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5/5/2002 12:56:04 AM
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This has already been discussed in this thread, but apparently this is a very popular problem. You can see some other discussions on this .
I've researched this problem for several days now, and it seems that there is no real solution. There are several work arounds, but they only delay the problem until next time. As near as I can tell there are a wide range of hardware "issue's" that can cause this. These same hardware configurations will normally work fine under earlier versions of windows (unless there's a faulty component).
Unfortunatly, i'll have to revert to 2k or even 98SE, since after so many days of playing with this problem and (judging by the feedback i've gottten on the web) there is not much hope for a permanent fix. I am just sick of fooling around with this. I'll try installing XP off the cd on another machine, maybe it'll work there.
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5/9/2002 5:01:58 PM
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I've gotten this error so many times on my computer that it's become a fairly mechanical fix for me. I make a System Restore point every time my computer starts up correctly, and save a copy of the registry items to a temp folder under my Windows directory. Then, if my computer blue screens, I restart with the CD and go to recovery console, then copy my saved registry item to Windows\System32\Config\<registry file>.
The two files most commonly corrupted on my computer are Software and System. The good thing is that only the corrupted file needs to be replaced, not all of them as given in the Microsoft database
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Lee
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5/13/2002 10:10:02 PM
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See, buts thats not really a "fix". It's just a workaround, a way to get by while the problem persists. I have yet to speak to anyone who knows exactly 1) What is causing the problem or 2) How to fix the problem.
I take it you are also running XP, do you know anyone who routinely expiriences this problem running 2k?
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Yang
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5/14/2002 4:44:50 PM
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I used to get corrupt software hive errors running Windows 2000, actually. I believe that's pretty much the same thing.
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Lee
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5/14/2002 8:40:45 PM
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Yes, I gave up on XP and installed 2000. On the very first reboot i got the error again, except this time with the Software file, not the System file. So i'd suspect that if you're getting the errors in XP, you'll probably expirience the same thing in 2000, as i did.
EDIT:
accidentally pushed Submit....
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dave
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5/29/2002 10:23:56 PM
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My roomate gets 'missing or corrupt windows/system32/hal.dll' every single time he reinstalls. Finally he gave up on XP and now solely uses his laptop. sigh...
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dan
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2/8/2003 2:34:32 PM
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There has to be however something in common that we all who are receiving this message are having. And this can be only hardware. We tried however with the memory, processor, even the power supply. Let's try smth else: Is anybody having a USB Compaq keyboard? Or just a USB kbd?
Regards.
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dan
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2/8/2003 2:34:41 PM
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There has to be however something in common that we all who are receiving this message are having. And this can be only hardware. We tried however with the memory, processor, even the power supply. Let's try smth else: Is anybody having a USB Compaq keyboard? Or just a USB kbd?
Regards.
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Ed
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3/3/2003 8:33:14 AM
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I am not sure if anyone has found the solution to this problem or if they are just looking for the cause. I have found a site that gives a couple of solutions as to repair this without re-installing. Hope that this helps. I know that I had to reinstalla couple times because of this problem before I found out about this.
My first time I tried to just copy the system file from the CD, which those who have tried this know, puts you back into a state of install. That was not good. Give this a try. Good luck.
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3/13/2003 1:13:19 AM
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i have researched this problem for a long time...nothing in common..and as little as changing of a card can cause it.the cause really is unkown and probably various reasons...but it all comes down to motherboard damage within IRQ signing pathways...and/or IDE channels...no fix other than manufacturers warranty..and they will most likely send u a new board...if not..time to get a new mainboard.there are temp fixes to retrieve data...but do it quick...and thats about all..takecare everyone and gl
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3/19/2003 5:24:31 PM
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I have the same error in the subject.
I have ran attempted to run through the step by step help on Microsofts website as per the link given in one of the below posts. However, my c:\windows\repair folder does not contain a file called 'system' therefore there is nothing to copy to the c:\windows\system32\config\system. I am totally confused. There is a few other computers here running XP that have the 'system' file in their 'repair' folder. Would I be able to copy one of those to disk and use it in replacement of the absent file in the 'repair' folder?
Or, should I just reinstall XP and be done with it.
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Marcelo
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7/8/2003 8:45:10 AM
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Well, i've succesfully copied the file and i could login on the system. After I logged, however, even though i used the same account and password i was using before (i share my computer with my mom, so i have more than a login, mine having the administrator role), it doesn't seem to recognize my former account, so i can't get access to my protected folders. My system lies on a NTFS partition, and altohugh i can see the files, i can neither open or copy them. Any ideas? I looked for something like "get ownership" found on Windows 2000 and NT, but couldn't find.
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7/9/2003 11:01:38 AM
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I too have gotten this problem, i run chkdsk /r from repair console.
That seems to fix it till next time.
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doctor
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8/18/2003 6:02:19 AM
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Well its the 5th time in a couple of weeks for me :(
Background: My system worked OK for several months in the current configuration with just a few random reboots (only when online) which stopped when I switched slots for the modem.
More recently the system file corrupt problem has plagued me. Changed power supply, removed all cards and switched slots. Over the weeks I've tried XP with and without SP1 and with and without my usual pile of software. Sometimes I fix the install, sometimes I reinstall. No change - every now and then my computer starts getting random glitches or slow downs and then you know when you restart it the sytem file will be corrupt; no reboots like other reports, it's always when restarting.
The recovery console didn't work this time; I copied the missing files (as usual) and on rebooting it said the system file was still corrupt. I went back into recovery console and when I typed 'cd windows' it says access denied!!! (The disk is Fat32) Ran chkdsk as suggested but no luck.
Anyone else using an MSI Nforce board with a Geforce 4200 card? I reckon the board could be my problem but how to RMA when the fault doesn't show until a few days after a fix? The MSI forum suggests memory and a power supply but that I've already done.
Suffering Succotash...
Doctor Deaf
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DuM
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9/1/2003 3:21:26 AM
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Hi Guys
I had this problem (well... still have... but i'll explain)...
After installing a fresh copy of XP my system was up and running fine, for more than 2 weeks, which was quite impressive in itself.
For some reason i decided to install my Logitech QuickCam, next day my system started up and low-and-behold my C:\windows\system32\config\system. file had gone walk about.
XP says its missing or corrupt, but my arse cos the file is still there.
LUCKILY (i say that in jest) i have had this problem before, but could never narrow it down to a specific cause. So these days i have started to back up said file by booting from a win98 startup disk and copying the file to another directory.
Now, when this file takes a walk, which is now about once a fortnight, i boot from my floppy and copy the backup over the one in my windows directory.
Oocassionaly i forget to update the backup file and my system needs a few things reinstalled, but now i have a full copy of the file and i can repair the problem, reboot, and enter into a fully functional version of windows.
I run a dual monitor setup, with Norton AV CE, logitech Cordless MX Duo, DVD apps and anything else you can think off that would need to be re-installed after a registry file goes missing, but now i have an up to date copy of the system file, they all work as soon as i replace the file.
if anyone has this problem using my method of fixing it is probably the fastest.
try it out and see.
DuM
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9/15/2003 4:19:59 PM
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I have had the same problem for over a year since I built a new system from scratch with a geforce ti4200 and a epox 8k5a mainboard, amd 2100+ ,(2) hard drives and a cdrom. Tried win 2000 pro, xp pro and got similiar problems many times. One secret: never turn the machine off and it will last a long time. If you reboooot often it will crash more often. I have several other computers all running the same operating systems with never!!!! the same problem. It has to be hardware related but your guess is as goood as mine as to which component. Also I dont use any USB devices so I would rule that out. Since you use a different mainboard I would rule that out. Could be the video card??? If you have any other insights let me know.
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Ryan
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9/17/2003 8:36:46 PM
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Well, I've been digging and digging, and have something that acts as a promoter in a way
10 xp boxes in the area, 7 of them popup this error
all seven share the fact that they all are continuiously broadcasting internet
other then that, they share nothing in common, probally wasting time here, but hope it helps
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mat
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9/19/2003 11:51:23 PM
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yeah im fixing my mates pc with the same problem and it has a compaq USB keyboard !! maybe it is the issue? good thinking dude
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Lady
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9/30/2003 4:55:50 AM
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Hiya all,
This is going to be similar to a message further up in this thread but I thought it was worth saying. I had the SYSTEM file corrupt or missing error appear two days ago after over 18 months of generally error free computing with XP Home on a oldish PC running on an AMD Athlon processor. This message occurred after I had set up this PC to connect with a Win98 via a Netgear 4 port hub. Also, in this Windows session I had connected up my scanner to the USB port of the XP PC - and have had problems with appliances running off the USB ports - they freeze up on me.
Anyway, as I hadn't been too prudent with backups recently, I panicked! Found this forum and followed to the letter the instructions contained in http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307545. It has worked perfectly. Go for this option first if you're having problems - I heartily recommend it.
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Douglas
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10/2/2003 2:48:24 AM
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Yes, I'm very annoyed about this as well. But mine is the SOFTWARE file that gets messed up. It happened twice tonight!!! what the....
The thing is that I have not changed much in terms of hardware. I was running smoothly for a year and then this thing starts popping up.
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