Can't run Device Manager or most Admin Tools, esp. Computer Manage

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I copied a working XP system disk to a new disk. I've done this 3 times using
differnt tools (Western Digital, Maxtor, Copy Commander), and the new disk
boots fine, but I can't run Computer Management or Device Manager.

The new disk is SATA 2, the old was SATA 1. It's a Gigabyte K8NUltra SLI mobo.

I managed to fix a drive letter problem using the registry.

Prior to making the copy, Windows Update had stopped working, it would hang
up during the process.

Also tried going back to a prior restore point, no different.

Should I try to repair Windows by booting off the CD?
 
Well, in-place reinstallation didn't help a bit. Also, I tried to use
Add/Remove Programs, and that doesn't work either. Should I try a bunch of
"regsrv32" commands? Can you suggest some?
 
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