Windows XP corrupted registry

[buffbaddude]

my registry got corrupted when we had a power-outage
i reinstalled windowsXP and it boots up fine for a few
boots, but it corrupted again.

Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.

any ideas?

 

[meastaugh1]

Have you done a full checkdisk on the hard drive?

 

[buffbaddude]

yes

 

[meastaugh1]

When you did the reinstall did you do a full format of the drive?

 

[linney]

Some things to look at here. But you might as well try the easy options first. Try using System Restore to get back to before that error.

Go into Safe Mode and see if selecting "last known good configuration" helps you.

Try using the System File Checker program from the Run Box (sfc /scannow).


How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from Starting (Q307545)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/5/45.asp

An easy to follow recovery console description when unable to start computer due to corrupt registry.

http://www.mediaworkstation.com/htm/homeset1.htm

Select link to Tutorial then to Charlie White article


Error Message: Windows Could Not Start Because the Following File Is Missing or Corrupt: \Winnt\System32\Config\System.ced (Q269075)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q269/0/75.asp

Error Message: Windows 2000 Could Not Start Because the Following File Is Missing or Corrupt: \Winnt\System32\Config\System(Q319011)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q319/0/11.asp

If no luck with above you could try repairing windows itself by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.




REPAIR WINDOWS

Boot from XP CD
(Windows will now load some temporary files)


Options after booting

*To Set Up Windows XP now press ENTER

*To Repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R

*To Quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3


Press ENTER for first option (don't select Recovery Console)
(Accept Eula agreement)

Follow onscreen instructions to repair windows installation


How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

 

[s0121]

1. Lets keep this easy.... he stated that he reinstalled XP, so im sure he knows how to do that..
2. suggest 1. make a Boot Disk...i usually give my customers a WinME(boot disk).
3. i then make sure there is a good copy of missing file on the floppy.... if it failes to boot, boot to floppy then copy the missing files to the proper place.
4. then you can REBOOT... Frank Smith
s0121@starband.net
"SomeWhere in Kansas--"Near Dodge City"

 

[buffbaddude]

thanks for all the advice but i need to know the reasons for this error, cause i fixed the problem and it keeps comming back.?

 

[linney]

These people too are asking why. The reason varies from machine to machine and is hard to pin down.

http://www.google.com/search?source...r+corrupt:+\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.++

http://groups.google.com/groups?sou...r+corrupt:+\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.++

One person said he fixed it by removing this windows update.
"Resuming From
Standby Update This update addresses the "Devices May Not
Power Up Properly When Resuming From Standby (Q311542)"

One person said it was his Faulty memory.

Another person said, "Others have had the same problem, including myself. I had to do a re-install
and delete the cause of the problem, the VIA miniport drivers."


In your case, the power outage you mention has probably done some internal damage. It wouldn't be a bad idea to download the memory testing program from

http://www.memtest86.com/

and check your memory.

 

[s0121]

"Quote" thanks for all the advice but i need to know the reasons for this error, cause i fixed the problem and it keeps comming back.? "end of Quote"
guess u never fixed the problem.. if u had fixed it then it would not return..
Im out of the guessing game on this one... with out the statement actualy working. and without knowing ho9w he reinstalled windows, ( was it a clean install, or upgrade install or repair install) Illlet the rest of you continue to GUESS with him..

Later CUA the ol man "60" Frank Smith
s0121@starband.net
"SomeWhere in Kansas--"Near Dodge City"

 

[buffbaddude]

i used partition magic pro 7.0....i deleted the partition
and did a clean install..when i said i fixed it, i replaced the system file from the c:\windows\repair. if i was not clear i am sorry.

 

[hchman]

I know this sounds wierd but try this just for kicks. Plug your computer into a different outlet and let us know if it still happens. Also are you using a surge protector? If so do not plug into it.

 

[paul123456]

im pretty sure it's your ntlldr file. if u reinstalled and remormated your hard drive then its something hardware. but if u didn't and booted the OS from the previous Os. then its your ntldr file. if you'd like i can send u a copy of this file. after it should work fine. Thanks, PAUL

 

[meastaugh1]

Buffbadddude,

According to several people on these boards, you're not supposed to used third party software to partition, you should allow WinXP setup to setup the partitions.