corrupted "c:\winNT\system32\Config\System" file....

[wlandymore]

this happened after installing a Logitech driver and the restore features haven't done anything to help me out. It seems to be limited to something the computer loads on a normal startup because it will hang or have problems after about 5 min. but there will be no problems at all in 'safe mode'.
I would like to know if there is a way to fix the c:\winnt\system32\config\system file short of a reinstall.
Also, is the information in the system file very unique or a generic type of file that can be obtained from another system that is working properly?
I'm thinking it's probably unique. Anyway, I do have another install on the same partition that is working fine because it's using a different system file in that path. I could copy over the vital information to the WinNT2 folder and then customize the new installation, but I would rather see if there is a way to fix the old one without throwing it away.

 

[bcastner]

It is a registry hive, not just a simple file.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...01-2c68-4de8-9229-ca494362419c&displaylang=en

 

[1stITMAN]

ok try booting with cd (win2k) and go in to recovery console, then run chkdsk, which fix some problems.
If that does not fix it the u will need to try the following

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBO/tip7400/rh7449.htm

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=151247

 

[1stITMAN]

http://www.labmice.net/Windows2000/Registry/troubleshooting.htm