Juan handed
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So,I have this Dell Inspiron laptop since 2004.Runs with XP.
Computer has been running real loopey recently.A few weeks ago it had a problem at start-up where I got a screen telling me about corrupted or orphaned files being fixed,took about 15 minutes,but it finally started Windows when that was complete.
So,now at start-up I get a black screen that says:
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 Wiindows Setup using original setup CD-rom.Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.
The problem with installing the CD-rom is that I beleive the optical drive is busted.I haven't loaded anything into it in over a year and can't even get the CD holder to eject.( I have had to basically pry it with my thumbnail to get it to eject in the past.
When I did open it and insert the CD,it seems like it attempts to spin it a few times and then gives up.
The computer also makes a lot of shuffling and clicking noises within it's gizzards when I turn it on.
There is stuff inside it I would definately like to recover.Thanks,please help.
So,do you suspect a hard-drive problem...and could I replace the DVD drive in the state it is in now,somehow?
Computer has been running real loopey recently.A few weeks ago it had a problem at start-up where I got a screen telling me about corrupted or orphaned files being fixed,took about 15 minutes,but it finally started Windows when that was complete.
So,now at start-up I get a black screen that says:
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 Wiindows Setup using original setup CD-rom.Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.
The problem with installing the CD-rom is that I beleive the optical drive is busted.I haven't loaded anything into it in over a year and can't even get the CD holder to eject.( I have had to basically pry it with my thumbnail to get it to eject in the past.
When I did open it and insert the CD,it seems like it attempts to spin it a few times and then gives up.
The computer also makes a lot of shuffling and clicking noises within it's gizzards when I turn it on.
There is stuff inside it I would definately like to recover.Thanks,please help.
So,do you suspect a hard-drive problem...and could I replace the DVD drive in the state it is in now,somehow?