Satellite 2430 XP Boot Problem

Windows XP won't load on my Satellite 2430-402 laptop saying that the C:\Windows\System32\config\system file is missing or corrupted and to try running the repair option.
I have 2 Toshiba Recovery CD's from which I have managed to run the DOS-based recovery programme which has 2 options:
1. Full Restore, which I don't want to do
2. Selective Restore, which I do want to do, but have no instructions
I do not appear to have an XP CD from which I could run Microsoft's recovery application.
Can anyone provide me with the steps to undertake a selective recovery from Toshiba's (actually Symantec's) dos-based recovery CD?
Thanks

Hi,
In this case I am always merciless. Back-up data and make new installation. Only then I am 100% sure that everything works properly. :)
Anyway, if you want to make new installation with Recovery CD there are two possibilities:
- Standard mode (whole partition will be deleted and OS new installed)
- Expert mode (you can chose on what partition you want to install OS)
Very important is that there is no Repair option. This option you can find on Microsoft WindowsXP CD.
There are few possibilities to try to repair your OS. You can try to replace defective system file. Copy system files from another PC and replace it. I must also tell you that there is no 100% guarantee that it will be successful.
You can also try to provide Microsoft WindowsXP CD (full version). Maybe you can have some success with repair option.
Next possibility is to use Windows Recovery Console. I assume you have access to a second computer. Go here for instructions which may help you.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058
This article describes the functionality and limitations of the Windows Recovery Console. If your Microsoft Windows XP-based computer does not start correctly or if it does not start at all, you can use the Windows Recovery Console to help you recover your system software.
A few days ago here was interesting posting about this theme. You can find it on:
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=1823
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