In most cases, Windows\system32\config\ type error problems usually mean:
Hardware failure e.g. HDD (hard disk drive) problems, either bad sectors or HDD heading south &/or Windows OS corrupt registry hive(s), in your case the SAM hive is being reported
Bad cable &/or connection(s) between mobo & HDD can cause the same symptoms
Interesting that you can run diagnostics from HDD, implies HDD sectors may not be damaged & it may just be a corrupt SAM hive?
Not being able to boot from Dell OEM XP SP2 CD supplied with Inspiron 6000 is a big problem :emotion-60:
When in System Setup, under Boot Sequence you only need to select CD-ROM drive & then use the UP arrow to move it to first (1) device in the boot list, then save settings when exiting System Setup
Can you confirm that you did receive the screen prompt to press any key after booting from the CD & that you (immediately) pressed any key?
If not, system will just boot to Windows partition & report the same error & you will then need to reboot again from CD
It’s very unusual for OEM XP SP2 CD to be damaged, unless accidentally scratched?
You could try using another OEM XP SP2 CD, if available & it’s same version (e.g. Home or Pro)
Or you could try booting from the Dell OEM Resources (Drivers & Utilities) CD to test:
If there’s a problem with your CD-ROM drive & double-check diagnostics results
BELL BOY
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May 19th, 2009 10:00
Hi Atlyatl
In most cases, Windows\system32\config\ type error problems usually mean:
Hardware failure e.g. HDD (hard disk drive) problems, either bad sectors or HDD heading south &/or Windows OS corrupt registry hive(s), in your case the SAM hive is being reported
Bad cable &/or connection(s) between mobo & HDD can cause the same symptoms
Interesting that you can run diagnostics from HDD, implies HDD sectors may not be damaged & it may just be a corrupt SAM hive?
Not being able to boot from Dell OEM XP SP2 CD supplied with Inspiron 6000 is a big problem :emotion-60:
When in System Setup, under Boot Sequence you only need to select CD-ROM drive & then use the UP arrow to move it to first (1) device in the boot list, then save settings when exiting System Setup
Can you confirm that you did receive the screen prompt to press any key after booting from the CD & that you (immediately) pressed any key?
If not, system will just boot to Windows partition & report the same error & you will then need to reboot again from CD
It’s very unusual for OEM XP SP2 CD to be damaged, unless accidentally scratched?
You could try using another OEM XP SP2 CD, if available & it’s same version (e.g. Home or Pro)
Or you could try booting from the Dell OEM Resources (Drivers & Utilities) CD to test:
If there’s a problem with your CD-ROM drive & double-check diagnostics results
Reply if you need further clarification/help