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schmeagan

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    computer turns on but won't start up...
    « on: January 21, 2009, 11:36:00 AM »
    When I turn the computer on it has a black screen that says "We apologize for the inconvenience but windows did not start automatically...." etc.  I have seen this screen before, like if you don't shut it down properly (which i didn't).  So then it goes to start windows normally and the XP graphic shows up, then it goes to a blue screen with:

    STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}
    The registry cannot load the hive (file):
    \SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate.
    It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.

    Beginning dump of physical memory
    Physical memory dump complete
    Contact your system administrator or technical support group for further assistance.

    And then it just sits there with that screen!  This is very bad!  Help!

    tylerisdabest

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    Re: computer turns on but won't start up...
    « Reply #1 on: January 21, 2009, 06:46:06 PM »
    can you get into safe mode?

    schmeagan

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      Re: computer turns on but won't start up...
      « Reply #2 on: January 21, 2009, 08:02:40 PM »
      No.  I have tried to open in every mode it lets me... all end up in the same spot.

      JJ 3000



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      Re: computer turns on but won't start up...
      « Reply #3 on: January 21, 2009, 08:04:52 PM »
      Do you have your windows CD?
      Save a Life!
      Adopt a homeless pet.
      http://www.petfinder.com/

      schmeagan

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        Re: computer turns on but won't start up...
        « Reply #4 on: January 21, 2009, 08:23:30 PM »
        yes

        JJ 3000



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