windows boot problem!!!

berks · 07-31-2005, 11:44 AM

this morning my computer would not boot up it gav me error screen saying it was missing a file config\system32\system and it gave me the option to install the windows CD and select r to repair but i have been trying that but it does not seem to work. after several tries now i get the windos XP splash screen with the moving bar but it just sits here and does nothing.

anybody have any suggestions?

I have tried to boot into safe mode but it stopped again.

please help me out.

Lion7718 · 07-31-2005, 12:31 PM

Are you sure the is not called "sysdm" thats is the file that changes/edits My Computer Properties.

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deel1981 · 07-31-2005, 02:16 PM

Well this reminds me something that happened several months ago wit one brand new notebook

After i had this message I rebooted from the install CD and first checked if the file is there at all and i found out that it is a folder and it is there but it was unreadable. I checked on another PC and it was a folder with some system files inside!

I tryed some options but nothing worked - it was a quite nervous sleeples night and at the end I decided that I will make a new instalation on the second partition to copy the folder from there and when starting the install it scanned the disk for errors and found some and after the install was ready the old win was working again ! Unfortunately for 2 days only and crashed again but this time it didnt work anyhow but reinstall

so hope you will find a way to fix it

berks · 07-31-2005, 03:16 PM

no lion it does'nt even get to that screen it just goes to the screen with the XP logo while windows is loading. I am trying to do the repair now but i am at a dos prompt and i don't know what do do now.

C:\WINDOWS>

any ideas?

Lion7718 · 07-31-2005, 03:23 PM

Not what I meant either...I asked/showed you a pic from the "sysdm" file
You said the error was at: system32\system....sonce the both are in the same folder & thought if you spellchecked your post, it would have changed it from :
"sysdm" to "system"

berks · 07-31-2005, 03:40 PM

i can't even get to that point though.

the XP logo just sits there with the progress bar moving back and forth!

not to happy right now. I might install windows on a new disk and then place this one as a slave and then pull the data off if that will work.

I will let you know.

Lion7718 · 07-31-2005, 04:29 PM

I know you can't Boot up...I was thiking that if it was this file, I could email the real one & you might be able to install it from a Floppy in DOS.

technobeast · 07-31-2005, 10:38 PM

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 - Here's an article that responds to your problem..

**DreamCaster** · 08-01-2005, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion7718

Are you sure the is not called "sysdm" thats is the file that changes/edits My Computer Properties.

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What are YOU doing with Elektra's computer?

Hey Berksie, can you at least boot into safe mode there? (keep pressing F8 while it's booting). Be careful if you reinstall another OS and then slave this one for the files. Sometimes this will restructure the boot process thinking you have multiple OS's installed and mess with the pagefile. Just a heads up

adzidzor · 09-21-2006, 04:11 PM

I got a similar problem with Win 2000. I can boot into safe mode but not a normal boot. Freezes on the splash screen with the progress bar almost 75% thru. Any help?

technobeast · 09-22-2006, 12:26 AM

Boot in safe mode and disable any startup program that might cause this sort of crash. Then see if you can boot correctly. If you can, start enabling the apps one by one, and see which one causes the problem. Typically this might be a firewall, antivirus, or a videocard driver....

Good luck :-)

07-31-2005, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
berks PCTT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,735	windows boot problem!!! this morning my computer would not boot up it gav me error screen saying it was missing a file config\system32\system and it gave me the option to install the windows CD and select r to repair but i have been trying that but it does not seem to work. after several tries now i get the windos XP splash screen with the moving bar but it just sits here and does nothing. anybody have any suggestions? I have tried to boot into safe mode but it stopped again. please help me out. __________________ Vote For Us!!!

07-31-2005, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
berks PCTT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,735	no lion it does'nt even get to that screen it just goes to the screen with the XP logo while windows is loading. I am trying to do the repair now but i am at a dos prompt and i don't know what do do now. C:\WINDOWS> any ideas? __________________ Vote For Us!!!

07-31-2005, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lion7718 Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,317	Not what I meant either...I asked/showed you a pic from the "sysdm" file You said the error was at: system32\system....sonce the both are in the same folder & thought if you spellchecked your post, it would have changed it from : "sysdm" to "system" __________________ "Protect me from my friends, I can take care of my enemies" You better not be touching my mannequin

07-31-2005, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
berks PCTT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,735	i can't even get to that point though. the XP logo just sits there with the progress bar moving back and forth! not to happy right now. I might install windows on a new disk and then place this one as a slave and then pull the data off if that will work. I will let you know. __________________ Vote For Us!!!

07-31-2005, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lion7718 Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,317	I know you can't Boot up...I was thiking that if it was this file, I could email the real one & you might be able to install it from a Floppy in DOS. __________________ "Protect me from my friends, I can take care of my enemies" You better not be touching my mannequin

07-31-2005, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
deel1981 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 82	Well this reminds me something that happened several months ago wit one brand new notebook After i had this message I rebooted from the install CD and first checked if the file is there at all and i found out that it is a folder and it is there but it was unreadable. I checked on another PC and it was a folder with some system files inside! I tryed some options but nothing worked - it was a quite nervous sleeples night and at the end I decided that I will make a new instalation on the second partition to copy the folder from there and when starting the install it scanned the disk for errors and found some and after the install was ready the old win was working again ! Unfortunately for 2 days only and crashed again but this time it didnt work anyhow but reinstall so hope you will find a way to fix it

07-31-2005, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545 - Here's an article that responds to your problem.. __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

09-21-2006, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
adzidzor Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ghana...now in U.S Posts: 178	I have the same problem...any help? I got a similar problem with Win 2000. I can boot into safe mode but not a normal boot. Freezes on the splash screen with the progress bar almost 75% thru. Any help? __________________ adzidzor Be nice to the people you meet on your way up....for they are the same people you'll meet on your way down..... Last edited by adzidzor; 09-21-2006 at 04:27 PM.

09-22-2006, 12:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	Boot in safe mode and disable any startup program that might cause this sort of crash. Then see if you can boot correctly. If you can, start enabling the apps one by one, and see which one causes the problem. Typically this might be a firewall, antivirus, or a videocard driver.... Good luck :-) __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

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