Hi Guys
Hopefully you could point me in right direction
I have a HP Compaq NC6000 with XP Pro SP2 - which errors on start up -
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'R' at the first screen to start repair.
What have I tried?
Put the WinXP SP2 CD into the DVD drive - same error
Pressed F10 on first HP screen to go into BIOS, enabled 'multi drive' in 'advanced > boot options' , set multi drive as first and rebooted - same error
Pressed F8 to get onto the Windows Advanced options screen
I get the same error when I try any of the following:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode
Last Known Good Configuration
Start Windows Normally
I didn't try any of the others as not sure what they do....
I noticed when I was in the 'BIOS' there was a 'tools > HDD Self-Test option'...and this is where I think the problem is....
As I click f10 to start it I am advised it will take 32mins.....after 30seconds and still at 0% of test 1(quick) I get a status change (exciting times)
The message reads
'Error: Read Failue'
Press Any Key to Continue
Has my hard drive departed this Earth to join others in hardware heaven?
Although I am relatively computer literate, I normally support software and struggle in the hardware arena - so please keep it as simpleton as possible
Cheers for your help in advance.
Ian
Hopefully you could point me in right direction
I have a HP Compaq NC6000 with XP Pro SP2 - which errors on start up -
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
You can attempt to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD-ROM.
Select 'R' at the first screen to start repair.
What have I tried?
Put the WinXP SP2 CD into the DVD drive - same error
Pressed F10 on first HP screen to go into BIOS, enabled 'multi drive' in 'advanced > boot options' , set multi drive as first and rebooted - same error
Pressed F8 to get onto the Windows Advanced options screen
I get the same error when I try any of the following:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode
Last Known Good Configuration
Start Windows Normally
I didn't try any of the others as not sure what they do....
I noticed when I was in the 'BIOS' there was a 'tools > HDD Self-Test option'...and this is where I think the problem is....
As I click f10 to start it I am advised it will take 32mins.....after 30seconds and still at 0% of test 1(quick) I get a status change (exciting times)
The message reads
'Error: Read Failue'
Press Any Key to Continue
Has my hard drive departed this Earth to join others in hardware heaven?
Although I am relatively computer literate, I normally support software and struggle in the hardware arena - so please keep it as simpleton as possible
Cheers for your help in advance.
Ian
