Re: Boot Error ?

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Jack Tyler wrote:
Win XP sp3
When I boot my system I get error -- Windows/System32/Config/System ...


That's a file name, not an error. What's the actual error? Does the following apply?

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545

Once you've recovered, you might want to look here, as well:

How to Troubleshoot Registry Corruption Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705


I was wondering If I put the drive into a exterior case and connected it to my Vista Laptop system where can I find my email addresses ...


Without knowing what specific application you use as an email client, and how you may have customized it, there's no way to answer that question.


... and my Favorites before I reconfigure XP on the drive?


Assuming that you're using Internet Explorer as your browser, C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Favorites. Other browsers use other locations.


I don't have a Repair on my XP disk since it's a school disk.



That doesn't make sense, I'm afraid. If it's a legitimate installation CD, it has the capability of performing a repair installation.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm


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