startup issues

[pabeecroft]

Good day to any geniuses out there.

I have the following computer system:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CPU Type: AMD Athlon XP, 1800 MHz (13.5 x 133) 2200+
Motherboard Name: Soltek SL-75FRV(-L) (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM,
Audio)
Motherboard Chipset: VIA VT8377 Apollo KT400
System Memory: 1024 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type: AMI (12/30/02)
Video Adapter: RADEON 9000 Series (64 MB)
Disk Drive: Maxtor 6Y080L0 (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/
133)

Upon booting this system first time round there appears the message
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or
corrupt: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM". The system then requires
restarting (with the restart button) and in most cases windows begins
to load, Victory! one cries but alas no just after the windows logo a
BSOD appears in one flavour or another sometime
BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO, sometimes DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL,
sometimes naming drivers sometimes not. My PC will finally boot up
third or fourth time round.

I know what the first shout is going to be: Check the memory, check
the harddrive, check the harware configuration. I have run the mighty
memtest for what seems like days and not a single error has been
detected, I have removed each memory module in turn placing them in
various DIMM slots only to find the same error occurs (I find it hard
to believe both of my newely acquired memory modules are faulty), so
not a memory issue. I have run seagate's SeaTools bootable program to
thoroughly test the harddrive, no problems there (excpet it whinges
about drive overtemp of 253 but the drive is hugely ventilated and not
even slightly warm to the touch I'm guessing this is as there is not
temperature sensor in this model). I have removed all non essential
hardware and replaced it bit by bit. All to encounter the same
problem.

I think it may have somthing to do with my windows, ANY CLUES ANYBODY

many thanks

Peter

 

[Guest]

Hi Peter,

Check out this MSKB article:

How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545/
**Take note of the Warning in the SUMMARY section before performing the
actions described**

Also, if the install CD that you have is a Recovery or Restore CD provided
by a computer manufacturer, that will not work to perform the
repair.....contact the computer manufacturer's tech support in order to find
out the best method for resolving the problem.



Regards,

 

[pabeecroft]

Patti

Thanks for your suggestions, after initially kicking myself for not
attempting roll-back I discovered that it did not work anyway. The
next problem is that I do not have my original windows xp disk, which
the rest of the suggestions require. So is it a case of new
installation? buying windows xp or installing something else like the
mighty fedora (which I have always secretly wanted to try).

Cheers

Peter

 

[Guest]

If your system has a floppy drive, you could use the setup floppy disks in
order to access the Recovery Console, which the procedure requires. You can
d/load the file to create the set of six floppy disks from here:

How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994

Ensure that you d/load the file that is appropriate for your current
operating system and service pack.

If you would prefer to buy Windows XP or install Fedora instead, then by all
means, do so. If you have the proof of purchase for the original XP disk, you
could look into obtaining a replacement disk from the Microsoft Supplemental
Parts team:

How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and
product upgrades, or replace product manuals
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246



Regards,