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windows/system32/config/system corrupted

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by jeffreyalejo

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My nephew encountered this problem with his netbook. I fixed this using the Windows Xp CD and used the Recovery Console. I replaced the corrupted file by typing:

c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

After a few days, the error suddenly appeared again. I did the procedure above and was able to fix the problem. But it keeps on coming back.

What could be the possible cause of this problem?

Note: I also examined the netbook itself. Based on my observations, whenever I switch-on the unit, I hear a strange sound(scratches) inside it. I suspect a Hard Disk problem here but I'm not sure.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Jeff

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by oh smeg

But you can use something like the Ultimate Boot CD to test the HDD it's available free here

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html

The Ultimate Boot has the more common HDD Makers Testing utilities but if you know who makes the HDD you can use it's makers Testing Utility from here

http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Sounds as if the HDD or it's controller is failing and the NetBook needs repairing to prevent Data Loss.

Col

by jeffreyalejo

I tried the UBCB to test the Hard Disk but it says that the there are no errors in the disk. I tried the last option if I remember it correctly (the one with VIVA or something like that)under HDD.

By the way, the brand of the Hard Disk is Toshiba.

Regards,

Jeff

by oldbaritone

Sounds like something is on its last legs, close to croaking.

Back Up all of your data while the machine is still working! That way, if it's the HDD that needs replacement, you'll be all set and won't lose anything.

by robo_dev

apparently in order to save battery and reduce the risk of data loss due to impact, some drives are set to goto sleep almost instantly, so you hear a little tch, tch, sound every minute or so as it parks the heads.

However, backup never hurts.

The corrupted registry could be a result of a failing hard drive, some software issue, or even the user banging the PC around.

by jeffreyalejo

Initially, I suspect a software issue here. I reformatted the Hard Disk and installed the needed drivers without installing any software. I observed the unit for a few days and the error came back. From there, I decided to use the Recovery Console (repair). It works but the error came back after a few days.

by seanferd

what is the actual problem? I see that the registry hive is reportedly corrupted, but what are the symptoms? What error messages or entries in the event logs are there?

by jeffreyalejo

Unfortunately, I'm not able to see the Error Messages in the Event Logs because I can't log in to windows. The only thing I know is that both Safe Mode and Last Known Good Configurations isn't working.

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