Windows Server 2003 will not boot

i trying upgrade symantec anti virus , when failed uninstall needed use clean wipe program provided symantec.  after rebooting computer, receiving error windows not start because following file is   missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system.  there way of fixing problem?

if system hive corrupt, , assuming tried lkg (f8 , choose last known good), may possible rename system hive found
in
%systemroot%\system32\config\system
system.old
rename
%systemroot%\system32\config\system.alt
to
%systemroot%\system32\config\system

you can try using recent backup found in
%systemroot%\repair\regback

if fails haven't choice copy/ use
original-as-installed system hive from
%systemroot%\repair\system
to
%systemroot%\system32\config\system
you'll need reinstall device drivers hardware added since original os install.

to start recovery console, start computer windows 2003 installation media. @ "welcome setup" screen. press f10 or r repair windows 2003 installation, , press c use recovery console. recovery console prompts administrator password.  if not have correct password, recovery console not allow access computer. if incorrect password entered 3 times, recovery console quits , restarts computer. note if registry corrupted or missing or no valid installations found, recovery console starts in root of startup volume without requiring password. cannot access folders, can carry out commands such chkdsk, fixboot, , fixmbr limited disk repairs. once password has been validated, have full access recovery console, limited access hard disk. can access following folders on computer: drive root, %systemroot% or %windir%

 

 

 

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regards, dave patrick ....
microsoft certified professional
microsoft mvp [windows]

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