Hi list For the past few months I have been having a recurring problem with my computer. I'm using XP Pro SP1, N.I.S 2004, W.E 4.5. Everything runs well for a few weeks and when at boot-up I get the following message:- Windows cannot load as the file \windows\system32\config\system is missing or corrupt. I have tried to repair this file - unsuccessfully with the result that each time this fault occurs I just re-format. Perhaps someone can help. HTH John ** To leave the list, send a message to:- ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq