers or the software has been corrupted.  \nReinstalling isn't that big of a deal, just make sure to backup any files and folders you deem important, either onto discs or into a backup hard drive or even transfer them from there current location to a folder on the root of the drive (c:&#92;)\nThen when reinstalling you'll get a couple of options on the first screen, one is to do a new install or drop to the recovery console, if you have computer savy and know exactly which files you need you can use the recovery console to extract those files into your existing installation, if not select to do a new install.\nIt'll find your previous installation and ask if you want to keep your current file system, select that option and it'll only reinstall the OS and overwrite any bad or missing files.....
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When you get a STOP error message like this its almost certainly a device driver problem or related to a device driver which your system cannot load at start up.\n\nThe problem is that STOP errors like this are BAD news because the operating system has a MAJOR problem or could even be damaged, i.e. missing files. There are two or three approaches you can try inorder to resolve this (the easiest first hardest last).\n\n1) You can reboot the machine & key F8 at start up just after the windows logo shows. This gives you a menu, from the menu choose the "last known good" option and key return/enter and the machine will attempt to load a stable system. If that works fine and good. (this option uses a saved undamaged copy of the windows registry).\n\n2) You could run a boot logging process to help you find the specific device driver which is causing the OS to bork. Again reboot and key F8 but this time, see the option which offers boot logging. This helps by creating a log file that usually shows which files are causing the problem or are missing.\n\n3) Restore from backups you have (NOT the OS system restore feature, or roll the system back) I'm talking proper previously made backups made precifically for restoration if you have made them.\n\n4) Re-install the whole of windows, your Apps, drivers and data (the whole shooting match!). Windows might allow you to run a repair and that might also be an option which could work.\n\nBest of luck with that, IR
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No cds? Gonna be hard unless Dell Has a System Recovery Software installed on the system so look for that program. If not try the system restore feature for Windows in System Tools under accessories. If nothing, borrow a ORIGINAL copy of Windows XP Setup CD and reinstall windows. Laterz
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incase this might cause you problems later....goto start>>programs>>accessories>>system tools>>backup...click on emergency repair disk (this will make a backup disk with boot files).\ncons: must have floppy disk, furthermore most pcs dont come with floppy drives no more.\nalternative: use windows xp cd and run repair program.
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It happens, just go to 'my computer', then find the drive and double click, it will then start up. It can get annoying but windows is lame so what do you expect?