I came across the Microsoft Knowledgebase and I found this interesting article and it tells about a problem, Rancho* had a few days ago and I thought it could be interesting for you too. Cannot Start Windows XP if the System or Software Hive Is Missing or Damaged
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
SYMPTOMS:
When you try to start or restart your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Read More Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSOFTWARE Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): SystemRootSystem32ConfigSOFTWARE or its log or alternate Read More @ Microsoft knowledgebase over here
The article was written on Jan 8 2002 and last modifed Jan 12 2002
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
SYMPTOMS:
When you try to start or restart your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Read More Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSOFTWARE Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): SystemRootSystem32ConfigSOFTWARE or its log or alternate Read More @ Microsoft knowledgebase over here
The article was written on Jan 8 2002 and last modifed Jan 12 2002
