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NT-Svr boot issue, \System file problem.

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by an_it_guy

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My WindowsNT Server was abruptly shut-down due to a power-fluctuation, and after that its not booting up. This is the message that its giving:

Windows NT could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\winnt\system32\\config\SYSTEM

What can I do to correct this problem. I had a package running on that system, which needs to be accessed somehow, ASAP!!

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by mike jones

You normally can recover the config\system folder by running chkdsk.

You would do this by putting the harddisk into a working PC and then by running chkdsk against the faulty disk. This normally recovers the folder and you can put in back into the server.

However, because you mention this is a server, this might prove difficult because you might be using raid etc which means you cannot just take the disk out.

In this case, I would suggest purchasing Winternals NTFS DOS, which allows you to boot from a floppy disk and see NTFS drives and has disk checking tools included.

You will need to provide more information regarding your hardware if you need further assistance.

by an_it_guy

Ok, you r right, heres more about my Server:
Its a Compaq Proliant800, with two SCSI discs, onboard SCSI controller, and cannot be easily removed like the normal IDE drives. I have one more pc of same configuration, which currently i m using for some testing; I dont know if I can use this other box in some ways. I am currently trying to use this spare box by adding the 2 SCSI discs to this spare box, which also has 2SCSI discs, but i dont know how to set up the BIOS on the Server to point to the disc from where i want to boot.

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