Windows Config Error

           Most probably it is caused by a power surge. The path you located contains OS registry database hive files.
           *You should try chckdsk /p   or chkdsk /f  , when you press R and come to DOS screen.
           *If it doesn't work, you should boot from OS cd, the DONT press R, press enter and continue. Setup will ask you that there is already a Microsoft OS installed, then choose repair.

Did that- Did not work

            *No way. You might have took a different path. I dont mean pressing R as you are told in setup welcome screen. Would you please tell me what you have done step by step?

No, I did that, both ways, pressing r at the initial screen and the way that you are speaking of. It did not work either way

I believe what we're dealing with here is actually the System registry hive --- Windows\System32\Config\SYSTEM instead of a "config" file.  That's also what MrHusy is trying to tackle.

A repair install, which you haven't been able to do so far, or a registry repair will be required.  The repair install does not always work, but usually does for the system hive.

XP Repair install instructions:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Registry repair instructions:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

What is happening when you try to enter Recover Console or start a Repair install?  Does setup recognize hard disk?  SATA hard disk?

I need more information than "it didn't work" if you want my assistance.

Or you can do it the easy way by booting from a Bart PE CD and using its file manager to manipulate files rather than having to deal with recovery console.

I know about MS warning, but have yet to see a PC that was affected.  It would have to be a system builder set admin password.

            Hi tonyarm99
               Please let us know how did you end up, or current condition of issue

Regards

Still no solutions guys.

tonyarm99

Any updateS?