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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
I am trying to "resurrect" my brother-in-law's computer. At first, it would
not boot at all past the initial black Windows XP splash screen. Using the Recovery Console, I have rebuilt the boot.ini, and now we can't get past the blue screen with "Windows is starting up..." This is not the first time I've had to rebuild his machine's OS... last time, we simply formatted the Hard Drive and started clean. Can anyone assist me in getting this machine back on its feet - or am I going to have to blow away his hard drive and start clean AGAIN?? Thanks, -- Mark |
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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
Mark, sounds like you are a perfect candidate for my Fix. Give it a try
before doing a Repair Install or format. This procedure works great if you can remove your hard drive and attach it to a working computer. You may have to set the jumper in the back of the drive to slave or cable select depending on the other drive configurations. If the computer has a External hard drive enclosure that would make it easier. Once everything is connected and running Ok What I would do is first open Windows Explorer. Go to ToolsFolder OptionsViewClick on Show hidden files and folder and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then open MyComputerdouble click on Your X:\ drive Icon. X represents whatever Letter this working Computer assigns to your hard drive. You should now see a System Volume Folder. Keep double clicking until you get to the RP numbered folders. Choose a numbered RP folder about five from the highest. In other words if the folders are numbered from say 1 to 20 choose RP15. Then double click the folder and you will see a Snapshot folder. Open and copy the first five Registry Files. Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder. Then find the DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files in the Config Folder. Create a new folder and move the files into it. Drag and Drop them. Finally rename the files you copied and pasted by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each file you copied. That should leave you with DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files. Restart. Good Luck. "Mark" wrote in message ... I am trying to "resurrect" my brother-in-law's computer. At first, it would not boot at all past the initial black Windows XP splash screen. Using the Recovery Console, I have rebuilt the boot.ini, and now we can't get past the blue screen with "Windows is starting up..." This is not the first time I've had to rebuild his machine's OS... last time, we simply formatted the Hard Drive and started clean. Can anyone assist me in getting this machine back on its feet - or am I going to have to blow away his hard drive and start clean AGAIN?? Thanks, -- Mark |
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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
Rich Barry wrote:
Mark, sounds like you are a perfect candidate for my Fix. Give it a try before doing a Repair Install or format. This procedure works great if you can remove your hard drive and attach it to a working computer. You may have to set the jumper in the back of the drive to slave or cable select depending on the other drive configurations. If the computer has a External hard drive enclosure that would make it easier. Once everything is connected and running Ok What I would do is first open Windows Explorer. Go to ToolsFolder OptionsViewClick on Show hidden files and folder and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then open MyComputerdouble click on Your X:\ drive Icon. X represents whatever Letter this working Computer assigns to your hard drive. You should now see a System Volume Folder. Keep double clicking until you get to the RP numbered folders. Choose a numbered RP folder about five from the highest. In other words if the folders are numbered from say 1 to 20 choose RP15. Then double click the folder and you will see a Snapshot folder. Open and copy the first five Registry Files. Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder. Then find the DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files in the Config Folder. Create a new folder and move the files into it. Drag and Drop them. Finally rename the files you copied and pasted by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each file you copied. That should leave you with DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files. Restart. Good Luck. Uh, I don't think your suggestion: "Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder." Is really a very good idea. For obvious reasons. If the OP actually DID this, he'd have TWO busted computers. |
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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
OK, if I understand correctly, I need to install the busted system drive in a
good machine... then affix changes as outlined by Rich. But instead of doing the "C:\Windows\System32\Config" thing, it needs to be "X:\Windows\System32\Config"... Yes?? And to be sure I understand the thing about _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ can you clarify exactly what I am editing out? Is this something in the filename, or is this something within each file that needs to be deleted? I have already set my computer to view hidden system files and fiolders, but I cannot access the System Volume Information folder on my computer, ostensibly because it is the "C:\" drive, and that's what is running Windows at the moment?? Is this a method of copying earlier startup data to a "later" location to be read during boot? Or exactly what is this accomplishing? I'd like to understand more about what I'm doing before I actually do it. Thanks, -- Mark Rich Barry wrote: Mark, sounds like you are a perfect candidate for my Fix. Give it a try before doing a Repair Install or format. This procedure works great if you can remove your hard drive and attach it to a working computer. You may have to set the jumper in the back of the drive to slave or cable select depending on the other drive configurations. If the computer has a External hard drive enclosure that would make it easier. Once everything is connected and running Ok What I would do is first open Windows Explorer. Go to ToolsFolder OptionsViewClick on Show hidden files and folder and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then open MyComputerdouble click on Your X:\ drive Icon. X represents whatever Letter this working Computer assigns to your hard drive. You should now see a System Volume Folder. Keep double clicking until you get to the RP numbered folders. Choose a numbered RP folder about five from the highest. In other words if the folders are numbered from say 1 to 20 choose RP15. Then double click the folder and you will see a Snapshot folder. Open and copy the first five Registry Files. Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder. Then find the DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files in the Config Folder. Create a new folder and move the files into it. Drag and Drop them. Finally rename the files you copied and pasted by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each file you copied. That should leave you with DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files. Restart. Good Luck. "HeyBub" wrote: Uh, I don't think your suggestion: "Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder." Is really a very good idea. For obvious reasons. If the OP actually DID this, he'd have TWO busted computers. |
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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
Mark, the other poster was right. I mistakenly said C: when I meant
X: What you are trying to accomplish is to copy a set of Registry Files from the Snapshot folder and paste them into the Config folder of the busted drive. You will have to rename them by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each one. But before you do that you have to delete or move the original five registry files. Sorry for that mixup. X just represents whatever letter your computer assigns the busted drive. Hope this helps. "Mark" wrote in message ... OK, if I understand correctly, I need to install the busted system drive in a good machine... then affix changes as outlined by Rich. But instead of doing the "C:\Windows\System32\Config" thing, it needs to be "X:\Windows\System32\Config"... Yes?? And to be sure I understand the thing about _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ can you clarify exactly what I am editing out? Is this something in the filename, or is this something within each file that needs to be deleted? I have already set my computer to view hidden system files and fiolders, but I cannot access the System Volume Information folder on my computer, ostensibly because it is the "C:\" drive, and that's what is running Windows at the moment?? Is this a method of copying earlier startup data to a "later" location to be read during boot? Or exactly what is this accomplishing? I'd like to understand more about what I'm doing before I actually do it. Thanks, -- Mark Rich Barry wrote: Mark, sounds like you are a perfect candidate for my Fix. Give it a try before doing a Repair Install or format. This procedure works great if you can remove your hard drive and attach it to a working computer. You may have to set the jumper in the back of the drive to slave or cable select depending on the other drive configurations. If the computer has a External hard drive enclosure that would make it easier. Once everything is connected and running Ok What I would do is first open Windows Explorer. Go to ToolsFolder OptionsViewClick on Show hidden files and folder and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then open MyComputerdouble click on Your X:\ drive Icon. X represents whatever Letter this working Computer assigns to your hard drive. You should now see a System Volume Folder. Keep double clicking until you get to the RP numbered folders. Choose a numbered RP folder about five from the highest. In other words if the folders are numbered from say 1 to 20 choose RP15. Then double click the folder and you will see a Snapshot folder. Open and copy the first five Registry Files. Then go to X:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder. Then find the DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files in the Config Folder. Create a new folder and move the files into it. Drag and Drop them. Finally rename the files you copied and pasted by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each file you copied. That should leave you with DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files. Restart. Good Luck. "HeyBub" wrote: Uh, I don't think your suggestion: "Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder." Is really a very good idea. For obvious reasons. If the OP actually DID this, he'd have TWO busted computers. |
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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
OK - understood. I'm back at work for the weekend, so this may take me a
couple of days to accomplish. I'll let you know how this works out. Stay tuned... and thanks! -- Mark "Rich Barry" wrote: Mark, the other poster was right. I mistakenly said C: when I meant X: What you are trying to accomplish is to copy a set of Registry Files from the Snapshot folder and paste them into the Config folder of the busted drive. You will have to rename them by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each one. But before you do that you have to delete or move the original five registry files. Sorry for that mixup. X just represents whatever letter your computer assigns the busted drive. Hope this helps. "Mark" wrote in message ... OK, if I understand correctly, I need to install the busted system drive in a good machine... then affix changes as outlined by Rich. But instead of doing the "C:\Windows\System32\Config" thing, it needs to be "X:\Windows\System32\Config"... Yes?? And to be sure I understand the thing about _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ can you clarify exactly what I am editing out? Is this something in the filename, or is this something within each file that needs to be deleted? I have already set my computer to view hidden system files and fiolders, but I cannot access the System Volume Information folder on my computer, ostensibly because it is the "C:\" drive, and that's what is running Windows at the moment?? Is this a method of copying earlier startup data to a "later" location to be read during boot? Or exactly what is this accomplishing? I'd like to understand more about what I'm doing before I actually do it. Thanks, -- Mark Rich Barry wrote: Mark, sounds like you are a perfect candidate for my Fix. Give it a try before doing a Repair Install or format. This procedure works great if you can remove your hard drive and attach it to a working computer. You may have to set the jumper in the back of the drive to slave or cable select depending on the other drive configurations. If the computer has a External hard drive enclosure that would make it easier. Once everything is connected and running Ok What I would do is first open Windows Explorer. Go to ToolsFolder OptionsViewClick on Show hidden files and folder and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then open MyComputerdouble click on Your X:\ drive Icon. X represents whatever Letter this working Computer assigns to your hard drive. You should now see a System Volume Folder. Keep double clicking until you get to the RP numbered folders. Choose a numbered RP folder about five from the highest. In other words if the folders are numbered from say 1 to 20 choose RP15. Then double click the folder and you will see a Snapshot folder. Open and copy the first five Registry Files. Then go to X:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder. Then find the DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files in the Config Folder. Create a new folder and move the files into it. Drag and Drop them. Finally rename the files you copied and pasted by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each file you copied. That should leave you with DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files. Restart. Good Luck. "HeyBub" wrote: Uh, I don't think your suggestion: "Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder." Is really a very good idea. For obvious reasons. If the OP actually DID this, he'd have TWO busted computers. |
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Cannot boot past "Windows is starting up..."
Mark, I would be interested to know how this turns out. Also, thanks to
HeyBub for catching that error. "Mark" wrote in message ... OK - understood. I'm back at work for the weekend, so this may take me a couple of days to accomplish. I'll let you know how this works out. Stay tuned... and thanks! -- Mark "Rich Barry" wrote: Mark, the other poster was right. I mistakenly said C: when I meant X: What you are trying to accomplish is to copy a set of Registry Files from the Snapshot folder and paste them into the Config folder of the busted drive. You will have to rename them by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each one. But before you do that you have to delete or move the original five registry files. Sorry for that mixup. X just represents whatever letter your computer assigns the busted drive. Hope this helps. "Mark" wrote in message ... OK, if I understand correctly, I need to install the busted system drive in a good machine... then affix changes as outlined by Rich. But instead of doing the "C:\Windows\System32\Config" thing, it needs to be "X:\Windows\System32\Config"... Yes?? And to be sure I understand the thing about _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ can you clarify exactly what I am editing out? Is this something in the filename, or is this something within each file that needs to be deleted? I have already set my computer to view hidden system files and fiolders, but I cannot access the System Volume Information folder on my computer, ostensibly because it is the "C:\" drive, and that's what is running Windows at the moment?? Is this a method of copying earlier startup data to a "later" location to be read during boot? Or exactly what is this accomplishing? I'd like to understand more about what I'm doing before I actually do it. Thanks, -- Mark Rich Barry wrote: Mark, sounds like you are a perfect candidate for my Fix. Give it a try before doing a Repair Install or format. This procedure works great if you can remove your hard drive and attach it to a working computer. You may have to set the jumper in the back of the drive to slave or cable select depending on the other drive configurations. If the computer has a External hard drive enclosure that would make it easier. Once everything is connected and running Ok What I would do is first open Windows Explorer. Go to ToolsFolder OptionsViewClick on Show hidden files and folder and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then open MyComputerdouble click on Your X:\ drive Icon. X represents whatever Letter this working Computer assigns to your hard drive. You should now see a System Volume Folder. Keep double clicking until you get to the RP numbered folders. Choose a numbered RP folder about five from the highest. In other words if the folders are numbered from say 1 to 20 choose RP15. Then double click the folder and you will see a Snapshot folder. Open and copy the first five Registry Files. Then go to X:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder. Then find the DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files in the Config Folder. Create a new folder and move the files into it. Drag and Drop them. Finally rename the files you copied and pasted by removing the _REGISTRY_MACHINE_ from each file you copied. That should leave you with DEFAULT, SOFTWARE, SAM, SYSTEM and SECURITY files. Restart. Good Luck. "HeyBub" wrote: Uh, I don't think your suggestion: "Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Config folder. Open the folder and paste the files you copied from the Snapshot folder into the Config folder." Is really a very good idea. For obvious reasons. If the OP actually DID this, he'd have TWO busted computers. |
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