I'm trying to start Windows 2000NT Pro Everything looks fine at first, but then I get a smaller blue screen with this message : STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}
The registry cannot load the hive (file) :
\SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE
or it's log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writeable.

Beginning dump of physical memory
Dumping physical memory to disk

I looked at another post that had this same problem but it didn't seem to help.

Thnaks, A

beast103:

Try using the Last Known Good configuration from the boot menu at startup.

Please see the link below for details.

How to load last known good configuration.

Good-luck.

Thank You for the info but I have aready tried that and it did not work.

I need a solution really soon.

Try this.. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830084

The computer that needs to be fixed is Windows 2000. I tried that and i didn't work

Do you have the Win2K System disk?

Have you ever created an Emergency Repair Disk?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/231777/

I do not have the windows disk and I have never tried to create a emergency disk. How do I create the disk if my computer can't get to the startup menu?

Are you talking about the windows 2000 boot disks. i have tried those they do not work. Everytime it loads them up and says the stop error message.

No - The Emergency Repair disk restores the registry.

Did your computer come with a restore disk? If it didn't, there may be a restore partition on the computer which is accessed through the bios setup screens or by pressing another F key before Windows begins to boot.

Watch the bottom of the screen carefully right after you power the computer on and look for directions on what F key to press.

my comp did not come with a repair disk

thanks for the info i will try that out a little later.

What brand computer do you have?

compaq

I got to the setup menu but it didn't say any thing about emergency repair disk. How do i get to the bios???

i need a solution really soon please. Thanks in advance

The setup menu will not give you an Emergency Repair Disk.

What I was hoping you would find there was system restore partition access.

The best thing to do if it doesn't offer that option is to contact the manufacturer of the computer and get a System Restore Disk.

If you do not have any malware get a non-destructive system restore - If you think you might be infected, get a destructive, full restore disk to reload your op system back to the way it was when the computer was new. Some of the disks will give you a choice - contact support at the computer manufacturer.

How old is this computer?

The fastest way to get the computer operational again is to take it to a computer repair shop that can reload the op system for you. Just about any commercial computer repair shop can, and they might even be able to get it running again without loosing your data.

You just don't have the tools necessary at this point - neither the ERD, the Compaq Restore Disk or a Windows 2000 Installation disk.
If you can't find access to a possible restore partition the choice is to get a disk from Compaq specific to your computer, take to a computer technician, or buy a new Windows Full Installation Disk.

Do you know your 25 digit Windows Key number? (look on the back of the computer for a sticker with the number. It should be somewhere on the computer)

HP (Who now ownes Compaq) will ship restore CD Next Day via FedEx for about $20±. I have ordered 5 sets in '05. You just need to forceful when asking for the disks. If they tell you they cannot send the disks ask to speak with the supervisior. Even if you do not need them now (If you figure a solution) you need to get them before MS stops supporting XP Home, which is suppose to be this summer.
Post you model number so we can help you find the link for the disks.

Thanks for all our help when you mean model number do you want me to tell you the number that enthusiast was saying to check which is on the back of the computer. If so that number is 6025DJQ2A670. The computer is a compaq desktop windows 2000 nt. Acklan when you say they will ship a restore cd do you mean the 4 boot disks the comp came with b/c i got those and loaded them up and it did not work. Please let me know if that is what you are talking about. Can you give me more information on which restore cd i should ask for and purchase.

Thanks, A

I made a mistake. Windows 2000 longer supported by Microsoft, so they will no longer ship 9x, ME, NT, or 2000 disks. You may find Compaq rrestore disks on eBay, but you will need to have your COA. They rarely ship sestore disks with COA codes.

Sorry for the bad news.

thats ok is there any other way i can fix my computer? would an emergency repair disk fix it? If so where can i download or purchase one of these?

Thanks, A

I found a repair disk on ebay. Could you please tell me if this would work. Here is the link My Webpage

This would be (in my opinion ) your best option, is Windows 2000 Professional.
I don't know what your specification are so I don't know if you computer will run XP Pro. In my opinion XP Home is a poor choice. In todays internet you need the edge Pro will provide over Home.
If your computer is P-III or better and you have 512mb of RAM then go for XP Pro.

Would xp even load up if my computer won't get past the stop registry failure screen?? Also will i lose all of my files including word, excell and powerpoint. Please get back to me as soon as you can because i have to use that computer in 10 hours. By the way where would i get windows 2000 pro i have nt? How much would this cost?

Thanks, A

Windows 2000, being a Pro product has Microsoft Extended Support until 6/30/2010.

I believe Compaq/Hp will still provide a restore disk for a fee (if that is the system the computer originally came with). It will be a disk made for your particular model and have the correct drivers, etc on it.

An Emergency Repair Disk is something that has to be made on the computer it is going to be used on because it copies the registry of that computer to a floppy and therefore one you buy made for another computer will not work.

Are you sure there were no instructions on the bottom of the screen as to how to enter the Restore partition when you first boot up - before it tries to start windows?

The other choice of course, is to buy a new Win 2k full installation (or XP full install cd if your computer has the qualifications for it). If you search around, you can get one for not all that much money and then you will have a fully licensed operating system that can be transfered to another computer when the time comes. I recommend the Pro version of XP should you decide on this option as it will be supported five more years then the home version will (which is 12/06 for home).

I bought an OEM full install of XP Pro for $114 a few months ago for a computer I was then building (the one I am on right now), and a XP Home version should be able to be found for less, although the Pro version will have five more years of support and worth the difference in price, not even considering the extra features like remote desktop and far better security. Compaq will probably charge somewhere about $40 or so for the "Restore" disk of Win 2K, which will not be transferable to your next computer.

Something to think about.

Windows XP Advisor (will inform you if Win XP will be able to be installed on your computer)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upg...ng/advisor.mspx

Windows XP Minimum Requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/eva...on/sysreqs.mspx
(although it says the min ram is 128megs the real life requirement is more like 512)

What is the Make and model of your computer? Example: Compaq Prolient WZ123. There is usually a sticker inside a door or access panel on the front of the computer. If not then it will be by the power supply on the back.

My computer is a Compaq Deskkpro Pentium 3 inside thats all it says no numbers or any thing i checked the whole computer. Also enthusiast could you give me a number to call compaq with support on my computer. It would be greatly appreciated. I looked at the bottom of my screen all it says is press f10 for setp and press f8 for safe mode. I looked everywhere for emergency repair. I found it when i ran the boot disks but, It says you need the windows 2000 intalation cd. Again please give me a number so i can get a repair diks from compaq/hp.

Thanks, A

HP and Compaq products
800-HP invent
or
800-474-6836 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for most products

So all i have to do is ell them my problem then ask for a restore disk.

They probably will need the serial number of the computer which is on the back of it.

Yes - call them - tell them what the problem is and ask for the restore disk for your computer.

Ask if they can supply one that will give you the capability to do a repair as well as a full install.

I gave them a call last night and i looked everywhere for the serial number and could not find it so they couldn't help me with the problem. It was horrible support

The serial number should be on a sticker or plate on the back panel of the computer.

The number you posted in an earlier post - 6025DJQ2A670 - looks like a serial number.

Did you give them that number?

Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - How Do I Find My Model Number?

Checking inside the CD storage door
On some Presario desktop PCs, the Model number is located on a sticker inside the front bezel CD holder.
Open the CD storage area by pressing in the bottom of the storage cover. The numbers should be located on a label inside.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/generic...duct&cc=us#N300

Checking the labels on the case
The model number or equivilent may be found on an identification label on the outside of the case. On some models the label may be hidden behind the CD storage door or behind the door the door that covers the CD drives.
When searching HP's Website for your exact model, you can also use the Product number, Prod #, T Code, or System number.
Figure 2: One possible label type (S6000Z-P8656X)
Possible locations on the case:
Figure 3: Top or back of case
Figure 4: Side of case
Figure 5: Back of case (T Code)
Finding support pages for your PC
Go to the HP Support Website and enter the Product number, Prod #, T Code, or System number into the field provided.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/generic...duct&cc=us#N326


Using CTRL + ALT + S
Finding support pages for your PC

i gave them that number and said it wasnt a serial number. I looked everywhere my only option now is to buy a new computer which i think i'am going to do.

The serial number may be in the BIOS start menu.

im not sure how to get to the bios start up menu

I believe with HPs you tap F10 as the computer boots.