Is there anyway to do a regedit fro

[BuckeyeComputers]

Is there anyway to do a regedit from recovery console? have a system here that is caught in that stop error reboot mode that flashes to quick to see. was wondering if it is possible to turn off auto restart to see if i can see what the error is, or are there any other suggestions on how to get this system up to aleast safemode or something?

 

[linney]

If you can't boot to either Normal Mode or Safe Mode your options are a bit limited.

You might like to try the Recovery Console. Perhaps running ChkDsk from within Recovery Console may help.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console for Windows XP (Q307654)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/6/54.asp

An easy to follow recovery console description when unable to start computer due to corrupt registry.

http://www.mediaworkstation.com/htm/homeset1.htm

Click on Tutorial then the Charlie White article on XP crash.
This is a laymans version of Q307545 in simple language.



The other alternative is to try repairing windows itself by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

 

[BuckeyeComputers]

Thanks, I have tried to do an In place upgrade, just past copying files i got the error message "setup cannot set the windows xp configuration.." Which according to MS it is a hardware incompatability, This is a customers computer and what i can gather is this system is about a year old and came preloaded with XP home. said something about trying to send some data thru the internet to someone when she got a message saying low memory and wouldnt complete. so she uninstalled some unused programs and when she rebooted it started its loop. couldn't go Normal, Safemode, or last known good. she didnt leave me her xp disk so i am using my xp sp1 slipstream disk, could this be a problem? cant figure out how it is all of a sudden incompatible hardware. Have removed anything unneeded at the moment but still getting that error

 

[linney]

If it's an OEM setup and your using a Retail CD anything or more likely nothing will happen if your trying to repair the installation. OEM will require Recovery CD and may have hidden recovery partitions on the drive too.

You could try and see if you can boot to it by creating a bootable floppy startup disk.

Q305595 - HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q305/5/95.asp

 

[BuckeyeComputers]

have taken the harddrive out and install in my system as slave to try and copy her data off if possible, is there anything by chance that i can do in this senario that might allow me to try to make xp reload drivers or anything?
remembering that her drive is slave and cannot do a regedit or addremove hardware

 

[Jontmke]

I have never tried it but in regedit there is the choice to connect to a remote registry. Have you ever tried it? Maybe you can get to her registry that way?
JON

 

[flyboytim]

There is a downloadable floppy image file called NTPASSWD available from

http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/

It is actually a tiny bootable linux kernel which can read NTFS partitions, and allows you to regain a lost administrator password on all NT-based systems and also has a basic registry editor. AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

 

[BuckeyeComputers]

Ok just to update, the connect remote registry didnt work wouldnt see the other registry file, But thanks for the advice
ended up treating this as a corrupted registry and went thru the steps of repairing it and then finishing up with system restore, all hardware back in and xp seems to have no problems or dislikes for any of the hardware, so apparantly was just some system gliche(I hate them)
appreciate all the help

 

[JonJontheMighty]

You may find some answers here:-
HOW TO: Install Windows XP
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q316941
IN THIS TASK
SUMMARY

Upgrading to Windows XP
Installing to a New Hard Disk
Installing to a New Folder
Multi-Booting
SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to install Windows XP. For additional information before you install Windows XP, please see the "Get Started with Windows XP" Web page on the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;winxpstart

For additional information about how to install Windows XP Professional, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
286463 Release Notes for Windows XP Setup Contained in the Pro.txt File
For additional information about how to install Windows XP Home Edition, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
306824 Release Notes for Windows XP Setup Contained in Home.txt File
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Upgrading to Windows XP
This section describes an upgrade to Windows XP from Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

NOTE: Before you begin the upgrade process, obtain and install the latest BIOS upgrade for your computer from the computer's manufacturer. If you update the BIOS after you upgrade the computer, you may have to reinstall Windows XP to take advantage of features such as Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the BIOS. If possible, update the firmware in all of your hardware devices before you start the upgrade.

For additional information about how to prepare Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition for an upgrade to Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
316639 How to Prepare Windows 98 or Windows Me to Upgrade to Windows XP
1. To begin the upgrade, start your computer, and then insert the Windows XP Home Edition CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. If Windows automatically detects the CD-ROM, click Install Windows to start the Windows XP Setup Wizard. If Windows does not automatically detect the CD-ROM, click Start, and then click Run. Type CD-ROM drive letter:\setup.exe, and then press ENTER to start the Windows XP Setup Wizard.
3. When you are prompted to choose an installation type, choose Upgrade (the default setting), and then click Next.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the upgrade.
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Installing to a New Hard Disk
To install Windows XP to a new hard disk, you must start your computer by using one of the following:
Microsoft Windows 98/Windows Me startup disk
Windows XP boot disks
Windows XP CD-ROM
For additional information about how to start Setup from MS-DOS or a Windows 98/Windows Millennium Edition startup disk, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
307848 HOW TO: Start Setup from MS-DOS in Windows XP
For additional information about how to obtain the Windows XP Setup boot disks, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
310994 Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
NOTE: If you want to start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive must be configured to do so. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, please refer to the documentation that is included with your computer, or contact the computer manufacturer.
1. Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.

NOTE: If your Windows XP CD-ROM is an upgrade, you are prompted to insert a CD-ROM of a previous operating system to check for upgrade compliance. Remove the Windows XP CD-ROM, and then insert the CD-ROM from your previous operating system into the CD-ROM drive. Valid qualifying media for upgrade compliance includes:
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows Millennium Edition
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional
When you receive a prompt for the Windows XP CD-ROM, remove your previous operating system CD-ROM, and then insert your Windows XP CD-ROM.
2. To install Windows XP by starting the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
3. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
4. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to begin Windows XP Setup.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition in which to install Windows XP.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.
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Installing to a New Folder
To install Windows XP to a new folder (also known as a parallel installation), you must start your computer by using one of the following:
Microsoft Windows 98/Windows Millennium Edition startup disk
Windows XP boot disks
Windows XP CD-ROM
For additional information about how to start Setup from MS-DOS or a Windows 98/Windows Millennium Edition startup disk, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
307848 HOW TO: Start Setup from MS-DOS in Windows XP
For additional information about how to obtain the Windows XP Setup boot disks, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
310994 Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
NOTE: If you want to start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive must be configured to do so. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, please refer to the documentation that is included with your computer, or contact the computer manufacturer.
1. To install Windows XP to a new folder by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer.
2. When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message is displayed on the screen, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD.
3. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to begin Windows XP Setup.
4. Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.
5. Select the partition in which you want to install Windows XP, and then press ENTER.
6. Choose the Leave the current file system intact (no changes) option, and then press ENTER to continue.
7. Press ESC to install to a different folder.
8. If Setup detects another operating system folder, Setup prompts you to type the name for the new folder after the back slash (\), for example, \WINXP. If there are no other operating systems detected, Setup automatically names the folder \Windows.
9. Press ENTER to continue.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.
For additional information about how to change the folder name on new installations, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
315242 How to Designate Original Folder Name for Windows XP Reinstall
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Multi-Booting
For additional information about multi-booting Windows XP and other versions of Windows and MS-DOS, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
217210 Multi-Booting Windows XP/2000, Windows NT, Windows 9x, MS-DOS.
Or Bootdisk info here
Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q310994
SUMMARY
Windows XP Setup boot disks are available only by download from Microsoft. The Setup boot disks are available so that you can run Setup on computers that do not support a bootable CD-ROM.

If your computer does support booting from a CD-ROM, or if network-based installation is available, Microsoft recommends that you use those installations methods instead.

Future products will no longer support installation via the setup boot disks. Installation of future Microsoft Operating Systems will require the ability to boot from the CD or PXE boot from Network. Setup boot disks that are provided for Windows XP are provided and supported on an as is basis.
MORE INFORMATION
There are six Windows XP Setup boot floppy disks. These disks contain the files and drivers that are required to access the CD-ROM drive and begin the Setup process.
Creating the Setup Disks
When you download the Setup disks, the download contains only one large program file. When you run the downloaded file, it extracts the files. You receive the following prompt:
This program creates the Setup boot disks for Microsoft Windows XP. To create these disks, you need to provide 6 blank, formatted, high-density disks.

Please specify the floppy drive to copy the images to:
Type the drive letter for the floppy disk drive (this is typically drive A). After you type the floppy disk drive letter, you see the following prompt:
Insert one of these disks into drive drive letter:. This disk will become the Windows XP Setup Boot Disk.

Press any key when you are ready.
When you press a key, the downloaded file starts extracting and copying the files. Continue inserting the blank disks as you are prompted to do so until all six disks are created. If the process is interrupted you must run the downloaded program file again to create all six disks.

Make sure to label each disk appropriately with the number that is specified by the program. You will have to use the disks in the correct order during the Setup process.
Using the Setup Disks
After you create all six disks, insert the first disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart the computer. Note that the computer must be configured to boot from the floppy disk drive. In some cases, you may need to modify your computer's BIOS settings to do this.

The Setup process starts. Insert the other floppy disks as you are prompted to do so. Note that you will need to use the Windows XP CD-ROM to finish Setup.
Downloading the Setup Disk Program File
Windows XP Original Release
The following Setup boot disk versions are available:
English Windows XP Home Edition
English Windows XP Professional
German Windows XP Home Edition
German Windows XP Professional
Italian Windows XP Home Edition
Italian Windows XP Professional
Japanese Windows XP Home Edition
Japanese Windows XP Professional
Korean Windows XP Home Edition
Korean Windows XP Professional
Traditional Chinese Windows XP Home Edition
Traditional Chinese Windows XP Professional
Simplified Chinese Windows XP Home Edition
Simplified Chinese Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Note that Windows XP CD-ROMs that include SP1 have the text "Includes Service Pack 1" on the CD-ROM.
English Windows XP SP1 Home Edition
English Windows XP SP1 Professional



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