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    dannyboy03021991 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Jul 21, 2010, 08:19 AM
    My netbook won't start.
    I keep getting this error messge on a blue screen.

    Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate

    I have a netbook so I can't even boot from cd.. anyone have an idea of how to fix this?

    Cheers.
    - Danny
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    Jul 21, 2010, 08:22 AM
    Try getting into safe mode and going from there.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 08:28 AM

    It won't start in safe mode, safe mode with networking or anything. I'm in a bit of a pickle.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 08:32 AM
    I wonder how they got the OS there is in the first place. Have you ever plugged a CD drive and have it recognized as a drive letter? For Windows that's really your only option, you'll need a Windows OS cd of course 'cause your Registry is corrupted.

    It you wanted to install Linux you have more options available as they have boot/install from USB options.

    Don't forget the tech support option from your manufacturer as well.
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    Jul 21, 2010, 08:35 AM

    If I installed linux, could I fix the windows problem via linux and then re-install windows again? Or if I could find a plug n play CD drive, and stick the Windows OS cd in that then boot from the CD drive?
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    Jul 21, 2010, 09:12 AM
    Formatting the drive and reinstalling any OS fixes the problem. The challenge you face with Windows is getting the netbook to boot to something that will install the it. Do you have a Windows CD?

    Here's some light reading for you :): installing windows 7 on a netbook - Google Search


    Hey, you can boot to Ubuntu from a USB drive and possibly *try* to fix your Windows install:
    Install Ubuntu NetBook Remix to a Flash Drive in Windows | USB Pen Drive Linux
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