If it was the "system" file, then it holds the information based on you Hardware configuration. This will need to be restored from the original file that was created when the system was installed.
You will probably be ok with the software that has been installed, but will need to reinstall NAV if you have it.
I would recommend reinstalling SP2 as well after you get the system running again.
This is the Microsfot Information on the subject
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307545
I would
not do ALL that they tell you,
as you will have to reinstall ALL your software. So do this one first and see if it recovers.
Boot from XP CD selecting the r option. Once in the recovery console, cd to windows directory.
Quote:
md tmp
copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
delete c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
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Now reboot..
If more than the system registry file has become corrupt, then a new message should appear, however experience has shown me that this should recover the system.
Once you have it back .... reinstall SP2.
I had problems with these two also.
Windows Installer
Windows Script 5.6
Good Luck