Error message windows\system32\config\system does anyone know what to do to get it working again

Hi
This above errot message comes up when i try to booth up the computer, when bought the compyer did not come with disk butwas pre installed, its rather urgent as my dad's medical files are on there, any help will be appreciated

Hi silvanavandijk,
It would be very helpful if you post the whole error and not just the filename. Also it would be very useful to know what OS version/edition (for example: Windows Vista Prof x64) and thinkpad model you got.
I have seen errors that appear right when Windows start to load with a black screen that says windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt or something like that. Is that what you experience? I have also only seen this problem with computers running Windows Vista, are you using Vista?
If this is the problem you see the solution is to boot from a Windows DVD and choose the repair option instead of starting the windows installation. That should fix the problem. Another option would be if you got a image backup of the computer. Without the DVD i don't know how to fix this problem or if it's even possible.
-gan

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