XP Installation reboots

[Guest]

Hi there!

I really need help on this one, so if you can - please help me!


I've been trying to repair my XP installation, but the repairs stops at "34
minutes remaining" (which is a known issue, covered by Microsoft articles -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828267 ), but after a
few reboots I got an error message during the launching of the XP setup
saying (in norwegian) that "there is not enough system resources to complete
API".
This message is flashed before my eyes for about 0.5 seconds before the
system reboots.

What does this mean? Is there a possibility to cancel the repairs and go
back to the current installation? Because right now I'm stuck in the middle
of some repairs that I apparently can't finish...

Again, help is VERY much appreciated...

 

[Malke]

Hi there!

I really need help on this one, so if you can - please help me!


I've been trying to repair my XP installation, but the repairs stops
at "34 minutes remaining" (which is a known issue, covered by
Microsoft articles -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828267 ), but
after a few reboots I got an error message during the launching of the
XP setup saying (in norwegian) that "there is not enough system
resources to complete API". This message is flashed before my eyes for
about 0.5 seconds before the system reboots.

What does this mean? Is there a possibility to cancel the repairs and
go back to the current installation? Because right now I'm stuck in
the middle of some repairs that I apparently can't finish...

Again, help is VERY much appreciated...

What were the problems that caused you to attempt a Repair Install? If
we know that, we'll be able to give you more focused troubleshooting.
Since the "34 minutes" error is because of hardware, you will probably
need to do some hardware troubleshooting. Knowing your computer specs
and why you needed to repair will help.

Malke

 

[Guest]

Hi Malke, thank you for you patience

After some minor adjustments in RegEdit, XP wouldn't boot. The "Last Working
Settings" option didn't help either, so the repair install was a rather
foolish and desperate attempt to get into XP again.

That is when I ran into the "34 minutes remaining" issue, which again led to
my current situation where the repair installation crashes and gives me the
error message as explained.

As for hardware troubleshooting - yes, I'm aware of the fact that I'll have
to do this, but first I have to get the repair installation running. As of
now, the repair crashes every it is launched and gives me the "there is not
enough system resources to complete API" message, which is the issue I need
help with.

Hope you can shed any light on this.

 

[Malke]

Hi Malke, thank you for you patience

After some minor adjustments in RegEdit, XP wouldn't boot. The "Last
Working Settings" option didn't help either, so the repair install was
a rather foolish and desperate attempt to get into XP again.

That is when I ran into the "34 minutes remaining" issue, which again
led to my current situation where the repair installation crashes and
gives me the error message as explained.

As for hardware troubleshooting - yes, I'm aware of the fact that I'll
have to do this, but first I have to get the repair installation
running. As of now, the repair crashes every it is launched and gives
me the "there is not enough system resources to complete API" message,
which is the issue I need help with.

Hope you can shed any light on this.

Well, I Googled around and found this explanation of the error message:

"This parameter means that there are not enough available resources to
complete the API, which most likely indicates that Windows does not
have enough memory (physical memory or page file memory). In rare
cases, this parameter may mean that the Windows kernel is running out
of paged-pool memory."

I don't have a definitive answer for you, but here are a few things to
try:

1. Test the RAM. I like Memtest86+ from www.memtest.org. Obviously, you
have to get the program from a working machine. You will either
download the precompiled Windows binary to make a bootable floppy or
the .iso to make a bootable cd. If you want to use the latter, you'll
need to have third-party burning software on the machine where you
download the file - XP's built-in burning capability won't do the job.
In either case, boot with the media you made. The test will run
immediately. Let the test run for an hour or two - unless errors are
seen immediately. If you get any errors, replace the RAM.

2. Test the hard drive with at least the quick test. Get a diagnostic
utility from the drive mftr.

3. If those two things test fine, then strip the machine down to the
motherboard, video card, one hard drive, one cd drive, mouse and
keyboard.

4. I'm assuming you had already backed up your data. If you didn't and
you need to get something off, try Knoppix (let me know if you need a
brief How-To). Then format the drive and clean-install Windows.

Just make sure the hardware is good before the clean install. I think
what has happened is that you hosed your system and the hardware is
fine, but it won't hurt to be sure.

Malke

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much!

I'll see what I can fix. I might just buy a new primary harddrive and do a
clean install, as I was running out of space anyway. ;-)

This has been a short nightmare, starting with me being infected with a
virus from my sister (spread over MSN, trough the WMF-hole). The virus
blocked my internet access and other means of removing it, which led to the
registry edit explained above, the "34 minutes" thing and the "system
resources"-thing... And as if that wasn't enough, my XP installation CD BLEW
UP in my computer (meaning it shattered), probably taking out my CD station
at the same time.

In situations like these, it is always so good to see that some stranger out
there is willing to help you out with your problems - so thank you, very
much.

And for your viewing pleasure:
http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image0277pi.jpg

 

[Malke]

Arild KF wrote:

Please see comments inline.

Thank you so much!

I'll see what I can fix. I might just buy a new primary harddrive and
do a clean install, as I was running out of space anyway. ;-)

This has been a short nightmare, starting with me being infected with
a virus from my sister (spread over MSN, trough the WMF-hole). The
virus blocked my internet access and other means of removing it, which
led to the registry edit explained above, the "34 minutes" thing and
the "system resources"-thing... And as if that wasn't enough, my XP
installation CD BLEW UP in my computer (meaning it shattered),
probably taking out my CD station at the same time.

I definitely think you should clean install, then. And for the blown up
CD:

Contact Microsoft - 800-426-9400 to replace a CD; 800-325-1233 if OEM
dealer has gone out of business and need to replace a CD.

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;326246

But do check that the hardware is good before bothering to install. It
can't hurt.

In situations like these, it is always so good to see that some
stranger out there is willing to help you out with your problems - so
thank you, very much.

I'm glad to help you. Please post back if you need more support. ;-)

And for your viewing pleasure:
http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image0277pi.jpg

Whoa! I've heard of this happening, but hadn't seen it before. You were
lucky you weren't hurt.

Malke