Help with boot error

When i boot my Acer Laptop, i get error WIndows could not start because
the following file is missing or corrupt
\windows\system32\config\system
suggest repair.
My acer restore disk does not allow for simple XP repair.
So i tried to use my repair on a second XP copy i had. WHen i try this,
it says Inspecting----- then suddenly dies saying - "NTDETECT failed"
So now, even with an XP disc, i cant even get to the recovery console
or repair.
So any ideas are welcome!
thanks
SHreenath

Have you consulted your Acer Manual?
http://support.acer-euro.com/documents/manuals.html

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England

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> When i boot my Acer Laptop, i get error WIndows could not start because
> the following file is missing or corrupt
> \windows\system32\config\system
> suggest repair.
> My acer restore disk does not allow for simple XP repair.
> So i tried to use my repair on a second XP copy i had. WHen i try this,
> it says Inspecting----- then suddenly dies saying - "NTDETECT failed"
> So now, even with an XP disc, i cant even get to the recovery console
> or repair.
> So any ideas are welcome!
> thanks
> SHreenath
>