I try doing this:…..?

October 28, 2009

Windows could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM or \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE

Insert and boot from your Windows XP CD.
At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
Typically this will be #1
Enter in the administrator password when requested
cd \windows\system32\config
Depending on which section was corrupted:
ren software software.bad or ren system system.bad
Depending on which section was corrupted
copy \windows\repair\system
copy \windows\repair\software
Take out the CD ROM and type exit

How can I get administrator password when requested?…….thanks

Windows Vista Freeze Problem?

October 28, 2009

I’ve recently got a new computer, HP Elite Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz Desktop Computer. The day i got it, and got it all plugged in, it crashed. For the beginning it was fine, browsing internet, going on msn, surfing the web, etc. all of a sudden it freezes on me, the mouse works and so does the keyboard. however the screen wont let me do anything, therefore i had to manually shut off. I figured the problem was registry corruption. I tried reg-cure and was not able to run it for my computer had a Vista 64bit premium home edition. So i used CCleaner and all worked well. After a while, my computer freezes again, this time i left it idle, and it was in screen saver mode. When i moved my mouse to return to my desktop, the screen freezes and this time so does the mouse. After waiting a bit, i got the blue screen of death. So i turned it off again, and all.. To make a long story short, My computer keeps on freezing for no reason during web-browsing/doing nothing/screen saver/gaming/ etc. Occasionally i would get the blue screen of death, Sometimes from the freeze or for no reason. I have tried Registry clean up, and it still happens. Any tips from people who keep they’re Vista from crashing would help.
I dont believe its any virus or spyware.

HELP!! Windows Error Recovery?

October 27, 2009

When I restart my computer I keep getting a black screen with the message

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. If
windows files have been damaged or configured incorrectly, startup repair can help
diagnose and fix the problem. If power was interrupted during startup. Choose start
windows normally

Launch startup repair

Start windows normally

When I choose either one it goes back to this same screen asking it again. I also tried
using the reinstalling dvd windows vista home basic 32bit

When I press f 8 it gives me a list of options on advanced boot options
I,ve tried repair your computer and safe mode and it still does the same thing

Should I go with Ubuntu or Windows XP?

October 27, 2009

Here’s the deal.

I love Windows. I’m a big Windows fanboy, but even so, I understand that Windows systems get worse.. and worse.. and worse over time. My XP is getting to that point. I’ve ran every cleaning software, virus software, registry cleaner.. everything. I think this XP is about at it’s end, so I ask for opinions.

I have a Windows Vista laptop, so I still have access to windows. Besides gaming (which I would miss dearly on my desktop), is there really a LARGE change between Ubuntu and Windows? I’ve always been interested in Ubuntu but I’m kind of iffy, I’m not so sure about the installation of programs and such, and as I said before, I’d miss a good portion of the games I play on my desktop.