Need Help with XP Problem

Hi All,

My Windows XP Machine will not boot. It tells me that the file windows
\system32\config\system file is missing or corrupt.

I realize that this is likely a registry problem, and I have tried
everything I can find on the net to resolve this. The strange thing
is that no matter what I do, Windows does not see my hard drive. So I
can't install, re-install, or repair windows. Even in the system
recovery console, every partition that I choose is "not valid, or
there is no disk in the drive".

I am running a SATA hard drive and everything is connected properly.
I have backed up all my data using a HD enclosure, but I'd prefer not
to have to reinstall a ton of applications, etc. as I need this
machine up and running as it was as soon as possible.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
.

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