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Kids pc .....................again :(
Ok, I decided to open a whole thread on the kids determination to wreck their pc and give me a headache, this could be an ongoing topic ;)
I was called over to their house to " have a look at the pc " On start up we get an error message saying windows\system32\config\ missing or corrupt, insert set-up disk and press 'r' to try and repair fault. I have tried this to now avail, tried starting in safe mode, also via the F8 route I've tried restoring to the last known good configuration, tried changing boot sequence to try and boot from cd, still won't have it :( I will be bring the pc over to my place later so as I can work on any suggestions straight away as the pc is needed for homework ( must be no library's left ) :rolleyes: Anywho, thanks in advance for any and all help :tu: |
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There should be more to the error message either "\config\system" or "\config\software". These are the registry hives that are corrupted.
I had one recently where the software hive was corrupted. I copied the hive from the "repair" folder. This got the PC back up and running but because the backup copies where taken the first time XP started I had to reinstall all applications again. |
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If it was the "system" file, then it holds the information based on you Hardware configuration. This will need to be restored from the original file that was created when the system was installed.
You will probably be ok with the software that has been installed, but will need to reinstall NAV if you have it. I would recommend reinstalling SP2 as well after you get the system running again. This is the Microsfot Information on the subject http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307545 I would not do ALL that they tell you, as you will have to reinstall ALL your software. So do this one first and see if it recovers. Boot from XP CD selecting the r option. Once in the recovery console, cd to windows directory. Quote:
If more than the system registry file has become corrupt, then a new message should appear, however experience has shown me that this should recover the system. Once you have it back .... reinstall SP2. I had problems with these two also. Windows Installer Windows Script 5.6 Good Luck |
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Thanks Nemmie, have pm'ed you, will look at the pc later on :tu:
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Or, if that PC is running XP, then u could let the system do the work for you:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304449 This actually works perfectly, is dead easy (if u can read a calender ;-) -IF u can get to the command prompt. |
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I don't think he will get the F8 choice ..
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you did set the bios to boot from CDROM didn't you bop ....
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Gonna have a cuppa, see if you reply and if not go for it anyways. |
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Yeah, you can do that ... don't understand why it won't recognise the CD ... weird.
As long as you don't want anything off of the HDD, then by all means reformat/reinstall :D |
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Whats on the hard drive should be irrelevant if your trying to boot from an OS CD
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still going to have to boot from the CD |
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Right will see if I have time to do it now, gotta catch a train at 14.55 for work again :(
And yes, I know I've still gotta boot from CD its just not being seen at the mo, anyway, thanks for the replys guys, gonna give it a whirl now. I'll let you know :tu: |
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Well after installing the hd in my pc I could see it no probs, right click> properties > file checker gave nothing, left it formatting coz I was outta time, roll on next week, proper job with proper hours. I'll work on the hd when I get back in the morning, thanks again for the help.
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Well got back around 7, been on this 'kin thing since then ( lack of sleep not helping ) looks like we're sorted out, posting from their pc on my connection.
Thanks to all for help and tips, greenies on the way as sson as I get the 2 pc's put back together again, and have a shower ... lol, thanks again :tu: EDIT: what I should have said was online from their hd on my puter, chucked their hd back in their puter and it wont go past post, it says searching for boot record from IDE-0 .. OK but wont go past this point, any ideas :shrug: TIA PS, needless to say mine seems fine as I'm posting from it :tu: |
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- apologies if you have already checked this, bop ;) |
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what greenies ;) lol
Have you tired running your hard drive in their puter? I suspect the disc controller might the up the spout which might also explain why you cant boot from CD on their puter. |
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Hi all, ok, I know its been a week or so but I have finally got back to looking at the kids pc, I have put my hd in the puter and it boots to the login screen, when I enter my password it go's to the lets activate windows blah blah, I assume that's because of the hardware differences in machines :shrug:
So, both HD's with OS's work in my machine and only my HD works in theirs past the post, their HD in their machine gets to the checking for boot record from IDE... OK, and gets no further. Ideas on a postcard please guys and girls. BIG thanks in advance EDIT :- Been messing about and now I get another message saying NTLDR missing, I'm off out for a bit, think I might format again when I get in and start from scratch, unless anyone knows a way around this missing file :shrug: TIA |
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That means no working os found on that hdd,try a repair install maybe?
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Just got back in, thanks for the replys, Rough, yep read some of that, wen't over the top but read my reply bellow about both HD's working
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Is it trying to boot from the correct device? is hdd in the boot orders In bios? all i can think of is maybe its trying to boot off something thats not there
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Out of frustration I tried *cough, a copy ;) I had about the place and lo and behold, it booted and installed :shrug: now I'm gonna try this and that and see if I can activate it. I'll let you all know, thanks for the help so far :tu: |
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so the copy wasnt corp? most copies about are corp and don't need activation,but cough slap your legs you naughty boy :LOL:
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Validation failed :( thought it might .......... back to the drawing board or other boards *cough/splutter/choke ;)
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OK, update time.
I had a brain wave :dozey: I put my HD in the pc and fired it up, of course Windows detected a different setup and wanted validation and what not, I phoned the hotline and explained, I got a new validation key and everything was fine. 1) I managed to load to desktop 2) I thought I'd try a restore to an ealier date.... big mistake, now it wont boot at all past the initial post, all I can get to is the F8 options window, you know the one with start windows normally / safe mode / blah blah. I have a system restore disk for that version of windows and it won't even detect it .................. so help again please. TIA |
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Can you get it into safe mode and check to make sure you have the right drivers loaded for the totally different hardware that it now is running on? Also try dropping your graphics card settings to bog standard VGA mode, with 800x600 resolution and 60hz refresh.
Sometimes booting into safe mode and then restarting normally helps to repair files/ settings that are fubared. If that fails boot from your XP CD (copy if necessary) do a repair install and remove the windows folder option. |
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Sounds like a repair install (remove windows folder) is the best bet then :( Will clean out all settings, start with fresh drivers etc but won't delete documents and files that are stored outside of the windows folder itself.
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BRB .... thanks __________________ Changed the order and with the restore disk in this is what happens. Boots to dik as said before then the error page reads Unable to determine BIOS lock, please contact system manufacturer |
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Can you not acquire a copy of XP from somewhere?
Did you do a system restore on the PC with the hard-drive that you had taken from another computer? That's a good way to screw the registry up lol. Can you get into a DOS prompt at all? You might be able to work around some of the problems that way. What is the restore CD for? Is it the PC that is currently buggered? |
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Sorry was trying to ask if that Restore CD was for the PC you are trying to load it onto ;) Have you got a Product Key for XP, if so you should just need a copy of the correct XP for the key :) |
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I have a product code yes, how would I match that up with the right version when I cant load windows :shrug: |
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You would need to get the same version of XP that was installed on the PC fresh from factory. Therefor if it came with XP Home installed then you need a copy of XP Home. If it was XP Home Sp2 then you need XP Home SP2 :)
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__________________ Formatted and am installing Win '98, not ideal but it gets the pc outta my dinning room and into their house, the XP side I'll sort at a later date, thanks to all that have posted in this ongoing nightmare :tu: |
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Ok, '98 installed but I can't access the net, whenever I try and open explorer I get an error which says
MSOOBE caused an invalid page fault in module <unknown> at 0000:00000009. Any ideas :shrug: TIA __________________ Looking around it seems that msoobe is something to do with Win XP activation, WTF has that to do with this '98 install :shrug: |
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http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...3bb8a794af3aac
Have you tried a repair of Internet Explorer or maybe download and install the newest one that 98 can handle? |
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Use the Msoobe.exe Utility 1.Click Start, and then click Run.2.In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK. c:\windows\system\oobe\msoobe.exe /x Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the MSN Internet Access wizard. Got the same error message :( can't do anything right today .. lol, how did you get this from msoobe, when I searched it gave the xp thing as per previous post. 'kin pc's, anywho, gotta go out just now so I will check back later. Thanks again :tu: |
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IE and see what happens. Was that the full error message that occurs? I think that file is linked to the MS Internet Connection Wizzard which always kicks in the first time you run IE after an install. More bits here |
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Thanks Paul, I'll post more on this later, sorry mate / kids, its MOHAA time .. lol :tu:
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Did you get it sorted out in the end Bop?
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Update, all sorted out, ish, still got a slight problem on the scrolling, will check drivers etc etc / hardware.
Thanks to all for the help in this, what I can see as being an ongoing thread .. lol , kids ;) And a big thanks Gareth |
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you need norton ghost,once you get it all sorted take an image onto cd's / dvd if there is a burner or on a spare hdd,then use it to restore in minutes
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Bop.... did that disk not turn up or something??? :S
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Right all, display working fine now, once I tracked down the right driver, KP check pm's in a mo :tu:
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np.... i just couldnt be bothered to catch up with the thread :D
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did you kick me from a game they other day kp whilst in disguise ??? :) (sorry bout it being off topic)
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Im in manchester, staying at a hotel.... how could i?:confused: |
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Does your other half know that you're at a hotel in Machester? :naughty:
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