I am running Windows 7. My system has recently started to download XP files. What could happen?

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  * original title - I got an error message that says C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32/CONFIG/SYSTEM has been corrupted. What can I do? *

  System 32 system config is missing or currupt

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

  Install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307654

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822705

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  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

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  Hello

  1 re-installing/repairing software will not fix hardware issues.

  2. the operating system upgrade is not the way to solve computer problems that can be carried forward.

  3 1. If you use Norton, you should disable Norton inviolable Protection before using System Restore.

  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/sharedtech.nsf/pfdocs/2005113009323013

  AVG will cause problems with SR too.

  «Temporarily disable AVG»

  http://www.Avg.com/ww-en/FAQ.Num-3857

  2. try to use Safe Mode system restore.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore

  "Start your computer in safe mode.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Start-computer-safe-mode#start-computer-safe-mode=Windows-7

  3 Malware will stop at the system restore.

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  ____________________________________

  We really need for more details:

  "My Windows 7 Pro system has some serious hardware, internet connection and security issues.

  See you soon.

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  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I do not understand that the screen goes black randomly, and I'll be happy to answer your query. Let me ask you;

  • What is the brand and model of the computer?
  • Remember to no particular change in the computer before the show?
  • When was the last time it worked?

  Video card problems are the most common cause of this problem.

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  2. Click on the processes tab, click explorer.exe, and then click end process.

  3. Click file, and then click new task (run).

  4. In the text box open, type explorer.exe, and then click OK.

  5. Click on the Start button , go into the Device Manager in the start search box, and then, in the search results, click on the peripheral Manager.

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  Note: After the driver is re-installed, you may need to restart your computer to complete the installation. You may also need to adjust the resolution of the display to its previous value. For more information, see change your screen resolution.

  Step 2: Search for registry problems

  1. Right click on the bar tasks and then click Start Task Manager.

  2. Click on the processes tab, click explorer.exe, and then click end process.

  3. Click fileand then click new task (run)

     In the text box open, type explorer.exe, and then click OK.

  4. Click on the Start button , type regedit in the search box, and then, in the search results, click on regedit.exe.

  5. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

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  7. Close the registry editor and restart your PC.

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

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  2. Do one of the following:

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      4a5bca09

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      0.0.0.0

      00000000

      c0000005

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  Hi Sreevasthava

  I suggest you perform the upgrade in-Place on Windows 7, this would help you to solve the problem without losing any data or application.

  How to perform an upgrade on the spot on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2255099

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  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
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• Error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged

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  Kind regards

  Hello

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         Remember to make changes to the system?

   

  I suggest to disable the startup items when the system starts up and then check if the problem is resolved.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/270035

  I suggest following the steps mentioned in the article below and check if

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.