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I received the following message on restart (AFTER DOWNLOADING IE7): "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM".
I have tried Windows restore and receive tne same error message no matter which option I choose. I have tried Vaio Restore (PCV-RS610), bit it states I will lose all programs and files. I was stupid to think I could delay backing up, but I did and now I need to make sure that whatever I do, I need to salvage those files.
At this point, I think I have 4 options: 1) Install another HDD (I have a used HDD), load Wondow to it and make the original the slave to retrieve the files. 2) Try the Vaio Restore partition and hope for the best. 3) Send the HDD out to a restore/retrieval service 4) or try a utility software that can boot from their CD to retrieve the files, repair the registry, and restore or reload Windows.
The latter is the most appealing to me at this time!
I really hope there is an effective software that can do this. I have seen negative comments on Spotmau 2008 Powersuite Pro and IoIo System Mechanic 7. Any user comments/suggestions would be deeply apprecated!
Next, I need a simple, low maintenance, no brainer, auto backup utility/setup for all my units!!!! ARGH!
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CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A RESTORE UTILITY?
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Posted 09 September 2008 - 12:41 PM
I have a computer that got that message, and a week later I was able to discover that Windows had been corrupted by hard disk failure (bad sectors). I suggest reinstalling Windows on a new disk.
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Posted 09 September 2008 - 03:55 PM
I'm sure there a ton of them out there...some that even work, but I've always had positive results with R-Studio developed by r-Tools Technology, located at www.r-tt.com. This recovery software will even recover files from a formatted disk! I was able to recover an entire hard drive of data after formatting the drive in error. Just be aware that your chances of complete recovery is greatly reduced if the deleted files/folders have been overwritten with new data. No recovery software will be able to reverse this type of error. Once the disk is scanned, the R-Studio application will provide you with your actual chances of complete recovery. It's worth the investment.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Posted 29 September 2008 - 04:25 AM
I like Norton GoBack which was included with their System Works bundle. It will run without expiration if loaded separately from the cd.
I install from a 2002 version cd on XP SP2 - not yet installed SP3.
If an error occurs, just turn-off the pc by normal process although a power button press shut down should prevent writting files such as 'saving you settings',
which may over-write some needed files.
When you start the pc, the screen prompts you to initiate a restore (with a time-out resume) from a previous startup which should be before the last install.
Just a spacebar press is all that is needed and hopefully will delete any prior changes. GoBack may be available from some old app's site or Major Geeks
who will also have a selection of recovery utilities with user ratings, and many free.
Hope this helps,
Ken
I install from a 2002 version cd on XP SP2 - not yet installed SP3.
If an error occurs, just turn-off the pc by normal process although a power button press shut down should prevent writting files such as 'saving you settings',
which may over-write some needed files.
When you start the pc, the screen prompts you to initiate a restore (with a time-out resume) from a previous startup which should be before the last install.
Just a spacebar press is all that is needed and hopefully will delete any prior changes. GoBack may be available from some old app's site or Major Geeks
who will also have a selection of recovery utilities with user ratings, and many free.
Hope this helps,
Ken
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Posted 28 November 2008 - 05:43 PM
Use a Linux distro such as Ubuntu 8.10 which you can run from the CD and allows you to see your HDD. You can then copy your documents onto an external HDD then try the Vaio Restoration without worries.
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Posted 28 November 2008 - 06:09 PM
As I had previously stated, a repair from an installation disk will fix the problem. www.techspot.com/vb/topic53755.html coastie65
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Posted 06 December 2008 - 05:53 PM
Hi, Actually, the easiest way would be to do a repair from a Windows Installation Disk of your OS. I am not talking about the manufaturer's Disk ( Vaio). As Adama pointed out, you didn't specify what your OS was. If You are running XP Pro, then you would need the Installation for that OS,same with HOME or MCE. coastie65
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