registry hive missing or corrupt

[jwjhnsn]

got an error

The registry cannot load hive (file): \SystemRoot/System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate. It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.

Beginning dump of physical memory

help !!!!!!!!!

 

[bcastner]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307545

A simpler explanation of the process:

http://www.digitalwebcast.com/2002/03_mar/tutorials/cw_boot_toot.htm

 

[pcdoc4christ]

jw:

An easier fix to try first is to have Windows XP boot to the Last Known Good Configuration.

Microsoft describes this boot option thus:

"The Last Known Good Configuration feature is a recovery option that you can use to start your computer by using the most recent settings that worked. The Last Known Good Configuration feature restores registry information and driver settings that were in effect the last time the computer started successfully. Use the Last Known Good Configuration feature when you cannot start Windows XP after you make a change to your computer, or when you suspect that a change that you just made may cause a problem. For example, you can use this feature if you cannot start Windows XP after you install a new driver for your video adapter, or if you installed an incorrect driver and have not yet restarted your computer."

The instructions are at this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307852&sd=tech

If that doesn't work, bcastner's suggestion is your best bet.

Regards,
Doc

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