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July 9th, 2006 21:00
System can't read file c:\windows\system32\config\software on boot
After moving my computer to another room I got this error when turning the computer on. The computer will not boot at all, even in safe mode. After checking to make sure no cables were loose, I tried a fix I found online copying files with the repair console, but it failed. I also tried to perform a repair installation of windows, but when I put in my Dell windows installation disk as well as an installation disk from another computer the system would not let me choose the repair option. I've done a repair installation before on other computers without any problems, and I don't know why it won't work here. Can anyone help me out with this?
If there is no way for me fix the computer without losing data, is there a way to transfer files from this HDD to one in my other computer?
Thanks
If there is no way for me fix the computer without losing data, is there a way to transfer files from this HDD to one in my other computer?
Thanks
Denny Denham
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July 9th, 2006 21:00
A repair reinstall would have done nothing to correct a corrupted registry. Your best bet for saving data is to install the hard disk in your second computer and copy the data to removable media there.
tgsmith
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July 9th, 2006 23:00
Grossick,
After copying your data off using the method Denny recommends, you can try this procedure to repair a corrupt registry: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545
Print out the instructions. Follow them precisely. If you have not attempted a repair install or clean install of Windows, you may be able to revive your system to a recent restore point using this procedure.
Tony