corrupted registry files

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hi all,
my problem is that i got an error saying 'the following
file is missing and corrupt' for the
system32/config/system file (windows could not be loaded)
and i followed online help to correct this. thing is, now
my comp is working but i couldn't carry out part two step
9 of this page:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=307545

because i can't find the snapshot file they're referring
to, or any of the REGISTRY files. i've done everything
else, my comp seems to be working, but i'd like to finish
off this process anyway. what can i do? thanks so much,
guys. i'd be grateful if you could help.
take care

suni