How repair OS without installing Windows completely?

I have a A10 notebook that crashed after a virus or worm attack.( I think).
It came with two recovery discs and a driver etc disc.
It boots, but cannot start windows XP, because the file \windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt. It tells me that I can attemt repair of this file by starting Windows setup using the original Windows setup CD-ROM, after which I need to select 'r' at the first screen.
I do not have a Windows setup disc, Windows XP must be on the recovery discs. These give me the option to completely reinstall windows, which I am loath to do. Another option is for Prof. users, but I do not see the use for it.
How do I repair or reinstall config sys without re installing windows completely??
With regards,
Hans

Hi Hans
As far as I know its not possible to copy some singles files from the recovery CD, because its just an image on CD. I think the only way to solve this problem is to recover your system with recovery CD.
If anybody has other ideas please share with us.
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