Re: Puter Problems.....AGAIN!!! (Update)
Yikes!!<br />Well bub, it's gonna take some work....the decision to follow the procedures outlined in the link to follow are based on how important the files are on the C drive now. It may be easier to wipe and re-install the OS on your C drive. If you have tons of personal files, do the swap of the HD's and copy off all of those important files FIRST. At least get them some place safe before you do anything rash. Physically remove the backup drive from your system so there's no chance to toast your valuable personal files and reload Windows on the C drive. You will of course have to re-install all of the programs and then bring your personal files back to the C drive later.<br /><br />OK, here's comes the GOOD PART!! After you get back to a normal running system (if there is such a thing when using Windows...)<br /><br />FYI, go here===>
Erunt and get the file called Erunt and Ntregopt. Install both. Erunt will save your butt by backing up the sys32\config folder (it holds your SAM, Software, etc files for just this kind of tragedy). The NTRegopt program optimizes your registry. Windows backup/restore will do squat, use Erunt, it more precise.<br /><br />Now for the BAD PART ( I warned you earlier...)<br /><br />
Lost ur system32 Config?<br /><br />As a last thought...
Another way....<br /><br />You could boot from your Windows CD and go thru the steps to install the OS, at one screen ,look for the 'repair' (option) install. It will attempt to repair your existing OS in-place. Jump here
Repair Install....., go to about 3/4 down the page and look for "How to Repair Install", heck, it even has pictures!<br /><br />Good Luck