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repair xp
Name: dwin Date: August 5, 2003 at 15:54:47 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: dell
Comment:
I am trying to repair xp and when I boot from a xp cd and choose repair it asks what I want to repair and the number 1 is my only option and when I choose it it says I need to enter an administrator password. I don't have a password.
The reason I am trying to repair is I get this at boot up:
c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate
Name: Johnw Date: August 5, 2003 at 16:11:20 Pacific
Reply:
Try this way .
http://rogier.xszone.nl/windows/wintricks.html http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/winnt32.asp http://www.labmice.net/articles/winntcmd.htm • Reinstall XP and keep all your current installed applications and settings Go to the location of your source files {could be a copy of the I386 folder on your hard disk or the WIndows XP CD} .
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Response Number 2
Name: gabep Date: August 5, 2003 at 16:32:16 Pacific
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Just hit ener when it asks for a password if you never set one.
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Response Number 3
Name: dwin Date: August 5, 2003 at 16:53:49 Pacific
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I tried enter but it says it's not valid
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Response Number 4
Name: gabep Date: August 5, 2003 at 17:12:12 Pacific
Reply:
Obviously there is a password in the registry that needs to be satisfied. johnw's fix is probably your best bet. Good luck.
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Response Number 5
Name: Johnw Date: August 5, 2003 at 17:55:11 Pacific
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Here is another way .
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm Cannot Start Windows XP if the System or Software Hive Is Missing or Damaged (Q303012)
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Response Number 6
Name: stootze29 Date: August 5, 2003 at 18:01:36 Pacific
Reply:
Hey,
Try this site:
http://miscmail.home.mchsi.com/xpfix/xp.htm
Stootze
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Response Number 7
Name: williamwallace1 Date: August 5, 2003 at 20:06:08 Pacific
Reply:
dont waste your time reinstall windows hope you have back up cheers
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