windows system 32 error

[Guest]

I am also getting the windows/system32/config/system error. I am unable to
start in safe mode and have tried to use the recovery console as it advised
on the microsoft website. It doesn't ask for an admin password and then when
I try to type commands it just says access denied. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.

 

[hb]

/Kola/ said:

I am also getting the windows/system32/config/system error. I am unable to
start in safe mode and have tried to use the recovery console as it advised
on the microsoft website. It doesn't ask for an admin password and then when
I try to type commands it just says access denied.

See if anything below relates to the problem...


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.

 

[thecreator]

Unless you personally added a Recovery Console Password, there isn't
any, just hit Enter Key or Return Key for the Password. Type in nothing.
Leave the password blank.