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  • Computer Help Requested: Invalid boot.ini file / CHKDSK /r /p freezes at 5% (posting in chat)

    09/30/2005 7:52:34 AM PDT · by jdm · 22 replies · 5,202+ views
    9-30-05
    Good morning fellow FReepers -- Been trying to "fix" my brother's computer. Upon booting, an error message is displayed: Invalid Boot.ini file Booting from c:\windows\ And then: Windows\System32\Config\System missing or corrupt. Can't get into safe mode. I booted from the XP Pro disc and ran the recovery console. Ran CHKDSK and am told: "The volume appears to be in good condition and was not checked. Use /p if you want to check the volume anyway." When running CHKDSK /p or CHKDSK /r the process hangs/freezes 5% in. I tried the command bootcfg /rebuild to no avail. The error is "Failed...