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Windows failed to start: Fix for Windows 7 August 25, 2016 Get the fix to "Error: Windows failed to start" boot error for Windows Vista, Windows windows system32 config system file download 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems. Contents1 About the "Windows
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failed to start" error1.1 Description and Symptoms1.1.1 Symptom 1: Error: Windows failed to start error screen on startup1.2 windows system32 config system windows 7 Causes of this Error1.2.1 Cause 1: BCD is missing or corrupt1.2.2 Cause 2: File system integrity compromised1.2.3 Cause 3: System files are damaged2 Fixing "Windows failed to start" on Windows2.1 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-error-recovery-startup-repair-wont-work/f1f0dfab-ebcd-4f64-9650-4db658be7769 Fix #1: Use Easy Recovery Essentials2.2 Fix #2: Boot into Last Known Good Configuration2.3 Fix #3: Run System Restore from Windows installation disc2.4 Fix #4: Run chkdsk2.5 Fix #5: Rebuild the master boot sector3 More Information3.1 Linked Entries3.2 Support Links3.3 Applicable Systems About the "Windows failed to start" error The following information on this error has been compiled https://neosmart.net/wiki/windows-error-recovery-failed-start/ by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations. Description and Symptoms The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. Symptom 1: Error: Windows failed to start error screen on startup The "Windows failed to start" screen appears on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 systems only and it's identified by a specific error code. These errors can also happen on Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems as well. Causes of this Error The most common causes of this error are: Cause 1: BCD is missing or corrupt One of the most common causes of this error is the BCD that became missing or corrupt. That could happen because of disk write errors, power outages, boot sector viruses, or errors made while configuring the BCD manually. Cause 2: File system integrity compromised For the same reasons, the file system itself may become corrupt or damaged. That happens even more often if one turns off a
or Safe Mode Windows we suggest restoring the system to an earlier version before trying the steps below. Boot from the Windows XP http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001256.htm CD or Windows Recovery CD. Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console. If prompted to select the installation of Windows press 1 and press enter. If prompted for a password enter your administrator password. At the C:\Windows> prompt type: cd system32\config Once in this directory type: ren system system.bak Once the file has been renamed type: cd \ At the C:\> prompt windows system32 type: cd system~1* If you get an "Access Denied" error, type exit and let the system reboot and try getting into this directory again by starting over at step number 7 after getting back to the prompt. In the system~1 directory type: cd _resto~1 In the cd_resto~1 directory type dir * If available this will list each of the Restore Point windows system32 config folders. They will be named rpX, where X is a number. The highest number will be the latest restore point and the lowest the oldest restore. Pick the earliest restore point, for example, if you have RP1 through RP7 go into the RP1 directory. Go into the RP directory you want to restore, by typing: cd rpX *where X is the number of the RP you saw in step 10. In the RP directory type: cd snapshot Finally type: Copy _registry_machine_system C:\Windows\system32\config\system After the file has copied successfully type exit and let the computer reboot normally to see if this resolves you issue. Additional information How to or can't boot from a CD or DVD. How to use the Windows recovery console. See the recovery console definition for further information and related links. Was this page useful? YesNo Feedback E-mail Share Print Search Recently added pages View all recent updates Useful links About Computer Hope Site Map Forum Contact Us How to Help Top 10 pages Follow us Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest YouTube RSS © 2016 Computer Hope Legal Disclaimer - Privacy Statement