windows could not start

  • Thread starter Thread starter rik
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OHi rik,

To fix the "windows\system32\config\system file is mising or corrupt"
where XP wont boot:

Go to Recovery Console and type:

cd system32\config
ren system system.old
ren system.alt systemalt.old
copy c:\windows\repair\system
copy c:\windows\repair\regback\system
exit

Microsoft Windows XP - Using Recovery Console
If you cannot start your computer in safe mode or by using the Last
Known Good Configuration startup option, you can use Recovery Console.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prmc_str_bjid.asp


Microsoft Windows XP - Installing and Using Recovery Console
Before you install Recovery Console, you need to be aware of the
following disk and file system limitations.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prmb_tol_kfma.asp

Recovery Console Fix for XP SP1 (Line 58)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Recover from a Corrupted Registry Preventing Win XP from Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307545


Good luck


n Sun, 15 Feb 2004 11:14:50 -0800, "rik"
 
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