C:\windwos\system32\config\sys... corrupt/missing? help with ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD on recovery console?

error:


windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: c:\windows\system32\config\system





since the file "system" does not exist in the folder config and the c:\windows\recover folder, and found system.bak in c:\windows\recover, i typed this(since i read in the forum that this might fix the problem):





copy c:\windows\recover\system.bak c:\windows\system32\config\system





1 file(s) copied





so i restarted my laptop and it went througn the windows page but then this error dialog box appear and says:





"when trying to update a password, this return status indicates that the value provided as the current password is incorrect"





so i went back to the recovery console and tried to fix this again but now it would ask for ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD which i have no clue what it is.





does anyone know how i can get pass through this? i really need my laptop for my final examinations coming this march :(





thank you

C:\windwos\system32\config\sys... corrupt/missing? help with ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD on recovery console?
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Reply:Try using this command line utility





http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsser...





its a standard command line tool used in windows you don't have to download anything. Just follow the syntax and don't worry about your password hassle's. You should be good from there.
Reply:What brand of computer do you have and what operating system
Reply:if its the Admin password your after?


Download trinity Rescure kit.


burn it to a Cd


place in your Laptops cd drive, and boot it up


Run in defualt mode


Type : winpass and press enter


This will access the admin account.


And if working correctly.....


it comes to a point where you have to type again. And it will say something about passwords


type either * or a new password and press enter. Then type reboot and press enter again, and remove your CD.


This will change the admin pass if done correct. More detailled instructions can be found on TRK home page.





http://trinityhome.org/Home/index.php?wp...





But if the admin account is a hidden one (havent worked out how to get into them yet) You can change it but still not access it. Hope this helps, This kit can be used to fix other parts of windows, once again more details on the website provided.