XP: Corrupt system file... NO BOOT! HELP!

[TM12]

rheteric,

I stopped by work today and picked up the KB articles we used to fix the registry problem. You might find these links useful if your problem hasn't been fixed.

- How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from Starting - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307545

- How To Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307654

- How to Gain Access to the System Volume Information Folder (includes the link for the Boot-up floppies) - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;309531

[Dj-Icer]

This probably help u guys if you have occur some of these problems: http://www.easydesksoftware.com/syshelp.htm

Also this for clear details: http://sft-cyber.com/Corr%20Reg.htm

I have create a thread about this long ago but I can't remember where it was now

[rheteric]

Gentlemen....
I am pleased to announce that the problem is resolved. Thanks to TM12 for directing me to the appropriate Windows XP KB page!!! You and the people of TechIMO made my life a whole lot easier by your knowledgeable support and tenacity in this issue's resolution. Thanks!!!

-rheteric

BTW: TM12, It was the link you posted 12-30-2003 04:03 PM that held the answer. Thanks for going out of your way for those other articles; I'm sure they will be appreciated, too.

[rpertusio]

Happy to hear it is resolved!

Thanks to TM12 and Dj-Icer for finding links that I wasn't aware existed

- rp

[TM12]

Glad to hear it, glad to be of assistance, and glad that Microsoft has made the process easier. I got a lot from this thread, too!

Happy computing all!