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c0000218 registry file failure
I am using win2000, and it has been several days that I am not able to access my computer at all. All it does is keep on dumping physical memory (blue screen) with remark:
STOP: c0000218 {registry file failure}
The registry cannot load the hive
\SystemRoot\System32\Confi
or its log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.
Beginning dump of physical memory
Dumping physical memory to disk: __%
This process keeps on going until I get sick and tired and shut down the power altogether.
Can anybody pls help.
Thanks in advance.
STOP: c0000218 {registry file failure}
The registry cannot load the hive
\SystemRoot\System32\Confi
or its log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.
Beginning dump of physical memory
Dumping physical memory to disk: __%
This process keeps on going until I get sick and tired and shut down the power altogether.
Can anybody pls help.
Thanks in advance.
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I have the same error but on a DELL Inspiron 4150 Laptop - i don't know my admin password so when i try to run windows thru the WINDOWS XP Disc - it doesn't work i can't re-install windows because i'll loose all my work stuff which is VITAL, I have tried running in safe mode, last configuration that worked, etc..! Error is below
STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}
The registry cannot load the hive (file):
\SystemRoot\System32\Confi
or its log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.
Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete.
Contact your system administrator or technical support group for further assistance.
STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}
The registry cannot load the hive (file):
\SystemRoot\System32\Confi
or its log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.
Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete.
Contact your system administrator or technical support group for further assistance.
domatron55
You need to ask your own question for us to help :-)
You need to ask your own question for us to help :-)
Why i have no points? Can someone out there plz help! Is that all you care about? Points!!
I recently had the samae hive file problem. I removed it through information at microsoft support. Now there is another problem. My computer cannot log into a local windows server 2003 domain. After the removal of HIVE prob, now system does boot and i can log in to my own pc but not on the domain. I have tried to make new user id on the domain but still cannt work. Can any one help me out? I wd be grateful....
I had the same problem some days ago. I also could boot using the registry hives stored in winnt\repair but.. It just let you boot again.. ;-).. Later, I found this in MSFT:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=56d3c201-2c68-4de8-9229-ca494362419c
Registry Repair Utilily .. It worked great! :-P
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=56d3c201-2c68-4de8-9229-ca494362419c
Registry Repair Utilily .. It worked great! :-P
obiously I had to restore the damaged files to winnt\system32\config before using chkreg
;)
;)
I forgot something else ;)... to restore the hives if you have moved somewhere else, you have to use recovery console
domatron55
try this to blank your admin password
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm
try this to blank your admin password
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm
mail me if urs problem solves <removed by sirbounty>
CAUSE
This problem may occur if either of the following conditions is true:
The hardware where you are trying to install Windows XP may not be compatible with Windows XP.
The hard disk where you are trying to install Windows XP may be damaged.
RESOLUTION
Step 1: Make Sure That Your Hardware Is Compatible with Windows XP
For the latest compatibility information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/
For additional information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
255036 Microsoft Support Policy on Hardware Not On Windows NT HCL
314062 The Latest Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List
If the hardware is listed on the latest Windows XP hardware compatibility list, go to step 2.
Step 2: Use the Recovery Console to Confirm That Your Hard Disk or File System Is Not Damaged
Important Microsoft recommends that only advanced users or administrators use the Recovery Console.
Note Only the Administrator account can access the Recovery Console.
Start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM. If prompted, select any options that you must select to start from the CD-ROM.
Note To start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive must be configured to do this. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer.
When you are prompted to select Repair or Recover, press R. This starts the Microsoft Recovery Console.
When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the Administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
Use the chkdsk command-line tool to check the hard disks. At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r, and then press ENTER.
Read the results, and then take any steps that you must take to complete the process. For example, you may be prompted to run chkdsk /f to fix certain problems.
Restart the computer, and then try to run Setup again.
Step 3: Replace Your Hard Disk
If your hard disk is damaged and cannot be repaired, you may have to replace it. Contact your computer manufacturer, the retailer where you bought your computer, or a qualified repair technician for information about how to replace your hard disk.
For additional information about how to use the chkdsk command-line command to check and repair a damaged hard disk, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
307654 HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
314058 Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
313348 HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP
CAUSE
This problem may occur if either of the following conditions is true:
The hardware where you are trying to install Windows XP may not be compatible with Windows XP.
The hard disk where you are trying to install Windows XP may be damaged.
RESOLUTION
Step 1: Make Sure That Your Hardware Is Compatible with Windows XP
For the latest compatibility information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/catalog/
For additional information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
255036 Microsoft Support Policy on Hardware Not On Windows NT HCL
314062 The Latest Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List
If the hardware is listed on the latest Windows XP hardware compatibility list, go to step 2.
Step 2: Use the Recovery Console to Confirm That Your Hard Disk or File System Is Not Damaged
Important Microsoft recommends that only advanced users or administrators use the Recovery Console.
Note Only the Administrator account can access the Recovery Console.
Start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM. If prompted, select any options that you must select to start from the CD-ROM.
Note To start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive must be configured to do this. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer.
When you are prompted to select Repair or Recover, press R. This starts the Microsoft Recovery Console.
When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the Administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
Use the chkdsk command-line tool to check the hard disks. At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r, and then press ENTER.
Read the results, and then take any steps that you must take to complete the process. For example, you may be prompted to run chkdsk /f to fix certain problems.
Restart the computer, and then try to run Setup again.
Step 3: Replace Your Hard Disk
If your hard disk is damaged and cannot be repaired, you may have to replace it. Contact your computer manufacturer, the retailer where you bought your computer, or a qualified repair technician for information about how to replace your hard disk.
For additional information about how to use the chkdsk command-line command to check and repair a damaged hard disk, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
307654 HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
314058 Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
313348 HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP
Boot from windows cd and select repair
go into console
Restore software file from \winnt\repair to \winnt\system32\config
reboot
worked perfectly for me
go into console
Restore software file from \winnt\repair to \winnt\system32\config
reboot
worked perfectly for me
How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting
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Article ID : 307545
Last Review : June 23, 2005
Revision : 9.2
This article was previously published under Q307545
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SUMMARY
MORE INFORMATION
Part one
Part two
Part Three
Part Four
REFERENCES
APPLIES TO
SUMMARY
This article describes how to recover a Windows XP system that does not start because of corruption in the registry. This procedure does not guarantee full recovery of the system to a previous state; however, you should be able to recover data when you use this procedure.
Warning Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if your computer has an OEM-installed operating system. The system hive on OEM installations creates passwords and user accounts that did not exist previously. If you use the procedure that is described in this article, you may not be able to log back into the recovery console to restore the original registry hives.
You can repair a corrupted registry in Windows XP. Corrupted registry files can cause a variety of different error messages. See the Microsoft Knowledge Base for articles about error messages that are related to registry issues.
This article assumes that typical recovery methods have failed and access to the system is not available except by using Recovery Console. If an Automatic System Recovery (ASR) backup exists, it is the preferred method for recovery. Microsoft recommends that you use the ASR backup before you try the procedure described in this article.
Note Make sure to replace all five of the registry hives. If you only replace a single hive or two, this can cause potential issues because software and hardware may have settings in multiple locations in the registry.
If you experience a repetitive occurrence of registry corruption related issues, Microsoft recommends that you obtain and install the hotfix in the following article:
318159 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318159/) Damaged Registry repair and recovery in Windows XP
This update is also included in Windows XP Service Pack 1.
Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
When you try to start or restart your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\S
Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\S
Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Confi
System error: Lsass.exe
When trying to update a password the return status indicates that the value provided as the current password is not correct.
The procedure that this article describes uses Recovery Console and System Restore. This article also lists all the required steps in specific order to make sure that the process is fully completed. When you finish this procedure, the system returns to a state very close to the state before the problem occurred. If you have ever run NTBackup and completed a system state backup, you do not have to follow the procedures in parts two and three. You can go to part four.
Back to the top
Part one
In part one, you start the Recovery Console, create a temporary folder, back up the existing registry files to a new location, delete the registry files at their existing location, and then copy the registry files from the repair folder to the System32\Config folder. When you have finished this procedure, a registry is created that you can use to start Windows XP. This registry was created and saved during the initial setup of Windows XP. Therefore any changes and settings that occurred after the Setup program was finished are lost.
To complete part one, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
2. When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
3. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
4. When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
5. At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
md tmp
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\repair\software
copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\repair\security
copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config
6. Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer will restart.
Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if it is a different location.
If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step two, and then create a text file called "Regcopy1.txt" (for example). To create this file, run the following command when you start in Recovery Console:
batch regcopy1.txt
With the batch command in Recovery Console, you can process all the commands in a text file sequentially. When you use the batch command, you do not have to manually type as many commands.
Back to the top
Part two
To complete the procedure described in this section, you must be logged on as an administrator, or an administrative user (a user who has an account in the Administrators group). If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, you can log on as an administrative user. If you log on as an administrator, you must first start Windows XP Home Edition in Safe mode. To start the Windows XP Home Edition computer in Safe mode, follow these steps.
Note Print these instructions before you continue. You cannot view these instructions after you restart the computer in Safe Mode. If you use the NTFS file system, also print the instructions from Knowledge Base article KB309531. Step 7 contains a reference to the article. 1. Click Start, click Shut Down (or click Turn Off Computer), click Restart, and then click OK (or click Restart).
2. Press the F8 key.
On a computer that is configured to start to multiple operating systems, you can press F8 when you see the Startup menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate Safe mode option, and then press ENTER.
4. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, use the arrow keys to select the installation that you want to access, and then press ENTER.
In part two, you copy the registry files from their backed up location by using System Restore. This folder is not available in Recovery Console and is generally not visible during typical usage. Before you start this procedure, you must change several settings to make the folder visible: 1. Start Windows Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder options.
3. Click the View tab.
4. Under Hidden files and folders, click to select Show hidden files and folders, and then click to clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box.
5. Click Yes when the dialog box that confirms that you want to display these files appears.
6. Double-click the drive where you installed Windows XP to display a list of the folders. If is important to click the correct drive.
7. Open the System Volume Information folder. This folder is unavailable and appears dimmed because it is set as a super-hidden folder.
Note This folder contains one or more _restore {GUID} folders such as "_restore{87BD3667-3246-47
Note You may receive the following error message:
C:\System Volume Information is not accessible. Access is denied.
If you receive this message, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article to gain access to this folder and continue with the procedure:
309531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531/) How to gain access to the System Volume Information folder
8. Open a folder that was not created at the current time. You may have to click Details on the View menu to see when these folders were created. There may be one or more folders starting with "RPx under this folder. These are restore points.
9. Open one of these folders to locate a Snapshot subfolder. The following path is an example of a folder path to the Snapshot folder:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D8648
10. From the Snapshot folder, copy the following files to the C:\Windows\Tmp folder: • _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM
11. Rename the files in the C:\Windows\Tmp folder as follows: • Rename _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT to DEFAULT
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM to SYSTEM
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM to SAM
These files are the backed up registry files from System Restore. Because you used the registry file that the Setup program created, this registry does not know that these restore points exist and are available. A new folder is created with a new GUID under System Volume Information and a restore point is created that includes a copy of the registry files that were copied during part one. Therefore, it is important not to use the most current folder, especially if the time stamp on the folder is the same as the current time.
The current system configuration is not aware of the previous restore points. You must have a previous copy of the registry from a previous restore point to make the previous restore points available again.
The registry files that were copied to the Tmp folder in the C:\Windows folder are moved to make sure that the files are available under Recovery Console. You must use these files to replace the registry files currently in the C:\Windows\System32\Config
Note The procedure described in this section assumes that you are running your computer with the FAT32 file system.
For additional information about how to access the System Volume Information Folder with the NTFS file system, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
309531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531/) How to gain access to the System Volume Information folder
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Part Three
In part three, you delete the existing registry files, and then copy the System Restore Registry files to the C:\Windows\System32\Config
2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config
Note Some of these command lines may be wrapped for readability.
3. Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer restarts.
Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if it is a different location.
If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step two, and then create a text file called "Regcopy1.txt" (for example).
Back to the top
Part Four
1. Click Start, and then click All Programs.
2. Click Accessories, and then click System Tools.
3. Click System Restore, and then click Restore to a previous RestorePoint
this works every single time!!!!
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Article ID : 307545
Last Review : June 23, 2005
Revision : 9.2
This article was previously published under Q307545
On This Page
SUMMARY
MORE INFORMATION
Part one
Part two
Part Three
Part Four
REFERENCES
APPLIES TO
SUMMARY
This article describes how to recover a Windows XP system that does not start because of corruption in the registry. This procedure does not guarantee full recovery of the system to a previous state; however, you should be able to recover data when you use this procedure.
Warning Do not use the procedure that is described in this article if your computer has an OEM-installed operating system. The system hive on OEM installations creates passwords and user accounts that did not exist previously. If you use the procedure that is described in this article, you may not be able to log back into the recovery console to restore the original registry hives.
You can repair a corrupted registry in Windows XP. Corrupted registry files can cause a variety of different error messages. See the Microsoft Knowledge Base for articles about error messages that are related to registry issues.
This article assumes that typical recovery methods have failed and access to the system is not available except by using Recovery Console. If an Automatic System Recovery (ASR) backup exists, it is the preferred method for recovery. Microsoft recommends that you use the ASR backup before you try the procedure described in this article.
Note Make sure to replace all five of the registry hives. If you only replace a single hive or two, this can cause potential issues because software and hardware may have settings in multiple locations in the registry.
If you experience a repetitive occurrence of registry corruption related issues, Microsoft recommends that you obtain and install the hotfix in the following article:
318159 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318159/) Damaged Registry repair and recovery in Windows XP
This update is also included in Windows XP Service Pack 1.
Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
When you try to start or restart your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\S
Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\S
Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Confi
System error: Lsass.exe
When trying to update a password the return status indicates that the value provided as the current password is not correct.
The procedure that this article describes uses Recovery Console and System Restore. This article also lists all the required steps in specific order to make sure that the process is fully completed. When you finish this procedure, the system returns to a state very close to the state before the problem occurred. If you have ever run NTBackup and completed a system state backup, you do not have to follow the procedures in parts two and three. You can go to part four.
Back to the top
Part one
In part one, you start the Recovery Console, create a temporary folder, back up the existing registry files to a new location, delete the registry files at their existing location, and then copy the registry files from the repair folder to the System32\Config folder. When you have finished this procedure, a registry is created that you can use to start Windows XP. This registry was created and saved during the initial setup of Windows XP. Therefore any changes and settings that occurred after the Setup program was finished are lost.
To complete part one, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
2. When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
3. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
4. When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
5. At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
md tmp
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
delete c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\repair\software
copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\repair\security
copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config
6. Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer will restart.
Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if it is a different location.
If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step two, and then create a text file called "Regcopy1.txt" (for example). To create this file, run the following command when you start in Recovery Console:
batch regcopy1.txt
With the batch command in Recovery Console, you can process all the commands in a text file sequentially. When you use the batch command, you do not have to manually type as many commands.
Back to the top
Part two
To complete the procedure described in this section, you must be logged on as an administrator, or an administrative user (a user who has an account in the Administrators group). If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, you can log on as an administrative user. If you log on as an administrator, you must first start Windows XP Home Edition in Safe mode. To start the Windows XP Home Edition computer in Safe mode, follow these steps.
Note Print these instructions before you continue. You cannot view these instructions after you restart the computer in Safe Mode. If you use the NTFS file system, also print the instructions from Knowledge Base article KB309531. Step 7 contains a reference to the article. 1. Click Start, click Shut Down (or click Turn Off Computer), click Restart, and then click OK (or click Restart).
2. Press the F8 key.
On a computer that is configured to start to multiple operating systems, you can press F8 when you see the Startup menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate Safe mode option, and then press ENTER.
4. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, use the arrow keys to select the installation that you want to access, and then press ENTER.
In part two, you copy the registry files from their backed up location by using System Restore. This folder is not available in Recovery Console and is generally not visible during typical usage. Before you start this procedure, you must change several settings to make the folder visible: 1. Start Windows Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder options.
3. Click the View tab.
4. Under Hidden files and folders, click to select Show hidden files and folders, and then click to clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box.
5. Click Yes when the dialog box that confirms that you want to display these files appears.
6. Double-click the drive where you installed Windows XP to display a list of the folders. If is important to click the correct drive.
7. Open the System Volume Information folder. This folder is unavailable and appears dimmed because it is set as a super-hidden folder.
Note This folder contains one or more _restore {GUID} folders such as "_restore{87BD3667-3246-47
Note You may receive the following error message:
C:\System Volume Information is not accessible. Access is denied.
If you receive this message, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article to gain access to this folder and continue with the procedure:
309531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531/) How to gain access to the System Volume Information folder
8. Open a folder that was not created at the current time. You may have to click Details on the View menu to see when these folders were created. There may be one or more folders starting with "RPx under this folder. These are restore points.
9. Open one of these folders to locate a Snapshot subfolder. The following path is an example of a folder path to the Snapshot folder:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{D8648
10. From the Snapshot folder, copy the following files to the C:\Windows\Tmp folder: • _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM
• _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM
11. Rename the files in the C:\Windows\Tmp folder as follows: • Rename _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT to DEFAULT
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM to SYSTEM
• Rename _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM to SAM
These files are the backed up registry files from System Restore. Because you used the registry file that the Setup program created, this registry does not know that these restore points exist and are available. A new folder is created with a new GUID under System Volume Information and a restore point is created that includes a copy of the registry files that were copied during part one. Therefore, it is important not to use the most current folder, especially if the time stamp on the folder is the same as the current time.
The current system configuration is not aware of the previous restore points. You must have a previous copy of the registry from a previous restore point to make the previous restore points available again.
The registry files that were copied to the Tmp folder in the C:\Windows folder are moved to make sure that the files are available under Recovery Console. You must use these files to replace the registry files currently in the C:\Windows\System32\Config
Note The procedure described in this section assumes that you are running your computer with the FAT32 file system.
For additional information about how to access the System Volume Information Folder with the NTFS file system, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
309531 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309531/) How to gain access to the System Volume Information folder
Back to the top
Part Three
In part three, you delete the existing registry files, and then copy the System Restore Registry files to the C:\Windows\System32\Config
2. At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
del c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config
copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config
Note Some of these command lines may be wrapped for readability.
3. Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer restarts.
Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if it is a different location.
If you have access to another computer, to save time, you can copy the text in step two, and then create a text file called "Regcopy1.txt" (for example).
Back to the top
Part Four
1. Click Start, and then click All Programs.
2. Click Accessories, and then click System Tools.
3. Click System Restore, and then click Restore to a previous RestorePoint
this works every single time!!!!
I found this error was easily repaired by booting into the repaired console with the aid of a XP disk then running the fixmbr and running a chkdsk /p.
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