Windows boot error: 'The system registry file is missing or corrupt'

The problem: Windows cannot boot because registry hives are corrupted or missing.

Symptoms: Boot error indicating registry file missing/corrupt (often SYSTEM hive); WinRE loop.

Likely cause: Disk corruption, failed update, or abrupt shutdown leading to registry hive corruption.

Category: Boot & Startup · Difficulty: Advanced · Windows: Both

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