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setup cannot load hive (file) systemRoot/system32/config/software
I have tried a search on this issue but all points towards using a recovery disk.........disk is long gone. Please any ideas, wifey's laptop.........mine is HP xp pro desk top xp
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I press F12 while starting and pick cd/dvd drive but goes to the safe mode/safe mode with networking etc... screen
If that is happening it is not booting from the CD.
I would try burning another one, perhaps at a slower burn speed.
I would try burning another one, perhaps at a slower burn speed.
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I'm not even sure if I understand using UBCD4win..........is it just a matter of downloading it and burning to a disk or running the program on another XP system thats ok than burning to a disk and run on laptop with issue? Is there a UBCD4win for dummies out there, I need it
It has to be made with the file you downloaded and a Win XP install CD, any one will do.
The instructions to build one are here.
http://www.ubcd4win.com/howto.htm
It's not hard to do and it's certainly worth the effort.
The instructions to build one are here.
http://www.ubcd4win.com/howto.htm
It's not hard to do and it's certainly worth the effort.
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Ok.......I went with the boot disk from "How to haven" Appears to be a good disk I can get in..... now do I reinstall last resort or pick R to cover and than what in that prompt screen.
Thanks ALOT guys!!!!!!
Thanks ALOT guys!!!!!!
Sorry, I have never heard of "How to haven" boot disk so I have no idea of what your options are at this point. If you can send a link to this boot disk I can check it out.
from this site maybe? http://www.howtohaven.com/
@nobus - But which one?
This would be a very simple fix if he could make a UBCD4Win disk.
This would be a very simple fix if he could make a UBCD4Win disk.
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Everything would have been ok if I just would have had a original windows cd...........we got it done 35 bucks down the street. Thanks for the help!!!!
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