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My computer won't boot because it gave me a stop error. I need to get in the console and change a registry value. Anyways, I'm using the win xp hm sp3 CD that came from the manufacture. When I boot from the disc it goes to the manufacture default asking if I want to wipe the hd clean. My question is how do I avoid this and get to the recover console, or is there even one on the CD?? Please Help!! Need my computer back.:confused:
It looks like you're using Recovery CD, not Windows CD.
What kind of error are you getting?
Is computer un-bootable?
Thanks for the reply. Yep it is a recovery dvd but doesnt it still contain win xp? Maybe just no recovery console. I am getting a blue screen right after the windows logo says something like "Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE"
Ive read some forums and think I know how to fix this as long as I can reach the recovery console. Sounds like I may need a real win xp cd, or can the console alone be downloaded and booted from cd hopefully (in a perfect world)
Your system files/registry is messed up.
Download Windows Recovery Console: http://www.thecomputerparamedic.com/files/rc.iso
Download, and install free Imgburn: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download
Using Imgburn, burn rc.iso to a CD.
Boot to the CD...let it finish loading.
When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
Then, follow the steps from here: http://icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp
Rockin Broni, thanks Ill try all of this and post back with the good or bad news.
Bring good ones :D
More problems! When I try and boot from the RC CD it starts to load and blue screen again. Says run chkdsk virus sector blah blah blah. Is the HD shot? The comp is only six months old.
What is the error message this time?
She says:a problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
check for viruses on your computer. remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. check your hard drive to make sure it is properly configured and terminated. run CHKDSK/F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer.
STOP: 0x0000007B (OxF8968640, 0xC0000034, 0X00000000, 0x00000000)
Did all this start to happen all of sudden, or you had some problems prior to this situation?
No not really. The other day the internet browser was acting sluggish so I restarted and it wouldn't boot. Now Im here.
Something got scrambled.
Try running chkdsk /r
It may straighten things out.
I dont think I have any way to run a chkdsk. I cant get to a command prompt. Id try and pull the hd and run as slave in another machine but its a notebook.
Run HD diagnostic: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
It's more thorough, then chkdsk, and it'll create bootable CD.
Broni, Without taking the cover off the notebook i dont know the brand of the HD. Does it matter which utility I use as long as it has an iso file??
never mind...just opened it!
It does matter. It has to be utility for the specific type of hard drive.
What is the brand, and model of your latpop?
Usually to see what hard drive you have, is just a matter of removing couple of screws on the back of your laptop.
I didn't se your previous post :)
Its a toshiba HD, the laptop is a msi wind u100...Im running a utility now dont know if its the right onefrom the page u gave me, but it recognized my hd. I ran a quicktest and it completed but no data so im doing an advanced test. with a toshiba hd do you see a specific one i should use...I grabbed this one(Download Drive Fitness Test v4.14 b00 (07.16.2008) - CD Image (Direct Link)
Thanks for all the help!!
Toshiba is one of the few companies, which don't provide HD diagnostic utilities, but your best bet would be to try Hitachi, or Maxtor.
uhg...ok just ran hitachi it said problem found on non hitachi drive contact hdd manufacture. trying maxtor now....
Did it offer to cure anything?Quote:
it said problem found
no it didnt.Just said prob found non hitachi go to manufacture. It didnt look like the greatest utility there wasnt a place to list details or anything. The maxtor one is running now it looks a lot better...
OK.
well...the maxtor diagnostic failed as well and didnt offer to repair anything. I dug arount and found and old xp iso on another hd and it was able to lead me into the recovery cosole. :DYES!! I was able to change the registry software issue and boot off my HD. Could spybot have been the culprit with the original registry problem?? Whats some other good freeware I can load to keep my pc clean?? Thanks for the troubleshooting.:)
Wow! So, is your computer operable now?
Regarding Spybot, my guess, is a s good, as yours, however, most people dropped Spybot.
As of today, your best antimalware tools would be Superantispyware, and Malwarebytes.
Seagaqte reads my toshiba hdd. And should read all hdds now. They made the change when they bought the Maxtor/Quantum combo.
Ok so I did the registry fix from the page you gave me Broni, and then a chkdsk. The comp booted from the hd and still had my user profile to click on the welcome screen. None of my icons were on the desktop except the recycle bin (eh big deal). All of my programs were still in the start menu as far as I can tell. My problem is that nothing really seems to work properly. System Restore immediately closed itself, and Internet explorer did the same along with a few other programs. What Now?
Well, we're getting somewhere. At least, your computer is bootable now, and can get to Windows.
You can either back up your data, and use your Recovery CD, or you'll need Windows XP CD to run more repairs. Windows CD may be borrowed one, but it must have same Windows version, and same service pack, as installed on your computer.
Ya the win xp cd I use for the recovery console isnt the same as on the computer. So do you mean backup and reload from the recovery disc, or can I make any of the repairs using it?
What is the exact difference?Quote:
Ya the win xp cd I use for the recovery console isnt the same as on the computer
Im not exactly sure. I burned it from an iso I had on anothe hd. My comp is xp home sp3, and Im sure its sp2 home or pro dont know
Try Windows repair: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
In worst case scenario, it'll tell you, you have incorrect CD. Nothing else will happen.
IF, that CD has same Windows version, but the difference is just in service pack, you may uninstall SP3 from the computer, and try CD again (if it doesn't want to to run on your first try).
Its up and running like the day it was born! Thanks for all the help. I'll be hangin around this forum for any future questions. If you dont mind one last thing, I need a good antivirus program any suggestions there. Ive used windows live onecare in the past its ok i suppose.
Great news!! I'm happy for you.
Windows Live OneCare is pretty much worthless.
My recommendations:
- Avast! free antivirus: http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/
- Avira free antivirus: http://www.free-av.com/en/download/index.html
- free PC Tools Firewall Plus: http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
- free Comodo Internet Security (firewall + AV): http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
If you decide to install Avast, or Avira, make sure, Windows firewall is turned on, or use PC Tools Firewall Plus.
If you decide to install Comodo, make sure, Windows firewall is turned off.
IMPORTANT! Make sure, you use only ONE antivirus, and ONE firewall.
I use all of those programs on different computers, and they all work great.
Thanks a ton. I'll try one or thoes for sure.