Missong or Corrupt Config\system

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I have read through a number of posts regarding this subject and have a
question: The MS page that is often referenced for this states in the
opening paragraph that if you are working on a machine that has an OEM
installation of XP to NOT perform what it lays out.
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545 )
In that case, what is appropriate?
I am, indeed, working on a machine with an OEM XP installation. How do I go
about recovering it in this case?
Thank you for your help.

Don in Tucson
AizA
 
/AizA/ said:
I have read through a number of posts regarding this subject and have a
question: The MS page that is often referenced for this states in the
opening paragraph that if you are working on a machine that has an OEM
installation of XP to NOT perform what it lays out.
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545 )
In that case, what is appropriate?
I am, indeed, working on a machine with an OEM XP installation. How do I go
about recovering it in this case?
Click to expand...


Try a boot into Safe Mode, by hitting F8 just before the "Starting
Windows" screen would appear (takes a bit of practice).
Choose LAST GOOD.

If that does nothing, use a working PC to read this first...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q823614
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm

Related info is here...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q307545
describes a three-step process to extract a copy of the registry
from the System Restore SVI folder.

Info on dealing with corruption issues...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

Reinstall/repair tutorials (if needed) are here...
http://WWW.WEBTREE.CA/windowsxp/
http://michaelstevenstech.com

After your system is restored, the ERUNT utility available here may
make it easier to fix the problem if it recurs...
http://HOME.T-ONLINE.DE/home/lars.hederer/erunt

If the problem persists, try swapping current RAM (even if it checks
good) for a single, high-quality 512Mb chip. XP reportedly is sensitive
to memory timing.
 
dev said:
/AizA/ said:



Try a boot into Safe Mode, by hitting F8 just before the "Starting
Windows" screen would appear (takes a bit of practice).
Choose LAST GOOD.

If that does nothing, use a working PC to read this first...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q823614
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm

Related info is here...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q307545
describes a three-step process to extract a copy of the registry
from the System Restore SVI folder.

Info on dealing with corruption issues...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

Reinstall/repair tutorials (if needed) are here...
http://WWW.WEBTREE.CA/windowsxp/
http://michaelstevenstech.com

After your system is restored, the ERUNT utility available here may
make it easier to fix the problem if it recurs...
http://HOME.T-ONLINE.DE/home/lars.hederer/erunt

If the problem persists, try swapping current RAM (even if it checks
good) for a single, high-quality 512Mb chip. XP reportedly is sensitive
to memory timing.

--
For most XP answers and tweaks...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://dougknox.com http://aumha.org
http://support.microsoft.com
Click to expand...

--Thank you for the wealth of paths to follow. I appreciate your time and
will let the group know of my success/failure. Enjoy your day.
-Don
 
AizA said:
I have read through a number of posts regarding this subject and have a
question: The MS page that is often referenced for this states in the
opening paragraph that if you are working on a machine that has an OEM
installation of XP to NOT perform what it lays out.
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545 )
In that case, what is appropriate?
Click to expand...

That is referring to a system installed OEM by the maker; and probably
involving things like BIOS lock and temporary accounts used in the
process. The files that would be restored as a start point would not be
suitable for you to proceed with . If it is a system you installed
yourself, but using an 'OEM' CD the point does not arise
 
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