refusing to boot

[bob]

Windows is refusing to boot my PC, complaining about an error with the
file \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

Anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please see if the following article helps:

"How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=307545

The article does not apply to OEM versions of XP.

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[Rock]

Windows is refusing to boot my PC, complaining about an error with the
file \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

Anyone know how to fix this?

Thanks.

This indicates a problem with the registry. See these two articles:

"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

 

[Paul Johnson]

Windows is refusing to boot my PC, complaining about an error with the
file \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

Anyone know how to fix this?

Not with the information given. What is the exact error message? What have
you tried to do to fix it?

Start here: