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  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started.

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  Just to be clear, when you have tried, for example, to run this command:

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  Hi ange.l,

  1. When did you start to question?

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  Hi my computer has suddenly stopped working and when starting States:

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• the system registry file is missing or damaged

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  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

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  Good Lluck!

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