How to do a repair from bootup

February 13, 2008

My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass the

POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press 'r' to

repair the system file using the original XP CD.

I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

February 13, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you want.

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

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> My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> the

> POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press 'r'

> to

> repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>

> I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>

February 13, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at some

point during the 'Installation'?

Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it overwrite my

original Windows?

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

want.

>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> > the

> > POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press 'r'

> > to

> > repair the system file using the original XP CD.

> >

> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

> >

>

February 13, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Alan T wrote:

> My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

> pass the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me

> to press 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>

> I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

February 13, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

>So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at some

>point during the 'Installation'?

Yup. It will ask you if you want to repair or to install.

February 13, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> the

> POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press 'r'

> to

> repair the system file using the original XP CD.

What is the filename? One of these?

"Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or

corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

"Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or

corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE "

> I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

You are apparently at the Recovery Console, and if the missing or damaged

file is one of the registry files, that is where you would follow the

directions here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

or

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm

HTH

-pk

February 13, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

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> My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press

> 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>

> I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

> want.

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

news:ua$jPJfbIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at some

> point during the 'Installation'?

>

> Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it overwrite my

> original Windows?

"GreenieLeBrun" <GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com> wrote...

> How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

>

> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Alan T...

Hopefully the information you rec'd from the above responders has solved

your problem but just let me add a bit more info concerning the XP Repair

process as it pertains to your situation...

First of all, the following assumes that your problem lies with a corrupted

XP OS and no hardware-type issues are involved that are causing your

problem.

But before getting to the Repair install...

In your original post you stated that during the boot you get a message that

"the following file is corrupted". What "file" is that?

In any event, before you undertake a Repair install of the OS, try the

following...

Access the Recovery Console see -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

and enter the chkdsk /r command. Perhaps you'll be lucky and the chkdsk

repair process will correct any existing OS corruption to the point where

the drive will become bootable & functional once again.

Assuming the chkdsk command does not correct the problem, it probably would

be wise to run a Repair install of the XP OS. I assume you've never done

this before so here's some general info on the process...

Undertaking a Repair install of the OS is a relatively straightforward

process. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS, but

in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be

retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare situation

where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install

(even if the Repair install failed), and as unlikely as it may be, it

*could* happen. As a matter of fact it's not unheard of that further data

corruption could be caused by using the chkdsk command referred to above.

Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data will

occur even when the chkdsk /r command or Repair install is unsuccessful, but

it *can* happen. So I want you to be aware of this.

There are a number of websites that contain step-by-step instructions for

undertaking a Repair install. Let me assure you that it's not a difficult

process and not terribly time-consuming. It's roughly similar to making a

fresh install of the XP OS. If you do a Google search on "XP repair

install", you'll be pointed to many of these sites. Here are a few more

besides the Michael Steven's site GreenieLeBrunone provided you with...

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

Assuming the chkdsk process or Repair install is successful (or you're able

to use some other process to get back your HDD to a bootable, functional

state), you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC for

any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the MS

critical updates since SP2 following a successful Repair install. (I'm

assuming that if you undertake this Repair install of the XP OS, you will be

doing so with a XP installation CD that contains SP2). That, of course, is

one of the downsides re undertaking a Repair install in that it's usually a

onerous task to download all the Critical Updates from MS especially if you

have a dialup phone connection rather than broadband.

Just one other thing...

It is conceivable that you're dealing with some hardware-type problem here

and not just a corruption of the OS. Where a hardware-type problem is the

culprit in cases like the one you describe, it's usually the HDD that's

defective although it's entirely possible some other major component of your

system may be at the root of the problem you're experiencing. In any event,

it's possible that you may be dealing with a defective HDD so it probably

would be wise at this point to check out the HDD with a HDD diagnostic

utility you can (usually) download from the website of the disk's

manufacturer. It's very easy to use - the downloaded program allows you to

create either as a bootable floppy disk or bootable CD containing the HDD

diagnostic program. So give that some consideration.

Anna

February 14, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Hi Anna,

Thanks for your detailed information/explanation on the recovery console

thing.

"Anna" <myname@myisp.net> wrote in message

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>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> > the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press

> > 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

> >

> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> > You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

> > want.

>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:ua$jPJfbIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at some

> > point during the 'Installation'?

> >

> > Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it overwrite

my

> > original Windows?

>

> "GreenieLeBrun" <GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com> wrote...

> > How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

> >

> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> > http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

>

> Alan T...

> Hopefully the information you rec'd from the above responders has solved

> your problem but just let me add a bit more info concerning the XP Repair

> process as it pertains to your situation...

>

> First of all, the following assumes that your problem lies with a

corrupted

> XP OS and no hardware-type issues are involved that are causing your

> problem.

>

> But before getting to the Repair install...

> In your original post you stated that during the boot you get a message

that

> "the following file is corrupted". What "file" is that?

>

> In any event, before you undertake a Repair install of the OS, try the

> following...

>

> Access the Recovery Console see -

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

> and enter the chkdsk /r command. Perhaps you'll be lucky and the chkdsk

> repair process will correct any existing OS corruption to the point where

> the drive will become bootable & functional once again.

>

> Assuming the chkdsk command does not correct the problem, it probably

would

> be wise to run a Repair install of the XP OS. I assume you've never done

> this before so here's some general info on the process...

>

> Undertaking a Repair install of the OS is a relatively straightforward

> process. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS, but

> in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be

> retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare

situation

> where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install

> (even if the Repair install failed), and as unlikely as it may be, it

> *could* happen. As a matter of fact it's not unheard of that further data

> corruption could be caused by using the chkdsk command referred to above.

> Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data will

> occur even when the chkdsk /r command or Repair install is unsuccessful,

but

> it *can* happen. So I want you to be aware of this.

>

> There are a number of websites that contain step-by-step instructions for

> undertaking a Repair install. Let me assure you that it's not a difficult

> process and not terribly time-consuming. It's roughly similar to making a

> fresh install of the XP OS. If you do a Google search on "XP repair

> install", you'll be pointed to many of these sites. Here are a few more

> besides the Michael Steven's site GreenieLeBrunone provided you with...

> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138

>

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

>

> Assuming the chkdsk process or Repair install is successful (or you're

able

> to use some other process to get back your HDD to a bootable, functional

> state), you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC

for

> any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the

MS

> critical updates since SP2 following a successful Repair install. (I'm

> assuming that if you undertake this Repair install of the XP OS, you will

be

> doing so with a XP installation CD that contains SP2). That, of course, is

> one of the downsides re undertaking a Repair install in that it's usually

a

> onerous task to download all the Critical Updates from MS especially if

you

> have a dialup phone connection rather than broadband.

>

> Just one other thing...

> It is conceivable that you're dealing with some hardware-type problem here

> and not just a corruption of the OS. Where a hardware-type problem is the

> culprit in cases like the one you describe, it's usually the HDD that's

> defective although it's entirely possible some other major component of

your

> system may be at the root of the problem you're experiencing. In any

event,

> it's possible that you may be dealing with a defective HDD so it probably

> would be wise at this point to check out the HDD with a HDD diagnostic

> utility you can (usually) download from the website of the disk's

> manufacturer. It's very easy to use - the downloaded program allows you to

> create either as a bootable floppy disk or bootable CD containing the HDD

> diagnostic program. So give that some consideration.

> Anna

>

February 14, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

> What is the filename? One of these?

>

> "Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or

> corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

This is the one I got in the POST stage.

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Hi,

I have tried to rename the system file under

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

as

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.bak

and also copy the system file from repair directory to

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

However, after I restarted XP, all the things go strange, the system file

from repair directory was dated July 2007, so that my XP has different

configurations. I cannot connect to internet, there is no connection

established under

'Network and Connection'. When the XP started up, the error came up 'Net

service is not installed...' something like that.

Is there a tool to repair my original system file?

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

Because now I can boot up to XP and the original system file was renamed as

system.bak.

"Anna" <myname@myisp.net> wrote in message

news:%23PlmsllbIHA.5128@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> > the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press

> > 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

> >

> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> > You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

> > want.

>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:ua$jPJfbIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at some

> > point during the 'Installation'?

> >

> > Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it overwrite

my

> > original Windows?

>

> "GreenieLeBrun" <GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com> wrote...

> > How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

> >

> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> > http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

>

> Alan T...

> Hopefully the information you rec'd from the above responders has solved

> your problem but just let me add a bit more info concerning the XP Repair

> process as it pertains to your situation...

>

> First of all, the following assumes that your problem lies with a

corrupted

> XP OS and no hardware-type issues are involved that are causing your

> problem.

>

> But before getting to the Repair install...

> In your original post you stated that during the boot you get a message

that

> "the following file is corrupted". What "file" is that?

>

> In any event, before you undertake a Repair install of the OS, try the

> following...

>

> Access the Recovery Console see -

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

> and enter the chkdsk /r command. Perhaps you'll be lucky and the chkdsk

> repair process will correct any existing OS corruption to the point where

> the drive will become bootable & functional once again.

>

> Assuming the chkdsk command does not correct the problem, it probably

would

> be wise to run a Repair install of the XP OS. I assume you've never done

> this before so here's some general info on the process...

>

> Undertaking a Repair install of the OS is a relatively straightforward

> process. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS, but

> in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be

> retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare

situation

> where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install

> (even if the Repair install failed), and as unlikely as it may be, it

> *could* happen. As a matter of fact it's not unheard of that further data

> corruption could be caused by using the chkdsk command referred to above.

> Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data will

> occur even when the chkdsk /r command or Repair install is unsuccessful,

but

> it *can* happen. So I want you to be aware of this.

>

> There are a number of websites that contain step-by-step instructions for

> undertaking a Repair install. Let me assure you that it's not a difficult

> process and not terribly time-consuming. It's roughly similar to making a

> fresh install of the XP OS. If you do a Google search on "XP repair

> install", you'll be pointed to many of these sites. Here are a few more

> besides the Michael Steven's site GreenieLeBrunone provided you with...

> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138

>

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

>

> Assuming the chkdsk process or Repair install is successful (or you're

able

> to use some other process to get back your HDD to a bootable, functional

> state), you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC

for

> any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the

MS

> critical updates since SP2 following a successful Repair install. (I'm

> assuming that if you undertake this Repair install of the XP OS, you will

be

> doing so with a XP installation CD that contains SP2). That, of course, is

> one of the downsides re undertaking a Repair install in that it's usually

a

> onerous task to download all the Critical Updates from MS especially if

you

> have a dialup phone connection rather than broadband.

>

> Just one other thing...

> It is conceivable that you're dealing with some hardware-type problem here

> and not just a corruption of the OS. Where a hardware-type problem is the

> culprit in cases like the one you describe, it's usually the HDD that's

> defective although it's entirely possible some other major component of

your

> system may be at the root of the problem you're experiencing. In any

event,

> it's possible that you may be dealing with a defective HDD so it probably

> would be wise at this point to check out the HDD with a HDD diagnostic

> utility you can (usually) download from the website of the disk's

> manufacturer. It's very easy to use - the downloaded program allows you to

> create either as a bootable floppy disk or bootable CD containing the HDD

> diagnostic program. So give that some consideration.

> Anna

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

System File Checker.

Start>Run, type "command" and hit Enter. Then type

sfc /scannow

It may ask for your Windows cd. The cd has to be at the same service pack

level as the XP installed on the hard drive.

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

news:%23Rz2ZZdcIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> I have tried to rename the system file under

> C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

> as

> C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.bak

>

> and also copy the system file from repair directory to

> C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

>

> However, after I restarted XP, all the things go strange, the system file

> from repair directory was dated July 2007, so that my XP has different

> configurations. I cannot connect to internet, there is no connection

> established under

> 'Network and Connection'. When the XP started up, the error came up 'Net

> service is not installed...' something like that.

>

> Is there a tool to repair my original system file?

> C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

>

> Because now I can boot up to XP and the original system file was renamed

> as

> system.bak.

>

> "Anna" <myname@myisp.net> wrote in message

> news:%23PlmsllbIHA.5128@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>>

>> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

>> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

>> > pass

>> > the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to

>> > press

>> > 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>> >

>> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

>> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

>> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>>

>> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

>> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

>> > You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

>> > want.

>>

>> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> news:ua$jPJfbIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> > So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at

>> > some

>> > point during the 'Installation'?

>> >

>> > Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it overwrite

> my

>> > original Windows?

>>

>> "GreenieLeBrun" <GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com> wrote...

>> > How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

>> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

>> >

>> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

>> > http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

>>

>> Alan T...

>> Hopefully the information you rec'd from the above responders has solved

>> your problem but just let me add a bit more info concerning the XP Repair

>> process as it pertains to your situation...

>>

>> First of all, the following assumes that your problem lies with a

> corrupted

>> XP OS and no hardware-type issues are involved that are causing your

>> problem.

>>

>> But before getting to the Repair install...

>> In your original post you stated that during the boot you get a message

> that

>> "the following file is corrupted". What "file" is that?

>>

>> In any event, before you undertake a Repair install of the OS, try the

>> following...

>>

>> Access the Recovery Console see -

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

>> and enter the chkdsk /r command. Perhaps you'll be lucky and the chkdsk

>> repair process will correct any existing OS corruption to the point where

>> the drive will become bootable & functional once again.

>>

>> Assuming the chkdsk command does not correct the problem, it probably

> would

>> be wise to run a Repair install of the XP OS. I assume you've never done

>> this before so here's some general info on the process...

>>

>> Undertaking a Repair install of the OS is a relatively straightforward

>> process. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS,

>> but

>> in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be

>> retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare

> situation

>> where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install

>> (even if the Repair install failed), and as unlikely as it may be, it

>> *could* happen. As a matter of fact it's not unheard of that further data

>> corruption could be caused by using the chkdsk command referred to above.

>> Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data

>> will

>> occur even when the chkdsk /r command or Repair install is unsuccessful,

> but

>> it *can* happen. So I want you to be aware of this.

>>

>> There are a number of websites that contain step-by-step instructions for

>> undertaking a Repair install. Let me assure you that it's not a difficult

>> process and not terribly time-consuming. It's roughly similar to making a

>> fresh install of the XP OS. If you do a Google search on "XP repair

>> install", you'll be pointed to many of these sites. Here are a few more

>> besides the Michael Steven's site GreenieLeBrunone provided you with...

>> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

>> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138

>>

> http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

>>

>> Assuming the chkdsk process or Repair install is successful (or you're

> able

>> to use some other process to get back your HDD to a bootable, functional

>> state), you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC

> for

>> any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the

> MS

>> critical updates since SP2 following a successful Repair install. (I'm

>> assuming that if you undertake this Repair install of the XP OS, you will

> be

>> doing so with a XP installation CD that contains SP2). That, of course,

>> is

>> one of the downsides re undertaking a Repair install in that it's usually

> a

>> onerous task to download all the Critical Updates from MS especially if

> you

>> have a dialup phone connection rather than broadband.

>>

>> Just one other thing...

>> It is conceivable that you're dealing with some hardware-type problem

>> here

>> and not just a corruption of the OS. Where a hardware-type problem is the

>> culprit in cases like the one you describe, it's usually the HDD that's

>> defective although it's entirely possible some other major component of

> your

>> system may be at the root of the problem you're experiencing. In any

> event,

>> it's possible that you may be dealing with a defective HDD so it probably

>> would be wise at this point to check out the HDD with a HDD diagnostic

>> utility you can (usually) download from the website of the disk's

>> manufacturer. It's very easy to use - the downloaded program allows you

>> to

>> create either as a bootable floppy disk or bootable CD containing the HDD

>> diagnostic program. So give that some consideration.

>> Anna

>>

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Hi,

Should I overwrite the system file(from repair directory) with my original

c:\windows\system32\config\system

?

and then do the scan?

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:1BA12ADA-3CD6-44E4-B077-ADD3D2CF9A6E@microsoft.com...

> System File Checker.

>

> Start>Run, type "command" and hit Enter. Then type

>

> sfc /scannow

>

> It may ask for your Windows cd. The cd has to be at the same service pack

> level as the XP installed on the hard drive.

>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:%23Rz2ZZdcIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> > Hi,

> >

> > I have tried to rename the system file under

> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

> > as

> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.bak

> >

> > and also copy the system file from repair directory to

> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

> >

> > However, after I restarted XP, all the things go strange, the system

file

> > from repair directory was dated July 2007, so that my XP has different

> > configurations. I cannot connect to internet, there is no connection

> > established under

> > 'Network and Connection'. When the XP started up, the error came up 'Net

> > service is not installed...' something like that.

> >

> > Is there a tool to repair my original system file?

> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

> >

> > Because now I can boot up to XP and the original system file was renamed

> > as

> > system.bak.

> >

> > "Anna" <myname@myisp.net> wrote in message

> > news:%23PlmsllbIHA.5128@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> >>

> >> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> >> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> >> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> >> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

> >> > pass

> >> > the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to

> >> > press

> >> > 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

> >> >

> >> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> >> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> >> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

> >>

> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> >> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> >> > You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what

you

> >> > want.

> >>

> >> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> >> news:ua$jPJfbIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> >> > So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at

> >> > some

> >> > point during the 'Installation'?

> >> >

> >> > Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it

overwrite

> > my

> >> > original Windows?

> >>

> >> "GreenieLeBrun" <GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com> wrote...

> >> > How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

> >> >

> >> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> >> > http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> >>

> >> Alan T...

> >> Hopefully the information you rec'd from the above responders has

solved

> >> your problem but just let me add a bit more info concerning the XP

Repair

> >> process as it pertains to your situation...

> >>

> >> First of all, the following assumes that your problem lies with a

> > corrupted

> >> XP OS and no hardware-type issues are involved that are causing your

> >> problem.

> >>

> >> But before getting to the Repair install...

> >> In your original post you stated that during the boot you get a message

> > that

> >> "the following file is corrupted". What "file" is that?

> >>

> >> In any event, before you undertake a Repair install of the OS, try the

> >> following...

> >>

> >> Access the Recovery Console see -

> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

> >> and enter the chkdsk /r command. Perhaps you'll be lucky and the chkdsk

> >> repair process will correct any existing OS corruption to the point

where

> >> the drive will become bootable & functional once again.

> >>

> >> Assuming the chkdsk command does not correct the problem, it probably

> > would

> >> be wise to run a Repair install of the XP OS. I assume you've never

done

> >> this before so here's some general info on the process...

> >>

> >> Undertaking a Repair install of the OS is a relatively straightforward

> >> process. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS,

> >> but

> >> in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would

be

> >> retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare

> > situation

> >> where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install

> >> (even if the Repair install failed), and as unlikely as it may be, it

> >> *could* happen. As a matter of fact it's not unheard of that further

data

> >> corruption could be caused by using the chkdsk command referred to

above.

> >> Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data

> >> will

> >> occur even when the chkdsk /r command or Repair install is

unsuccessful,

> > but

> >> it *can* happen. So I want you to be aware of this.

> >>

> >> There are a number of websites that contain step-by-step instructions

for

> >> undertaking a Repair install. Let me assure you that it's not a

difficult

> >> process and not terribly time-consuming. It's roughly similar to making

a

> >> fresh install of the XP OS. If you do a Google search on "XP repair

> >> install", you'll be pointed to many of these sites. Here are a few more

> >> besides the Michael Steven's site GreenieLeBrunone provided you with...

> >> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

> >> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138

> >>

> >

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

> >>

> >> Assuming the chkdsk process or Repair install is successful (or you're

> > able

> >> to use some other process to get back your HDD to a bootable,

functional

> >> state), you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your

PC

> > for

> >> any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all*

the

> > MS

> >> critical updates since SP2 following a successful Repair install. (I'm

> >> assuming that if you undertake this Repair install of the XP OS, you

will

> > be

> >> doing so with a XP installation CD that contains SP2). That, of course,

> >> is

> >> one of the downsides re undertaking a Repair install in that it's

usually

> > a

> >> onerous task to download all the Critical Updates from MS especially if

> > you

> >> have a dialup phone connection rather than broadband.

> >>

> >> Just one other thing...

> >> It is conceivable that you're dealing with some hardware-type problem

> >> here

> >> and not just a corruption of the OS. Where a hardware-type problem is

the

> >> culprit in cases like the one you describe, it's usually the HDD that's

> >> defective although it's entirely possible some other major component of

> > your

> >> system may be at the root of the problem you're experiencing. In any

> > event,

> >> it's possible that you may be dealing with a defective HDD so it

probably

> >> would be wise at this point to check out the HDD with a HDD diagnostic

> >> utility you can (usually) download from the website of the disk's

> >> manufacturer. It's very easy to use - the downloaded program allows you

> >> to

> >> create either as a bootable floppy disk or bootable CD containing the

HDD

> >> diagnostic program. So give that some consideration.

> >> Anna

> >>

> >

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Hi,

I don't have the second 'R'.

So I use the first 'R' to rename the original system file as system.bak.

And copy the system file from the 'repair' folder into

c:\windows\system32\config\system

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

want.

>

> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it pass

> > the

> > POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press 'r'

> > to

> > repair the system file using the original XP CD.

> >

> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

> >

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

The second R is several screens later. You keep going after the screen that

offers the Repair Console.

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

news:%23XxpNnecIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> I don't have the second 'R'.

> So I use the first 'R' to rename the original system file as system.bak.

> And copy the system file from the 'repair' folder into

> c:\windows\system32\config\system

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

>> You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

> want.

>>

>> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

>> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

>> > pass

>> > the

>> > POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press

>> > 'r'

>> > to

>> > repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>> >

>> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

>> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

>> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>> >

>>

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

news:%23XxpNnecIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> I don't have the second 'R'.

> So I use the first 'R' to rename the original system file as system.bak.

> And copy the system file from the 'repair' folder into

> c:\windows\system32\config\system

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

>> You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

> want.

>>

>> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

>> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

>> > pass

>> > the

>> > POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press

>> > 'r'

>> > to

>> > repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>> >

>> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

>> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

>> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>> >

>>

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

"Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

news:%23PlZnlecIHA.5712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> Hi,

>

> Should I overwrite the system file(from repair directory) with my original

> c:\windows\system32\config\system

> ?

>

> and then do the scan?

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:1BA12ADA-3CD6-44E4-B077-ADD3D2CF9A6E@microsoft.com...

>> System File Checker.

>>

>> Start>Run, type "command" and hit Enter. Then type

>>

>> sfc /scannow

>>

>> It may ask for your Windows cd. The cd has to be at the same service

>> pack

>> level as the XP installed on the hard drive.

>>

>> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> news:%23Rz2ZZdcIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> > Hi,

>> >

>> > I have tried to rename the system file under

>> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

>> > as

>> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.bak

>> >

>> > and also copy the system file from repair directory to

>> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

>> >

>> > However, after I restarted XP, all the things go strange, the system

> file

>> > from repair directory was dated July 2007, so that my XP has different

>> > configurations. I cannot connect to internet, there is no connection

>> > established under

>> > 'Network and Connection'. When the XP started up, the error came up

>> > 'Net

>> > service is not installed...' something like that.

>> >

>> > Is there a tool to repair my original system file?

>> > C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system

>> >

>> > Because now I can boot up to XP and the original system file was

>> > renamed

>> > as

>> > system.bak.

>> >

>> > "Anna" <myname@myisp.net> wrote in message

>> > news:%23PlmsllbIHA.5128@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> >>

>> >> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> >> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> >> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

>> >> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

>> >> > pass

>> >> > the POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to

>> >> > press

>> >> > 'r' to repair the system file using the original XP CD.

>> >> >

>> >> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the

>> >> > selection

>> >> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

>> >> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

>> >>

>> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

>> >> news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

>> >> > You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what

> you

>> >> > want.

>> >>

>> >> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

>> >> news:ua$jPJfbIHA.4208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> >> > So are you saying I should go to the 'XP install'? Then 'Repair' at

>> >> > some

>> >> > point during the 'Installation'?

>> >> >

>> >> > Just wonder if I choose 'Install' to the partition C, will it

> overwrite

>> > my

>> >> > original Windows?

>> >>

>> >> "GreenieLeBrun" <GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com> wrote...

>> >> > How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows

>> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

>> >> >

>> >> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

>> >> > http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

>> >>

>> >> Alan T...

>> >> Hopefully the information you rec'd from the above responders has

> solved

>> >> your problem but just let me add a bit more info concerning the XP

> Repair

>> >> process as it pertains to your situation...

>> >>

>> >> First of all, the following assumes that your problem lies with a

>> > corrupted

>> >> XP OS and no hardware-type issues are involved that are causing your

>> >> problem.

>> >>

>> >> But before getting to the Repair install...

>> >> In your original post you stated that during the boot you get a

>> >> message

>> > that

>> >> "the following file is corrupted". What "file" is that?

>> >>

>> >> In any event, before you undertake a Repair install of the OS, try the

>> >> following...

>> >>

>> >> Access the Recovery Console see -

>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

>> >> and enter the chkdsk /r command. Perhaps you'll be lucky and the

>> >> chkdsk

>> >> repair process will correct any existing OS corruption to the point

> where

>> >> the drive will become bootable & functional once again.

>> >>

>> >> Assuming the chkdsk command does not correct the problem, it probably

>> > would

>> >> be wise to run a Repair install of the XP OS. I assume you've never

> done

>> >> this before so here's some general info on the process...

>> >>

>> >> Undertaking a Repair install of the OS is a relatively straightforward

>> >> process. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS,

>> >> but

>> >> in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would

> be

>> >> retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare

>> > situation

>> >> where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair

>> >> install

>> >> (even if the Repair install failed), and as unlikely as it may be, it

>> >> *could* happen. As a matter of fact it's not unheard of that further

> data

>> >> corruption could be caused by using the chkdsk command referred to

> above.

>> >> Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data

>> >> will

>> >> occur even when the chkdsk /r command or Repair install is

> unsuccessful,

>> > but

>> >> it *can* happen. So I want you to be aware of this.

>> >>

>> >> There are a number of websites that contain step-by-step instructions

> for

>> >> undertaking a Repair install. Let me assure you that it's not a

> difficult

>> >> process and not terribly time-consuming. It's roughly similar to

>> >> making

> a

>> >> fresh install of the XP OS. If you do a Google search on "XP repair

>> >> install", you'll be pointed to many of these sites. Here are a few

>> >> more

>> >> besides the Michael Steven's site GreenieLeBrunone provided you

>> >> with...

>> >> http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

>> >> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138

>> >>

>> >

> http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxppro/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

>> >>

>> >> Assuming the chkdsk process or Repair install is successful (or you're

>> > able

>> >> to use some other process to get back your HDD to a bootable,

> functional

>> >> state), you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your

> PC

>> > for

>> >> any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all*

> the

>> > MS

>> >> critical updates since SP2 following a successful Repair install. (I'm

>> >> assuming that if you undertake this Repair install of the XP OS, you

> will

>> > be

>> >> doing so with a XP installation CD that contains SP2). That, of

>> >> course,

>> >> is

>> >> one of the downsides re undertaking a Repair install in that it's

> usually

>> > a

>> >> onerous task to download all the Critical Updates from MS especially

>> >> if

>> > you

>> >> have a dialup phone connection rather than broadband.

>> >>

>> >> Just one other thing...

>> >> It is conceivable that you're dealing with some hardware-type problem

>> >> here

>> >> and not just a corruption of the OS. Where a hardware-type problem is

> the

>> >> culprit in cases like the one you describe, it's usually the HDD

>> >> that's

>> >> defective although it's entirely possible some other major component

>> >> of

>> > your

>> >> system may be at the root of the problem you're experiencing. In any

>> > event,

>> >> it's possible that you may be dealing with a defective HDD so it

> probably

>> >> would be wise at this point to check out the HDD with a HDD diagnostic

>> >> utility you can (usually) download from the website of the disk's

>> >> manufacturer. It's very easy to use - the downloaded program allows

>> >> you

>> >> to

>> >> create either as a bootable floppy disk or bootable CD containing the

> HDD

>> >> diagnostic program. So give that some consideration.

>> >> Anna

>> >>

>> >

>>

>

February 18, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Yes, I did not select the first 'R' but chose the install and past several

screen.

Then there was no second 'R' for another selection screen.

From one of the URL the other guys gave, it is possible there is no second

'R' but no way to solve.

> > Hi,

> >

> > I don't have the second 'R'.

> > So I use the first 'R' to rename the original system file as system.bak.

> > And copy the system file from the 'repair' folder into

> > c:\windows\system32\config\system

> >

> > "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> > news:B3459BF8-39AE-4427-B764-9EA2690FD439@microsoft.com...

> >> You need to go past that to the second "R". The first is not what you

> > want.

> >>

> >> "Alan T" <alanNOSPAMpltse@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

> >> news:%23G2YOtebIHA.6024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> >> > My XP SP2 has a serious problem:

> >> > It got hang a couple of times and I need to 'reset' it, now when it

> >> > pass

> >> > the

> >> > POST and prompt me the following file is corrupted, told me to press

> >> > 'r'

> >> > to

> >> > repair the system file using the original XP CD.

> >> >

> >> > I boot from my XP cd and run the setup until came up to the selection

> >> > screen. I chose 'R' and got to the dos screen.

> >> > I have no idea how to do the repair in this dos screen.

February 19, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Alan T wrote:

>> What is the filename? One of these?

>>

>> "Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or

>> corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

>

> This is the one I got in the POST stage.

I've been following this thread, Alan. It's a bit confusing, but I think

Patrick nailed it: you seem to have a corrupted registry. You need to

decide if you want to follow the directions from this page:

"How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from

starting"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

*or* attempt a Repair Install. Some people are giving you directions for

the method using the Recovery Console (the first "R"). Others are giving

you directions for an actual Repair Install (a totally different

procedure; the second "R").

Hopefully, this page will clear up any confusion you currently have:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Scroll down to "XP Repair install." Note Step 3. This is the first "R"

everyone is referring to. This is for the Recovery Console. Since the

instructions on this page are for the Repair Install, you are instructed

to *NOT* choose the R at this point (and the R at this point is for you

to access the Recovery Console). Note Step 5. This is the second "R"

that everyone is talking about. And this second R is for the Repair

Install. If you don't see this option, then there is a problem, and you

are instructed to read Warning #2, which informs you that if you choose

to perform a Clean Install, it is extremely important that you save all

your data and settings. Furthermore, if you want to perform a Clean

Install, then you also need to have the installation files/media for all

your programs as well as all the drivers for your hardware.

So, if you never get the second R (for Repair Install) as an option and

you don't necessarily want to perform a Clean Install, you may want to

try the instructions from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 so that

you may fix your registry using the Recovery Console.

I hope this post clears some things up for you!

February 19, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Thank you for your information.

Yes, I cannot find the second 'R' option, so I think as you said may need to

do a registry repair.

Questions:

1) If I copied the 'system' file from 'repair' directory into the 'config'

directory, does it harm to run the 'scannow' as suggested by one guru?

2) What actually the 'system' file does?

3) I think my XP always has a problem the boot problem from time to time.

This is the second time I installed my XP, my first installation happened

reboot problem from time to time and finally cannot be rebooted. And now it

seems the same problem.

Any idea why the registry get corrupted?

"Daave" <dcwashNOSPAM@myrealboxXYZ.invalid> wrote in message

news:u0%23$cfpcIHA.4172@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Alan T wrote:

> >> What is the filename? One of these?

> >>

> >> "Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or

> >> corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM"

> >

> > This is the one I got in the POST stage.

>

> I've been following this thread, Alan. It's a bit confusing, but I think

> Patrick nailed it: you seem to have a corrupted registry. You need to

> decide if you want to follow the directions from this page:

>

> "How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from

> starting"

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

>

> *or* attempt a Repair Install. Some people are giving you directions for

> the method using the Recovery Console (the first "R"). Others are giving

> you directions for an actual Repair Install (a totally different

> procedure; the second "R").

>

> Hopefully, this page will clear up any confusion you currently have:

>

> "How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"

> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

>

> Scroll down to "XP Repair install." Note Step 3. This is the first "R"

> everyone is referring to. This is for the Recovery Console. Since the

> instructions on this page are for the Repair Install, you are instructed

> to *NOT* choose the R at this point (and the R at this point is for you

> to access the Recovery Console). Note Step 5. This is the second "R"

> that everyone is talking about. And this second R is for the Repair

> Install. If you don't see this option, then there is a problem, and you

> are instructed to read Warning #2, which informs you that if you choose

> to perform a Clean Install, it is extremely important that you save all

> your data and settings. Furthermore, if you want to perform a Clean

> Install, then you also need to have the installation files/media for all

> your programs as well as all the drivers for your hardware.

>

> So, if you never get the second R (for Repair Install) as an option and

> you don't necessarily want to perform a Clean Install, you may want to

> try the instructions from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 so that

> you may fix your registry using the Recovery Console.

>

> I hope this post clears some things up for you!

>

February 19, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Hi, I have looked at the URL and found to summarise it:

1) backup the

....\system32\config\...

2) replace with ...\repair\...

3) restart

4) replace

....\system32\config\...

with the files from system information folder

>

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

February 20, 2008

Re: How to do a repair from bootup

Alan T wrote:

> Thank you for your information.

> Yes, I cannot find the second 'R' option, so I think as you said may

> need to do a registry repair.

>

> Questions:

> 1) If I copied the 'system' file from 'repair' directory into the

> 'config' directory, does it harm to run the 'scannow' as suggested by

> one guru?

I doubt there would be any harm. But there is never an absolute

guarantee.

> 2) What actually the 'system' file does?

That's the hive in the registry with all the system settings. The

(operating) "system" is Windows XP. :-)

> 3) I think my XP always has a problem the boot problem from time to

> time. This is the second time I installed my XP, my first

> installation happened reboot problem from time to time and finally

> cannot be rebooted. And now it seems the same problem.

> Any idea why the registry get corrupted?

Bad software (cold be legit or malware) or hardware problems.

Actually, since you have had problems for a long time, if I were you, I

would just perform a clean install:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Another option is to perform hardware diagnostics:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

Assuming there is data on your hard drive that you don't want to lose,

you could remove the drive and either put in another PC as a slave or

put it an external USB enclosure so that you may have access to the

data. You could also purchase a new hard drive for your PC and *then*

perform the clean install (then you could always copy the data back from

your old drive). You may even want to consider purchasing a new PC

altogether. It depends on how much time and money you want to spend.

Of course, you could always try the Recovery Console method to try to

salvage your system. And if you succeed, then that's great. Still, I

would make sure you save your data from your hard drive first to be on

the safe side.

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