CAUSE
A file critical to system initialization, such as Smss.exe, may be missing or corrupted
STOP 0x0000006F During System Initialization
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;153742&SD=MSKB&
Possible problems: Cd-rom (DVD-ROM) drive may be causing it. Try another drive if available.
Other possible problems: Bad stick of memory, boot sector virus
Try running a memory tester such as:
Windows Memory Diagnostic
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
I would also suggest booting off the CD into the Recovery Console and running chkdsk /r
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console (314058)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q314058
Best Regards,
Darren Curtis, MCSE
Microsoft Enterprise Support Engineer
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www.microsoft.com/security
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