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in one of my systems every time i install windows i can get to the desktop but after i reboot it once i get this mesage (windows could not start because the following file was missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM) its windows xp pro any one know whats up?

I assume you're certain it's a good Windows install CD?

I'd consider these possibilities in this order:

- Bad RAM (Likeliest culprit. run a ram diagnostic like this one: http://www.memtest.org/)
- Bad hard drive
- Bad PSU

Originally posted by dick
in one of my systems every time i install windows i can get to the desktop but after i reboot it once i get this mesage (windows could not start because the following file was missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM) its windows xp pro any one know whats up?

u are in good hands with FP

also check and make sure the cpu heatsink and fan is seated right - i had that with a cpu heat sink not sitting right !

its a good coppy of windows i have it on another computer and the hard drive is good i put it in aonther system to check it and it checked out to be fine but ill try all ur other sugjestions