Stuck in Windows loop

@SlmJon

Found it. I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with a Dell computer. They are different from other computers.

Here is the website:
http://www.hiren.info/pages/bios-boot-cdrom

Use the F2 key and change the sequence. Maybe you should try to disable the hdd from the sequence as long as we are trying to fix the computer. The first boot device should be the CD/DVD drive.
 
rvnmaniac said:
If you go to Creator Classic, then on the left you will see "Burn From Dics Image File". At least on Roxio Easy Media Creator 7...I just burned it this way and there are 9 folders on the CD......I've gotten this far......
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I've gone this far

. Start NTFS4Dos
If you start NTFS4Dos from the Ultimate BootCD (~115 MB download will require CD) you will find it in Filesystem Tools - NTFS Tools
Once started you will be required to enter "yes" to confirm that you use it for personal use only.

Below the large NTFS for DOS

the first command is: A:\>

I tried typing in

cd c:\Winnt\system32\config SPACE
rename software software.bak SPACE
copy c:\Winnt\repair\software software ENTER

I got a Syntax error

Shut down Pc and got back on to the NTFS for DOS aftering answering yes to their ?
This is what i'm geting
A:\>

Is that correct?

I typed in cd space c:\Winnt\system32\config enter

Received

CHDIR failed for c:\Winnt\system32\config

Should i be getting A:\>
 
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@rvnmaniac
Yes, the syntax is not correct.

Code:

Code: 
cd c:\Winnt\system32\config
(enter)
Code: 
rename software software.bak
(enter)
Code: 
copy c:\Winnt\repair\software software
(enter)

You have to hit the Enter key after each command line.

Apart from that you should follow my post for you:

@rvnmaniac

Quote:
Method 4:

This Method can be used in conjunction with Method 2 to restore login. The main issue with Method 2 is that it does not work if the NTFS file system is flagged as "dirty". Method 4 will remove this:
This option is valid for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP, only paths differ on both systems.

Requirements:

* NTFS capable boot disk like NTFS4Dos
* Offline Rcovery tool from Method 2
* both tools can be found on the Ultimate Boot CD: Filesystem tools - NTFS Tools


Overview of steps:

1. Start NTFS4Dos
2. Copy and Backup of Software registry key (note: it is possible to end here)
3. reboot and shut down properly
4. restore latest Software registry key
5. reboot directly to bootcd and apply method 2


Detailed description:

1. Start NTFS4Dos
If you start NTFS4Dos from the Ultimate BootCD (~115 MB download will require CD) you will find it in Filesystem Tools - NTFS Tools
Once started you will be required to enter "yes" to confirm that you use it for personal use only.

NTFS4Dos is owned by Avira and can also be downloaded from Aviras (~1.2 MB download, will require floppy disk)website.

2. Copy and Backup of Software registry key
What you need to do here is to backup the current software registry key and copy the backup software registry key.
Enter the lines in code according to your OS.
Just follow the above steps and then we have to change something because you already have made the backups.

Windows XP:
Code:

cd c:\Winnt\system32\config (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\software software (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\default default (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\sam sam (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\system system (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\software software (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\security security (enter)

The above commands should copy the default registry from the day you have installed your Windows in the current registry. After that you should be able to boot in Windows safe mode again. From there you can either use the Windows restore point feature or proceed with editing the damage registry manually. If you want to use the second way then please tell me so that I can guide you if you like.
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Don't forget to hit "enter" after each line.
 
SlmJon said:
OK, I've changed the boot order and disabled the HDD.
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Can you boot with the CD now like rvnmaniac? The download seems to be OK. Please follow the instruction I have given to you because rvnmaniac need to do something. I cannot move the threat so that we don't mix it up. Can one of you please open a new threat like "SlmJon/winlogon".
 
I will to SlmJon/winlogon
chi-va said:
Can you boot with the CD now like rvnmaniac? The download seems to be OK. Please follow the instruction I have given to you because rvnmaniac need to do something. I cannot move the threat so that we don't mix it up. Can one of you please open a new threat like "SlmJon/winlogon".
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rvnmaniac said:

I've gone this far

. Start NTFS4Dos
If you start NTFS4Dos from the Ultimate BootCD (~115 MB download will require CD) you will find it in Filesystem Tools - NTFS Tools
Once started you will be required to enter "yes" to confirm that you use it for personal use only.

Below the large NTFS for DOS

the first command is: A:\>

I tried typing in

cd c:\Winnt\system32\config SPACE
rename software software.bak SPACE
copy c:\Winnt\repair\software software ENTER

I got a Syntax error

Shut down Pc and got back on to the NTFS for DOS aftering answering yes to their ?
This is what i'm geting
A:\>

Is that correct?

I typed in cd space c:\Winnt\system32\config enter

Received

CHDIR failed for c:\Winnt\system32\config

Should i be getting A:\>
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this is a Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop with XP Media Center Edition with Update Rollup 2, which i desperately need to get back in working condition......
 
chi-va said:
@rvnmaniac
Yes, the syntax is not correct.

Code:

Code: 
cd c:\Winnt\system32\config
(enter)
Code: 
rename software software.bak
(enter)
Code: 
copy c:\Winnt\repair\software software
(enter)

You have to hit the Enter key after each command line.

Apart from that you should follow my post for you:



Don't forget to hit "enter" after each line.
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OKAY after:

A:\>cd c:\Winnt\system32\config ENTER

With the only space being between cd and c:

i got the "CHDIR failed for c:\Winnt\systems32\config

Boy oh Boy
 
rvnmaniac said:
OKAY after:

A:\>cd c:\Winnt\system32\config ENTER

With the only space being between cd and c:

i got the "CHDIR failed for c:\Winnt\systems32\config

Boy oh Boy
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I also changed the Winnt to Windows with the same "CHDIR failed for c:\Windows\systems32\config"


I also tried putting a space between A:\> and cd with no change
 
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Here are the correct paths:

Windows XP:
Code: 
cd c:\Windows\system32\config (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\software software (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\default default (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\sam sam (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\system system (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\software software (enter)
copy c:\Windows\repair\security security (enter)

The error in the blog wasn't fixed yet.
 
@rvnmaniac

Can you compare these with your boot cd?

Folders:
boot
custom
dosapps
images
isolinux
menus
syslinux
tools
website

Files:
autorun.inf
boot.catalog
ubcd.ico

I cannot find my old ultimate boot CD without Windows PE environment.
 
Could it be possible that c: isn't your default system folder? What happend if you enter

C:

and hit the enter key. This should change the drive from a: to c:

P.S.: C: has to be your system folder because you have use them in the recovery console as well.

Why am i getting A: instead of C: and how do i get there
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A: was the standard drive letter in DOS if you boot from a disk.
 
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chi-va said:
@rvnmaniac

Can you compare these with your boot cd?

Folders:
boot
custom
dosapps
images
isolinux
menus
syslinux
tools
website

Files:
autorun.inf
boot.catalog
ubcd.ico

I cannot find my old ultimate boot CD without Windows PE environment.
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Yep that is what is on mine....
 
Thanks, it seems to be a problem with the burning process. It finally works. What about you? Was you able to change the directory now?
 
chi-va said:
Could it be possible that c: isn't your default system folder? What happend if you enter

C:

and hit the enter key. This should change the drive from a: to c:

P.S.: C: has to be your system folder because you have use them in the recovery console as well.


A: was the standard drive letter in DOS if you boot from a disk.
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That gave me: C:\>

then C:\>cd space c:\Windows\system32\config enter

I get CHDIR failed for c:\Windows\system32\config
 
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