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Active ControlSet key is missing in XP

BokehBokeh Member Posts: 1,636 ■■■■■■■□□□
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Have a desktop that is getting this error, and cannot repair XP through normal means. I did look up the error, and MS claims they have a fix but do not use it with OEM installed OS. This is exactly what I have, a HP machine.

Anyone have a clue on how to get this machine back online without saying wipe it and start fresh?
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    DevilsbaneDevilsbane Member Posts: 4,214 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Seeing a screenshot would be nice.

    What do you have against a fresh install?
    Decide what to be and go be it.
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    BokehBokeh Member Posts: 1,636 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

    \windows\system\config\system


    So I throw one in, hit R when the time comes, and get the message that the registry is missing an active controlset key.
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