Booting into Windows XP prevented by missing or corrupt file

[Fenz]

I cannot boot into windows XP.
Upon XP boot up I get this:

hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software

This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
root/system32/config/software



A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer I'm
trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the safe modes
(with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to last good
configuration" option doesn't work either

I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up and go to
the recovery console option. I am the administrator and cannot log onto
windows xp there. I never even created a password for win XP. I simply
(without typing in password) push the ENTER button but it does no good

LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator files where
the created documents are and I suppose the outlook express data
oo ----->>

C:\Documents and Settings\administrator

If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the important
files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and just re-install
XP. I would not be posting here.

The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users

The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
Settings\Default User





Any help much appreciated,
Fenz



EMAIL: zendo7000 - at - yahoo.com

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Fenz wrote:
> I cannot boot into windows XP.
> Upon XP boot up I get this:
>
> hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
>
> This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> root/system32/config/software
>
>
>
> A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
> I'm trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
> safe modes (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to
> last good configuration" option doesn't work either
>
> I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
> and go to the recovery console option. I am the administrator and
> cannot log onto windows xp there. I never even created a password for
> win XP. I simply (without typing in password) push the ENTER button
> but it does no good
>
> LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
> files where the created documents are and I suppose the outlook
> express data
> oo ----->>
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
>
> If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> important files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and
> just re-install XP. I would not be posting here.
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\All Users
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\Default User

Fenz

Your options are limited. The error message indicates a corrupted registry.
Go to the following websites and try the repair install. If this does not
work, then use the in-place reinstallation.

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341


--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.

[relic]

Fenz wrote:
> I cannot boot into windows XP.
> Upon XP boot up I get this:
>
> hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
>
> This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> root/system32/config/software
>

"How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from
Starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307545


>
> A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
> I'm trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
> safe modes (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to
> last good configuration" option doesn't work either

It usually doesn't.

>
> I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
> and go to the recovery console option. I am the administrator and
> cannot log onto windows xp there. I never even created a password for
> win XP. I simply (without typing in password) push the ENTER button
> but it does no good
>
> LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
> files where the created documents are and I suppose the outlook
> express data

You may need to take ownership:
"HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech

If you search using the Advanced Search Options, turn on System, Hidden, and
Sub-directories. Messages are *.dbx files, address book is an *.wab file.

> oo ----->>
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
>
> If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> important files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and
> just re-install XP. I would not be posting here.
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\All Users
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\Default User

It wouldn't be stored in either of those locations. Look in C:\Documents and
Settings\<YourUserName>\. Show Hidden and System Files and Folders (Explorer,
Tools, Folder Options, View tab).

>
> EMAIL: zendo7000 - at - yahoo.com

We don't do that. Hanky Boys are the only ones who Email.

--
- relic -
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

[R. C. White]

Hi, Fenz.

I'm not clear as to whether you're trying to recover your WinXP Registry so
that you can boot into WinXP, or whether you are trying to rescue some
"administrator files where the created documents are".

Since you have Win2K also installed on this machine, apparently in a
dual-boot configuration, you should be able to boot into Win2K and use it to
perform the needed surgery on your WinXP Registry files. It may be as
simple as copying software.sav to software, but I don't know enough about it
to come right out and recommend that.

If that is a reasonable approach for you, and if you need instructions for
how to do this, please post back. I've done a little bit of that and there
are several gurus here who know a lot more about it. Having the dual-boot
available should make it a fairly easy project for a Registry expert using
RegEdit or RegEdt32.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP

"Fenz" > wrote in message
...
> I cannot boot into windows XP.
> Upon XP boot up I get this:
>
> hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
>
> This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> root/system32/config/software
>
>
>
> A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer I'm
> trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the safe
modes
> (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to last good
> configuration" option doesn't work either
>
> I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up and go
to
> the recovery console option. I am the administrator and cannot log onto
> windows xp there. I never even created a password for win XP. I simply
> (without typing in password) push the ENTER button but it does no good
>
> LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator files
where
> the created documents are and I suppose the outlook express data
> oo ----->>
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
>
> If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the important
> files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and just re-install
> XP. I would not be posting here.
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
Settings\All
> Users
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\Default User
>
>
>
>
>
> Any help much appreciated,
> Fenz

[Fenz]

"R. C. White" > wrote in message
...
> Hi, Fenz.
>
> I'm not clear as to whether you're trying to recover your WinXP Registry
so
> that you can boot into WinXP, or whether you are trying to rescue some
> "administrator files where the created documents are".

Either one is OK....recovering registry involves less work. If I have to do
it the hard way I would reinstall XP after recovering my important files
which are in---> C:\Documents and Settings\administrator But when I boot
into win2000 I am prevented from opening up administrator in the XP
partition . Same for when I make this entire disk a slave on another XP
machine. I am prevented from opening up administrator folder.



>
> Since you have Win2K also installed on this machine, apparently in a
> dual-boot configuration, you should be able to boot into Win2K and use it
to
> perform the needed surgery on your WinXP Registry files.

Now there's a great idea. Work on the registry while booted to win2000.

It may be as
> simple as copying software.sav to software, but I don't know enough about
it
> to come right out and recommend that.

Exactly what's the name of the file not loading?
Software.sav?
There are a few files in ---> root/system32/config/ with the name
"software"

Thanks
Fenz



>
> If that is a reasonable approach for you, and if you need instructions for
> how to do this, please post back. I've done a little bit of that and
there
> are several gurus here who know a lot more about it. Having the dual-boot
> available should make it a fairly easy project for a Registry expert using
> RegEdit or RegEdt32.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
>
> Microsoft Windows MVP
>
> "Fenz" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I cannot boot into windows XP.
> > Upon XP boot up I get this:
> >
> > hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
> >
> > This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> > root/system32/config/software
> >
> >
> >
> > A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
I'm
> > trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the safe
> modes
> > (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to last good
> > configuration" option doesn't work either
> >
> > I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> > player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up and
go
> to
> > the recovery console option. I am the administrator and cannot log onto
> > windows xp there. I never even created a password for win XP. I simply
> > (without typing in password) push the ENTER button but it does no good
> >
> > LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> > computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator files
> where
> > the created documents are and I suppose the outlook express data
> > oo ----->>
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
> >
> > If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
important
> > files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and just
re-install
> > XP. I would not be posting here.
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\All
> > Users
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\Default User
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Any help much appreciated,
> > Fenz
>
>

[Fenz]

Thanks will take a look there

Fenz


"relic" > wrote in message
...
> Fenz wrote:
> > I cannot boot into windows XP.
> > Upon XP boot up I get this:
> >
> > hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
> >
> > This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> > root/system32/config/software
> >
>
> "How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from
> Starting"
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307545
>
>
> >
> > A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
> > I'm trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
> > safe modes (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to
> > last good configuration" option doesn't work either
>
> It usually doesn't.
>
> >
> > I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> > player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
> > and go to the recovery console option. I am the administrator and
> > cannot log onto windows xp there. I never even created a password for
> > win XP. I simply (without typing in password) push the ENTER button
> > but it does no good
> >
> > LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> > computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
> > files where the created documents are and I suppose the outlook
> > express data
>
> You may need to take ownership:
> "HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP"
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech
>
> If you search using the Advanced Search Options, turn on System, Hidden,
and
> Sub-directories. Messages are *.dbx files, address book is an *.wab file.
>
> > oo ----->>
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
> >
> > If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> > important files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and
> > just re-install XP. I would not be posting here.
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\All Users
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\Default User
>
> It wouldn't be stored in either of those locations. Look in C:\Documents
and
> Settings\<YourUserName>\. Show Hidden and System Files and Folders
(Explorer,
> Tools, Folder Options, View tab).
>
> >
> > EMAIL: zendo7000 - at - yahoo.com
>
> We don't do that. Hanky Boys are the only ones who Email.
>
> --
> - relic -
> You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
>

[Fenz]

I can't even log onto the recovery console. A password was never created for
this XP installation. When recovery console asks for password it does not
accept me just punching the enter key. Have any advice on that one?

fenz




"relic" > wrote in message
...
> Fenz wrote:
> > I cannot boot into windows XP.
> > Upon XP boot up I get this:
> >
> > hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
> >
> > This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> > root/system32/config/software
> >
>
> "How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from
> Starting"
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307545
>
>
> >
> > A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
> > I'm trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
> > safe modes (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to
> > last good configuration" option doesn't work either
>
> It usually doesn't.
>
> >
> > I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> > player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
> > and go to the recovery console option. I am the administrator and
> > cannot log onto windows xp there. I never even created a password for
> > win XP. I simply (without typing in password) push the ENTER button
> > but it does no good
> >
> > LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> > computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
> > files where the created documents are and I suppose the outlook
> > express data
>
> You may need to take ownership:
> "HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP"
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech
>
> If you search using the Advanced Search Options, turn on System, Hidden,
and
> Sub-directories. Messages are *.dbx files, address book is an *.wab file.
>
> > oo ----->>
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
> >
> > If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> > important files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and
> > just re-install XP. I would not be posting here.
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\All Users
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\Default User
>
> It wouldn't be stored in either of those locations. Look in C:\Documents
and
> Settings\<YourUserName>\. Show Hidden and System Files and Folders
(Explorer,
> Tools, Folder Options, View tab).
>
> >
> > EMAIL: zendo7000 - at - yahoo.com
>
> We don't do that. Hanky Boys are the only ones who Email.
>
> --
> - relic -
> You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
>

[Fenz]

Thanks for the leads. Do you have any answer to this: I cannot log onto
recovery console because the XP partition never was given a pass word.

Simply pressing enter doesn't log me in. I read that starting XP with the 6
boot disks floppies may allow me log on.


fenz



"Ronnie Vernon MVP" > wrote in message
...
> Fenz wrote:
> > I cannot boot into windows XP.
> > Upon XP boot up I get this:
> >
> > hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
> >
> > This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> > root/system32/config/software
> >
> >
> >
> > A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
> > I'm trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
> > safe modes (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to
> > last good configuration" option doesn't work either
> >
> > I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> > player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
> > and go to the recovery console option. I am the administrator and
> > cannot log onto windows xp there. I never even created a password for
> > win XP. I simply (without typing in password) push the ENTER button
> > but it does no good
> >
> > LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> > computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
> > files where the created documents are and I suppose the outlook
> > express data
> > oo ----->>
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
> >
> > If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> > important files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and
> > just re-install XP. I would not be posting here.
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\All Users
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\Default User
>
> Fenz
>
> Your options are limited. The error message indicates a corrupted
registry.
> Go to the following websites and try the repair install. If this does not
> work, then use the in-place reinstallation.
>
> "How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341
>
>
> --
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
>

[relic]

Fenz wrote:
> I can't even log onto the recovery console. A password was never
> created for this XP installation. When recovery console asks for
> password it does not accept me just punching the enter key. Have any
> advice on that one?
>

"'The Password Is Not Valid' Error Message Appears When You Log On to Recovery
Console in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308402

If it's not that, you may have to boot using the 6-floppy set of XP Startup
disks. The repairs can be made using them.

--
- relic -
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

[Fenz]

Thanks for the 6 floppies advice. I've seen that elsewhere too. Microsoft
revised them (updated) , took care of some problems including password
recognition. Shall make floppies after dinner.

f



"relic" > wrote in message
...
> Fenz wrote:
> > I can't even log onto the recovery console. A password was never
> > created for this XP installation. When recovery console asks for
> > password it does not accept me just punching the enter key. Have any
> > advice on that one?
> >
>
> "'The Password Is Not Valid' Error Message Appears When You Log On to
Recovery
> Console in Windows XP"
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308402
>
> If it's not that, you may have to boot using the 6-floppy set of XP
Startup
> disks. The repairs can be made using them.
>
> --
> - relic -
> You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
>

[R. C. White]

Hi, Fenz.

> Exactly what's the name of the file not loading?
> Software.sav?
> There are a few files in ---> root/system32/config/ with the name
> "software"

The actual registry file is "software", with NO extension. You should also
see "system", "sam", "default" and "security"; some have matching *.sav
files for backups. But the no-extension files are the ones actually in use
as the Registry.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP

"Fenz" > wrote in message
...
>
> "R. C. White" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi, Fenz.
> >
> > I'm not clear as to whether you're trying to recover your WinXP Registry
> so
> > that you can boot into WinXP, or whether you are trying to rescue some
> > "administrator files where the created documents are".
>
> Either one is OK....recovering registry involves less work. If I have to
do
> it the hard way I would reinstall XP after recovering my important files
> which are in---> C:\Documents and Settings\administrator But when I boot
> into win2000 I am prevented from opening up administrator in the XP
> partition . Same for when I make this entire disk a slave on another XP
> machine. I am prevented from opening up administrator folder.
>
>
>
> >
> > Since you have Win2K also installed on this machine, apparently in a
> > dual-boot configuration, you should be able to boot into Win2K and use
it
> to
> > perform the needed surgery on your WinXP Registry files.
>
> Now there's a great idea. Work on the registry while booted to win2000.
>
> It may be as
> > simple as copying software.sav to software, but I don't know enough
about
> it
> > to come right out and recommend that.
>
> Exactly what's the name of the file not loading?
> Software.sav?
> There are a few files in ---> root/system32/config/ with the name
> "software"
>
> Thanks
> Fenz
>
>
>
> >
> > If that is a reasonable approach for you, and if you need instructions
for
> > how to do this, please post back. I've done a little bit of that and
> there
> > are several gurus here who know a lot more about it. Having the
dual-boot
> > available should make it a fairly easy project for a Registry expert
using
> > RegEdit or RegEdt32.
> >
> > RC
> >
> > "Fenz" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > I cannot boot into windows XP.
> > > Upon XP boot up I get this:
> > >
> > > hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
> > >
> > > This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> > > root/system32/config/software
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a computer
> I'm
> > > trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the safe
> > modes
> > > (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to last good
> > > configuration" option doesn't work either
> > >
> > > I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the CD
> > > player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up and
> go
> > to
> > > the recovery console option. I am the administrator and cannot log
onto
> > > windows xp there. I never even created a password for win XP. I simply
> > > (without typing in password) push the ENTER button but it does no good
> > >
> > > LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on another
> > > computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator files
> > where
> > > the created documents are and I suppose the outlook express data
> > > oo ----->>
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
> > >
> > > If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> important
> > > files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and just
> re-install
> > > XP. I would not be posting here.
> > >
> > > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\All
> > > Users
> > >
> > > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > > Settings\Default User
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Any help much appreciated,
> > > Fenz

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

I can verify from personal experience that this method works:

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545


Bruce Chambers

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"Fenz" > wrote in message
...
> I cannot boot into windows XP.
> Upon XP boot up I get this:
>
> hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
>
> This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> root/system32/config/software
>
>
>
> A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a
computer I'm
> trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
safe modes
> (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to last good
> configuration" option doesn't work either
>
> I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the
CD
> player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
and go to
> the recovery console option. I am the administrator and cannot log
onto
> windows xp there. I never even created a password for win XP. I
simply
> (without typing in password) push the ENTER button but it does no
good
>
> LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on
another
> computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
files where
> the created documents are and I suppose the outlook express data
> oo ----->>
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
>
> If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
important
> files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and just
re-install
> XP. I would not be posting here.
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
Settings\All
> Users
>
> The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\Default User
>
>
>
>
>
> Any help much appreciated,
> Fenz
>
>
>
> EMAIL: zendo7000 - at - yahoo.com
>
>
>

[Kadaitcha Man]

R. C. White wrote:
> Hi, Fenz.

> I cannot boot into windows XP.

>> I'm not clear as to whether you're trying to recover your WinXP
>> Registry so that you can boot into WinXP, or whether you are trying
>> to rescue some "administrator files where the created documents are".

What exactly did you fail to understand about "I cannot boot into windows
XP", you ****ing moronic, top-posting, useless piece of ****e?

--
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Linux makes you stupid

[Fenz]

Looks like it'll work but I cannot log onto recovery console. It does not
accept my lack of any password for administrator. (password was never
created when XP was installed) Some say using the 6 XP boot floppies instead
should fix this log on problem

fenz




"Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings --
>
> I can verify from personal experience that this method works:
>
> How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
> Starting
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545
>
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> --
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
> having both at once. -- RAH
>
>
> "Fenz" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I cannot boot into windows XP.
> > Upon XP boot up I get this:
> >
> > hive? file will not load, root/system32/config/software
> >
> > This file is visible in windows folder. It must be corrupted?
> > root/system32/config/software
> >
> >
> >
> > A real headache. I have win2000 and win XP home edition on a
> computer I'm
> > trying to fix. XP will not boot up. I cannot boot into any of the
> safe modes
> > (with/without prompts/networking) The "system restore to last good
> > configuration" option doesn't work either
> >
> > I try to solve the problem by booting up with the win XP CD in the
> CD
> > player, loading windows recovery console from the XP CD. I load up
> and go to
> > the recovery console option. I am the administrator and cannot log
> onto
> > windows xp there. I never even created a password for win XP. I
> simply
> > (without typing in password) push the ENTER button but it does no
> good
> >
> > LASTLY, I took this hard drive and installed it as a slave on
> another
> > computer with XP. I cannot even reach (access) the administrator
> files where
> > the created documents are and I suppose the outlook express data
> > oo ----->>
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\administrator
> >
> > If only I could reach the administrator files, I would copy the
> important
> > files to another hard drive or the win2000 partition and just
> re-install
> > XP. I would not be posting here.
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> Settings\All
> > Users
> >
> > The created documents WERE NOT saved here --->C:\Documents and
> > Settings\Default User
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Any help much appreciated,
> > Fenz
> >
> >
> >
> > EMAIL: zendo7000 - at - yahoo.com
> >
> >
> >
>
>