Protect Yourself From The Windows/System32/Config Error Message | Schrock
Summary
This tutorial will also show you how to backup and/or restore your windows/system32/config files to protect your computer against the dreaded windows/System32/config system missing error message. In the first scenario, the system file is simply corrupt or missing and needs to be replaced with Windows XPs backup copy. The first step in recovering from this problem is to boot into the Recovery Console and replace the missing or damaged system file with a backup copy. We would strongly suggest that you seek the advice and experience of a local computer repair shop to copy this data to CD or DVD for you before you reinstall Windows. The following backup utility only works on computers that are currently functioning properly and are not suffering from the "Windows/System32/Config/System file missing or corrupt" error.