windows\system32\config\system recovery problems

[Guest]

I seem to have the same problem many others are havings with windows not
starting because of the missing or corrupt file. I have attempted to follow
the 'How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting' that everyone recommends. I can get up to the point of the c:\
prompt.
My question is:
When I attempt to type in the commands (md tmp) I get Access is denied
message. Is there something I am missing?

 

[Jon Erlandson]

Access is denied probably because you failed to supply the correct
Administrator password. The system administrator is different than a user
with administrator privileges (which is what I believe may have supplied.)
If the system came with XP installed it may just be blank so just hit enter
and see how that goes. There are also password recovery tools that may help
if needed

Utility for recovering password
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/computing/kb/kb0747.html

 

[dev]

/ZachryG/ said:

I seem to have the same problem many others are havings with windows not
starting because of the missing or corrupt file. I have attempted to follow
the 'How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from
starting' that everyone recommends. I can get up to the point of the c:\
prompt.
My question is:
When I attempt to type in the commands (md tmp) I get Access is denied
message. Is there something I am missing?

Tips for that problem - some of which you may have already tried...

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.

 

[Guest]

I figured the problem was something along this scenario, however I never get
to a point where I would supply a password. Perhaps I am missing something
fairly obvious, but a little more specific help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Zach