Re: I can't start Windows XP after I installed Windows 2000

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From: anthonycont (anthonycont_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/27/05 

Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 10:03:06 -0800

Awesome.. it worked like a charm

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> S RAMESH wrote:
> > Dear Friend.
> >
> > When I attempt to start Windows XP after I installed Windows 2000, I have
> > received the following error message:
> >
> > "Starting Windows...
> > Windows 2000 could not start because the following file is missing or
> > corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.
> >
> > You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 2000 Setup using the
> > original Setup floppy disk or CD-ROM.
> > Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."
> >
> > Also I tried this microsoft knowledge base
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283433
> >
> > But, still I can't start Windows XP.. !
> >
> > Please advice to resolve this issue..!
> >
> > Thanks S RAmesh
>
>
> You replaced WinXP's newer system files on C: with Win2K's older
> versions.
>
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_2k.htm
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
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