How do I boot from USB floppy on toshiba satellite? Desperate!

[dcputertech]

My immediate problem:
Toshiba satellite 5005-S504

1.Won't boot to windows XP home
"file is missing or corrupt Windows/System32/Config/System

2. Cannot boot to XP CD to run repair because
CD rom is bad... Has been for a couple of months.

3. I downloaded XP to floppy utility but cannot boot from my USB floppy which was working before.

4. I have tried holding the f12 key to select boot order. No response.

5. I have tried holding the U key which is supposedly a forced boot from USB floppy. No response.

ANY HELP IS GREATLY NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THanks
STeve

 

[bcastner]

As this is an emergency I will not give you the long version.

Do this:

http://www.digitalwebcast.com/2002/03_mar/tutorials/cw_boot_toot.htm

I am not sure of the devices you have installed, but you may need if possible to use the floppy setup/start to access Recovery Console:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994

 

[linney]

These threads discuss the option of accessing this drive from a second machine.

Mount an unbootable NTFS drive? !!HELP!! Tough one.
thread779-738178

Installing Windows XP on Laptop with no CDROM or Floppy
thread779-936949

 

[gpalmer711]

Another alternative if you have access to a cd burner is

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk/main.asp?content=corruptreg

Greg Palmer
Freeware Utilities for Windows Administrators.

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk