Hi Heroes!

 

I recently got the following error message:

 

"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\AppPatch\drvmain.sdb

You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'r' at the first screen to start repair."

 

I got the backup disc from Dell (I have to commend Dell on the backup disc service and its speedy, free delivery!) since I lost my original.  I  did the whole repair thing and rebooted, only to get the BSOD.

This error message is:

 

stop: 0x00000007B (0xF7A29528, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) 

 

I can't get into safe mode.  I tried to get into the Recovery Console, but am having difficulties.  After selecting which installation I would like to log onto, it prompts the Administrator password.  The partition doesn't have a password, so I tried ENTER.  "The password is not valid.  Please retype the password."  I try the administrator password I use to logon to my XP account.  Same message.  I was planning on running chckdsk /f, but I can't even get into the Recovery Console!

 

I've done some looking online and it looks like the stop: 0x00000007B error usually also includes some reference to an unmountable drive or the like. I did swap out my old hdd for a new one, but it worked for months with no problems.  I ran a ton of diagnostics tests but it looks like all my hardware is fine- everything passed.

 

Any help you can give me would be much appreciated! 

 

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Dell Inspiron 600m

XP Pro SP2

(let me know if you need more details)