Repairing and reinstalling windows xp HELP!!!!!!

[red86]

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

I originally had an error with \windows\system32\config\system being corrupt or missing, so i put in my xp installation disc and tried to repair it.

On the Recovery console i entered 1, which i believe is correct as i only have the one option (1: C:\WINDOWS). Too which i got a blue screen saying BAD_POOL_CALLER with error code 0x000000c2.

I then tried to completely reinstall windows xp and received the exact same message!!!

Please can some help me!!!!!

[Disk_Contented]

You don't use the recovery console to do a full repair. Console requires knowledge of windows command line.

Instead:

Originally Posted by me

Boot from the cd as normal, but bypass the "press R" repair option. Proceed as if to install new again. Your existing installation will be detected and the option to repair it will be given.

I found from SP2 launch that this isn't guarenteed to work. In any case, you should shut down for a minute or so before you try. Just in case.

[red86]

i have tried to just bypass it and go to a completely new installation but it came up with the blue screen error again !!!

Is my laptop dead????? lmao!!!

[Embolism]

if you have a pukka copy of windows then try cleaning disc first,then install in normal manner and delete previous partiton.Do not use repair console ,good to be radical,not always practical though. (:^D)
When it gets to partitioning screen press d to delete and L to confirm I believe,its been a while since I played with windows.
It is always recommended to have full charge in battery and plug adapter when installing on laptop.good luck.