Re: Missong or Corrupt Config\system
From: dev (dev_at_null.invalid)
Date: 11/30/04
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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 19:54:45 -0800
/AizA/ said:
> I have read through a number of posts regarding this subject and have a
> question: The MS page that is often referenced for this states in the
> opening paragraph that if you are working on a machine that has an OEM
> installation of XP to NOT perform what it lays out.
> (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545 )
> In that case, what is appropriate?
> I am, indeed, working on a machine with an OEM XP installation. How do I go
> about recovering it in this case?
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.
-- For most XP answers and tweaks... http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm http://dougknox.com http://aumha.org http://support.microsoft.com
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