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If you've just installed Windows XP on your desktop and
you've received the following error "STOP: c0000218 {Registry File
Failure" you're not alone.
This is a known issue with XP that can arise from
incompatible hardware being installed with XP or, in the worst-case scenario,
from a faulty hard disk.
Luckily, it is fairly simple to figure out if your disk
needs to be replaced or if a software fix is enough to solve the problem.
Check if your hardware is compatible with Windows XP.
You can find compatibility information at the official
Microsoft marketplace website (see Below).
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/
Use the recovery system if your hardware is compatible but
is still not working. You can access the recovery console by simply putting in
your Windows XP CD before booting your computer.
You will be asked whether you want to "Repair or
Recover.
" Simply press the "R" key.
Type in your administrator password.
(You must have admin access to use this option.)
Choose to use the "chkdsk" command line, which
will allow you to check your disk.
Once in the chkdsk use the "chkdsk /r" command to
check your hard disks for errors.
Press "Enter" to start the disk check.
Type in "chkdsk /f". If any errors are found
this will allow your computer to attempt a fix of the broken drive.
Restart your computer after the disk fix has been
performed, and attempt to run your Windows XP setup again.
You should have no input while the chkdsk utility is in
progress any input might further damage your computer and hard drive
Replace your hard disk if the setup fails with the same
message.
At this point your hard disk is more than likely
broken and needs to be replaced.
You missed the part where he said he has windows VISTA not xp! This link might help alot more:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/What-happened-to-the-Recovery-Console
I'm having the same problem, i haven't solved it yet but I read this interesting thread:
http://forums.techarena.in/vista-setup-install/677924.htm#post3404664
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