How Do I Repair Windows Xp Without a Cd?

How do I fix a missing system file in Windows XP without the recovery disk?

How to fix a Missing/Corrupt SYSTEM file in Windows XP without the Recovery CD

1. Step one – Create a USB Boot disk with Linux using Unetbootin. …
2. Step two – Boot into Linux off the USB. …
3. Step three – locating the System32/config folder. …
4. Step four – Copy last know SYSTEM file into C:WINDOWSsystem32config

How do I repair a corrupt Windows XP?

Here are the steps to run CHKDSK using the Windows XP Recovery Console:

1. Insert the Windows XP installation CD.
2. Restart the computer and boot from the CD.
3. Press any key to boot from the CD.
4. Press R when the Windows Options menu is loaded to access Repair Console.
5. Enter the Administrator password.