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January 11th 09, 11:18 PM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
How can I fix this on a system running homne XP
c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? What I did for now was intstall XP in a new directory so my daughter could finish her work. Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards 
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January 11th 09, 11:32 PM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
"PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... How can I fix this on a system running homne XP c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? What I did for now was intstall XP in a new directory so my daughter could finish her work. Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards You could try a manual System Restore as per the link below. It usually works very well but in your case this is not at all certain because you may have contaminated the System Restore files by your auxiliary installation of Windows. Even worse - your various applications (e.g. MS Office) may have been compromised if the auxialiary Windows installation resides on the same drive as the old one. It might be best to fully develop he new installation and ditch the old one. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545
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January 12th 09, 12:16 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
"PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... How can I fix this on a system running homne XP c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? It's part of the registry. What I did for now was intstall XP in a new Probably not a really good idea. This problem is quickly fixed with the instructions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 A google on the error message should lead you directly there. It's not an uncommon problem. directory so my daughter could finish her work. So you also reinstalled things like Office? Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards After you fix it, you'll need to just delete the extra Windows folder, being careful to delete the *correct* folder structure. Also, the extra user accounts you just created. Finally, edit the boot.ini to remove the reference to the incorrect install. HTH -pk
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January 12th 09, 12:39 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
Nothing extra installed other than XP. no apps..etc.
"Patrick Keenan" wrote in message ... "PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... How can I fix this on a system running homne XP c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? It's part of the registry. What I did for now was intstall XP in a new Probably not a really good idea. This problem is quickly fixed with the instructions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 A google on the error message should lead you directly there. It's not an uncommon problem. directory so my daughter could finish her work. So you also reinstalled things like Office? Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards After you fix it, you'll need to just delete the extra Windows folder, being careful to delete the *correct* folder structure. Also, the extra user accounts you just created. Finally, edit the boot.ini to remove the reference to the incorrect install. HTH -pk
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January 12th 09, 01:50 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
PA-Woodchuck wrote:
How can I fix this on a system running homne XP c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? What I did for now was intstall XP in a new directory so my daughter could finish her work. Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from Starting http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307545 Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well: How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;822705 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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January 12th 09, 02:14 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
The first thing I tried was the recovery console, but it stalled after
loading and only displayed c:\windows. "Patrick Keenan" wrote in message ... "PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... How can I fix this on a system running homne XP c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? It's part of the registry. What I did for now was intstall XP in a new Probably not a really good idea. This problem is quickly fixed with the instructions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 A google on the error message should lead you directly there. It's not an uncommon problem. directory so my daughter could finish her work. So you also reinstalled things like Office? Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards After you fix it, you'll need to just delete the extra Windows folder, being careful to delete the *correct* folder structure. Also, the extra user accounts you just created. Finally, edit the boot.ini to remove the reference to the incorrect install. HTH -pk
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January 12th 09, 02:38 AM
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"PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message
... The first thing I tried was the recovery console, but it stalled after loading and only displayed c:\windows. Do you mean your screen look like this one: http://www.intelliadmin.com/images/W...%20Console.jpg Then it's working the proper way. That's your command prompt! (There's no GUI.)
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January 12th 09, 05:51 PM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
"PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... The first thing I tried was the recovery console, but it stalled after loading and only displayed c:\windows. Yes, that is the Recovery Console prompt. It's not stalled; it doesn't show you anything else. It's not a "friendly" GUI interface. You enter commands as appropriate. Do check out the KB article, as it contains the correct commands. "Patrick Keenan" wrote in message ... "PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... How can I fix this on a system running homne XP c:\windows\system32\config\system What does this file do? It's part of the registry. What I did for now was intstall XP in a new Probably not a really good idea. This problem is quickly fixed with the instructions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 A google on the error message should lead you directly there. It's not an uncommon problem. directory so my daughter could finish her work. So you also reinstalled things like Office? Once done how do I delete the seconds copy of XP since on boot I have 2 choices of XP to run. regards After you fix it, you'll need to just delete the extra Windows folder, being careful to delete the *correct* folder structure. Also, the extra user accounts you just created. Finally, edit the boot.ini to remove the reference to the incorrect install. HTH -pk
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January 13th 09, 01:45 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
PA-Woodchuck wrote:
The first thing I tried was the recovery console, but it stalled after loading and only displayed c:\windows. Correct. That _is_ the Recovery Console. From there, you manually type in the connads you wish to execute. Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console (Q314058) http://support.microsoft.com/directo...;en-us;Q314058 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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#10
January 13th 09, 01:58 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
Yes, that's it. will check KB and let you know what happens next.
"Daave" wrote in message ... "PA-Woodchuck" Insert e-mail address here! wrote in message ... The first thing I tried was the recovery console, but it stalled after loading and only displayed c:\windows. Do you mean your screen look like this one: http://www.intelliadmin.com/images/W...%20Console.jpg Then it's working the proper way. That's your command prompt! (There's no GUI.)
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January 13th 09, 03:13 PM
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What are connads?
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... PA-Woodchuck wrote: The first thing I tried was the recovery console, but it stalled after loading and only displayed c:\windows. Correct. That _is_ the Recovery Console. From there, you manually type in the connads you wish to execute. Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console (Q314058) http://support.microsoft.com/directo...;en-us;Q314058 -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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January 14th 09, 01:49 AM
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Help with corrupt system32/config/system file
Unknown wrote:
What are connads? Symptoms of sloppy typing, obviously. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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