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Hi everyone. I'm having a huge headache with my macbook right now, maybe someone can help? Sorry this post is so long!
Immediately after I click to boot into Windows I get this message with a black screen:
"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 Windows Setup using the original setup CD-Rom. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."
So, I restart and try and re-boot into Windows, but this time with the official Windows XP CD that I originally installed Windows with. But all I get is that same message, the CD doesn't even load. (CD is fine with no scratches, loads at option button start up)
Here is where I need help:
Now, before I boot into windows, and start up with the XP CD in when holding down the option key, I get the option of booting into OSX, XP, and then the CD. My question is, If I attempt a repair strait from the CD without being in the windows partition, do I run a risk of somehow erasing my OSX partition? On a normal PC running windows, I could just boot from the CD, hit "r" for recovery, and then give certain commands like fixmbr or fixboot. I just need to know, if I do this, It won't write over OSX will it? I'm really worried this might happen.
I'm honestly baffled how this happened. My XP side has only EVER been used for school work, never for recreation (that is reserved for OSX which I spend most of my time in). Quite a few programs at school only run on Windows, so that is why I need windows on my computer. I know that if worst came to worst, I may have to delete and re-install the windows partition or bootcamp, but I'd really only like to do that as a last resort. You see, being a school partition it had some school files on it that I hadn't had time to back up yet and I'd really hate to lose those documents.
So any suggestions?
Also, if I were to make an appointment at the Genius Bar at the local Apple Store would they be able to help me? Or maybe not because this is a "windows" issue, not a "osx issue"?
Sorry this is so long, any help is really appreciated! Thanks!

ShilohZeke:
Repair the Windows Boot Camp partition as recommended by the error message. You have it right. Boot by holding down the option key and then selecting boot from Windows CD. One of the options that it will give you is R to repair the windows installation. Once you choose this then it will find the windows installation on your Mac and repair it. It will NOT harm your OSx partition.
You can try making a genius appointment too if you are not comfortable doing this on your own. I have heard of cases where they at times have helped people with Windows issues on a Mac.
Axel F.

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*** NO MOUNT POINTS ***
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Partition 4 Primary 146 GB 1389 MB
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Partition 6 Recovery 19 GB 148 GB
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