[elite86]

I'm using windows xp pro
I've got a lite-on combo cd drive :E

Basically I tried 2 fix my e drive because it wasn't reading cds (on dvds) and I think I put a virus on my computer

When I tried 2 restart it came up with something like..
Windows cannot start up properly due to a recent hardware of software change
Please start windows using
Safe mode
Safe mode and networking
Safe mode with command prompt
Start using most recent settings
Or normally

All lead basically to the same error message
\windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt
Put in the original SETUP cd and press are at 1st screen to repair

Sooo basically I don't have the original disk
I don't mind formatting the hard drive and putting it back to windows 98se (which I have disks for)

I have tried using the system restore floppy and cd but the computer won't read the cd!

I don't know if getting a new cd drive will solve the problem?

Help?

Shaun


Ps I wrote this all out the other day and for some reason my account got delete so sorry to anyone who replied to the other 1!