e-Machine stuck in continual loop

Hi Kyle,

I was wondering if any of these suggestions solved your computer problem. I
am still trying to resolve mine.
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nlee788


"kyle" wrote:


After typing "dir" at the A: prompt, I see dcpromo.log.txt listed as one
of the files. I typed "copy dcpromo.log c:\windows\debug", but once
again it said it can't locate the file. I'm wondering if this is
because on the drive it's being listed as dcpromo.log.txt. I took the
disk and put it in the other computer. I checked the file name, which
is dcpromo.log. Then I checked its properties. It's attribute is
Archive. And its msdos name is dcpromo.log.txt. Should I change my
command line to "copy dcpromo.log.txt c:\windows\debug"? I tried
renaming the file with no success.
-Kyle



Chelsea Wrote:
"kyle" wrote in message
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I copied the dcpromo.log onto Disk 6 as you advised. I booted up
with
the disks and got to the Recovery Console. I typed the commands as
you
advised. Unfortunately, the computer said it couldn't find the file.
I
double-checked the disk using the other computer. The file
dcpromo.log
definitely exists. I exited, and as before my computer went into its
loop. And it won't boot up Windows in Safe Mode, either. Oh well. .
.
Looking forward to your reply.
Kyle

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Hello Kyle,
I am foxed as to why that doesn't work. The dcpromo.log file is
normally
installed from within Windows, but as you are unable to get into
Windows, I
modified things to use the Recovery Console. If you would be prepared
to
persevere with this a little and can face another 10 minutes of tedium
with
the recovery console try this. Incidently I just tried this on a
laptop
using a USB A drive and can assure you it does work.

In the Recovery Console type the following at the c:\windows prompt

With diskette 6 in the drive type
a:
then type dir-can you see dcpromo.log on the diskette?
Now type
copy dcpromo.log c:\windows\debug

Type c: and return -that takes you back to c:\windows prompt

Finally type
attrib +r c:\windows\debug\dcpromo.log

Type exit

Remove the diskette from the 3.5 inch drive and see what happens when
Windows restarts.

What I am trying to do is plug a vulnerability in the lsass service,
which I
think may be crashing everytime you start Windows. This is well known
and
causes the infinite loop that you are experiencing. So lets see how it
goes.

Chelsea


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kyle

Sorry for the delay getting back to you. I've been having an existential crisis with this computer thing. I need to ask you one thing before attempting the Repair Install of Windows XP. I don't have the Windows XP installation CD. All I have are the 6 boot disks that I'm using to access the Recovery Console. Can I still proceed with the Repair Install with only my boot disks? The link
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repa...ing%20Setu p:
seems to make use of the CD.
Still hanging in there,
Kyle

Originally Posted by Chelsea

"kyle" wrote in message
...

After typing "dir" at the A: prompt, I see dcpromo.log.txt listed as one
of the files. I typed "copy dcpromo.log c:\windows\debug", but once
again it said it can't locate the file. I'm wondering if this is
because on the drive it's being listed as dcpromo.log.txt. I took the
disk and put it in the other computer. I checked the file name, which
is dcpromo.log. Then I checked its properties. It's attribute is
Archive. And its msdos name is dcpromo.log.txt. Should I change my
command line to "copy dcpromo.log.txt c:\windows\debug"? I tried
renaming the file with no success.
-Kyle


Hi Kyle,
that is really weird Kyle. The msdos name, dcpromo.log.txt, is the reason
why the copy command is not working in the Recovery Console and it would
almost certainly copy if you used

copy dcpromo.log.txt c:\windows\debug

But that is not any good because its the presence of a file with the name
dcpromo.log that blocks the vulnerability in the Lsass process. I will see
if I can find out why this name issue is occuring. Trouble is Kyle this was
intended as a test and Lsass may not be your problem, particularly as you
have SP2 installed. I'm conscious of the time this is taking you so maybe a
different approach is needed here.Consider this
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

and select how to run a repair install from the list. Might be worth a go.
Remember to disconnect your machine from the Internet if you do this and
after the repair-if Windows starts reapply SP2 before reconnecting to the
Internet. Also reapply all hotfixes released after SP2. Good luck Kyle

Chelsea

Hi Kyle,
Sorry if you don't have an installation CD you cannot do the repair I
directed you towards. All is not lost however, particularly if you have
System Restore switched on. If you have never touched it then it will be on
by default. What you can try is putting a different registry in place and
doing a system restore. This might get your system back ? Wish I could say
this will get it back, but there is not very much to be lost by trying. If
you want to try look at this http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545#kb1
I know you are not getting the error messages mentioned, but this technique
will give you access to a recent system restore point and a newish registry
Best of luck and keep us informed.

Chelsea

"kyle" wrote in message
...

Sorry for the delay getting back to you. I've been having an
existential crisis with this computer thing. I need to ask you one
thing before attempting the Repair Install of Windows XP. I don't have
the Windows XP installation CD. All I have are the 6 boot disks that
I'm using to access the Recovery Console. Can I still proceed with the
Repair Install with only my boot disks? The link
http://tinyurl.com/1h7d
seems to make use of the CD.
Still hanging in there,
Kyle