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February 2nd, 2005 15:00
Need help in starting Windows 2000
I got a meesage when starting Windows 2000. It says that Windows cannot start because one file is missing or corrupt:
\windows\system32\config\SYSTEMd start up options for Windows 2000, press F8
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows 2000 setup using the original Setup floppy disk or CD-Rom. Select "r" at the first screen to start repair.
At this stage, the computer was frozen. It neither response to F8 nor to CD-Rom disk.
My computer is Dimensin 8100, 256Mb ram, Bios A06. Recently replaced 40Gb hard drive to 120 Gb (Seagate) due to damage.
Anybody can help? I really appreciate it.
Frank
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SloMoShun
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February 2nd, 2005 20:00
Before you toss that box, run the system file checker utility. To do this simply go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:
sfc /scannow
This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem. Have your installation disk handy in case a requested replacement file is needed.
zfyin
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February 3rd, 2005 17:00
SloMoShun,
Thank you for your advise. I didn't reach the Windows so I couldn't follow your instruction. What I did yesterday was to remove all window files and setup again. It works now.
But I have another problem when starting the computer. It says that the Dell Monitoring System detected that primary drive (My new 120 Gb hard drive) was working outside the specificaiton. I thought I might need to update my BIOs from Version A06 to A09 but failed to find the drive in Dell's website. Do you have any suggestion? Thanks a lot,
Frank
SloMoShun
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February 3rd, 2005 22:00
If it were me, I think I'd go over to Seagate's website and run their diagnostic software:
http://www.seagate.com/support/disc/troubleshoot.html
Message Edited by SloMoShun on 02-03-2005 07:10 PM
zfyin
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February 4th, 2005 16:00
Roschg
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February 7th, 2005 00:00
Follow these instructions exactly:
"Systemd Is Missing or Corrupt" Error Message After You Install an Update for Windows 2000Note: The Recovery Console uses the Administrator password that you provided when you installed Windows 2000. Changes that you made to the Administrator password after you installed Windows 2000 do not apply to the Recovery Console.6.Type the following commands (press ENTER after each command): • cd system32\config• ren system system.old• cd ..• cd ..• cd repair,• copy system drive:\winnt\system32\config, where drive is the drive on which Windows is installed.7.Type exit and then press ENTER to restart your computer.
zfyin
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February 7th, 2005 10:00
SloMoshun,
I found that the old drive was the problem. After I disconnected it, everything is OK now. Your kindly help is greatly appreciated. Best wishes,
Frank
zfyin
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February 7th, 2005 10:00
Roschg,
Thank you very much for your detailed instruction. Problem has been solved. Best regards,
Frank