ReySantos
Wed May 14 19:25:00 PDT 2008
Try repair install:
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
see the warnings.
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Rey
"DenisP" wrote:
> Ray,
>
> It will not boot up in safe or any other mode. How do I go about
> reinstalling the OS
>
>
> "Rey Santos" wrote:
>
> > Bug Check 0x74: BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO
> >
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms795800.aspx
> >
> > This bug check indicates that there is an error in the registry.
> >
> > Resolving the Problem
> > Try restarting the computer by selecting "last known good configuration" in
> > the boot options.
> >
> > If the restart does not fix the problem, the registry damage is too
> > extensive. You must reinstall the OS or use the Emergency Repair Disk (ERD)
> > that you previously created by using the Windows Backup tool.
> >
> > --
> > Rey
> >
> >
> > "DenisP" wrote:
> >
> > > When trying to start my computer I am getting the following message. It will
> > > not boot up in safe or any other mode.
> > >
> > >
> > > Bad_System _Config_Info
> > > STOP 0x00000074 (0x00000003, 0x00000002, 0x80083000,0xC000014C))
> > >
> > > And that the RAM may be damaged.
> > >
> > >
> > > My Dell Intel based XP Media Edition Service Pack 2 computer has been
> > > downloading some automatic update for a few days on and off (I have dial up)
> > > I noticed it was getting near 100% last time I looked. Maybe this update was
> > > SP3 and has caused some problem.
> > >
> > > I have changed to Ram but this error is still coming up.
> > > Has anyone came up against this before.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >