XP embedded versus normal XP?

[Rainbow Trout]

Is the registry load the hive (file):
\systemroot\system32\config\software
the same in XP Professional as in XP embedded ?

[patio]

I doubt they're the same...what is it you are attempting to do ? ?

[Rainbow Trout]

Thanks for the reply.
The PC not is booting to Windows and it has a Windows XP Embedded license label.
I get a message hive load file faulty with the specification as shown previously.
I have a Windows XP Professional copy of the file and was thinking of loading that to fix.
Better to try to find an installation disk of XP Embedded ?
 

[patio]

Better to try to find an installation disk of XP Embedded ?

Easier said than done...
You could try running sfc /scannow from a command prompt...and use the XP CD at the prompt when it asks for it...50/50 chance.

[Allan]

Boot to the XP CD and select R (Recovery Console)

At the command prompt type:

ren c:\windows\system32\config\software software.old
copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config

Reboot


NOTE: All software installed since the hive was backed up will have to be reinstalled (probably the time the OS was installed).

[Rainbow Trout]

Cool thanks.
I got the system up and running !

[Allan]

Good to hear