Been there, done that, got the t-shirt Help ME!!

edited January 2008 in Hardware
Greetings one and all from Northern Ireland :ukflag:

Week ago my HP Pavilion 434.uk didnt shut down to good, and surprise surprise I got the killer \windows\system32\config\system missing or corrupt page. :sad2:

Before I am shot down for starting a new thread i thought i would convey my searches and findings with your brethern.

(1) F10 to system recovery, loops and displays said page :sad2:
(2) F8 advanced, all loop and as above :sad2:
(3) How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545 can find specified file -system :sad2:
(4) How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm no good :sad2:
(5) Cannot Start Windows XP if the System or Software Hive Is Missing or Damaged (Q303012) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm no good same as b4 :sad2:
(6) Contact with HP Support, telling me to F10! and that was that http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/bizsupport/questionanswer.do?admit=109447626+1199987140470+28353475&threadId=1191204 :sad2:
(7) Came across this site with this page http://icrontic.com/articles/repair_windows_xp Repairing Windows XP in Eight Commands which I was able to fully complete ok until the said page appeared :confused:
(8) Read all of the respective pages concerning problem http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24057
(9) Downloaded memtest86 3.3 iso http://www.memtest86.com/ running as i type, Pass 64% no errors so far :wink:
(10) Have erd commander 2005 waiting in the wings
(11) LASTLY I do not have anyother Recovery CD's or XP on disc my pc came pe-installed, I dont mind reformmating (can I wipe HD and re-installed windows/xp??)

Sorry for the indepth posting it has got very fustrating but I have served my time in researching this problem...:eek: anymore help would be very much appreciated:rolleyes2

Pipe...::

Comments

  • edited January 2008
    :celebrate: Thank-You ERG Commander 2005!! :celebrate:

    My problems are now sorted, even got to create recovery discs!!!

    I will put my findings in the \windows\system32\config\system thread

    pipe...:::smokin:
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited January 2008
    Well...

    Pops in
    Asks for help
    Fixes the problem before other members come to the rescue
    Takes the time to document the fix
    Cool dude

    Please stay here and become part of our community!
  • edited January 2008
    Leonardo wrote:
    Well...

    Pops in
    Asks for help
    Fixes the problem before other members come to the rescue
    Takes the time to document the fix
    Cool dude

    Please stay here and become part of our community!

    No bother, anything to help, OEM's suck :grumble:

    ...see you around :jared:

    Pipe....:::hiding:
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