Recovery console

[Guest]

When I start my computer with Winxp home, the error message show:
"Windows could not start. The following file is missing or corrupted
\windows\system32\config

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows setup using the
original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. "

When I restart and access Recovery Console, the command shows c:\windows,
what should I do for the next ?

Could Some one here tell me how to fix this issue with recovery console?

Thanks in advance

 

[Guest]

At start up,immediatly tap the F8 key,select safe mode,enter as administrator,
in xp install xp cd,exit the menu page,go to run,type:\i386\winnt32.exe
/cmdcons
D: being the cdrom with xp cd in it.

 

[Rock]

When I start my computer with Winxp home, the error message show:
"Windows could not start. The following file is missing or corrupted
\windows\system32\config

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows setup using the
original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. "

When I restart and access Recovery Console, the command shows c:\windows,
what should I do for the next ?

Could Some one here tell me how to fix this issue with recovery console?

Thanks in advance

This error indicates registry corruption. See these two links, the
first one to fix the problem and the second to troubleshoot why it might
have occurred.

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=307545

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=822705

 

[Malke]

At start up,immediatly tap the F8 key,select safe mode,enter as
administrator, in xp install xp cd,exit the menu page,go to
run,type:\i386\winnt32.exe
/cmdcons
D: being the cdrom with xp cd in it.

Go away, Andrew. You are a menace.

Malke

 

[Ron Martell]

When I start my computer with Winxp home, the error message show:
"Windows could not start. The following file is missing or corrupted
\windows\system32\config

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows setup using the
original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. "

When I restart and access Recovery Console, the command shows c:\windows,
what should I do for the next ?

Could Some one here tell me how to fix this issue with recovery console?

Thanks in advance

In addition to the links posted by Rock here is a link to MVP Greg
Palmer's web page with detailed instructions:
http://www.palmersoft.co.uk/main.asp?content=corruptreg

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Bruce Chambers]

When I start my computer with Winxp home, the error message show:
"Windows could not start. The following file is missing or corrupted
\windows\system32\config

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows setup using the
original setup CD-ROM. Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair. "

When I restart and access Recovery Console, the command shows c:\windows,
what should I do for the next ?

Could Some one here tell me how to fix this issue with recovery console?

Thanks in advance

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well, so
that you can actually find the cause and fix it:

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705



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[Guest]

Go away, Andrew. You are a menace.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
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MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

[Guest]

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for your help. But I could not access Safe mode. Same error message
popup, ask me to repair through recovery console.