For systematic storage of all the settings and options for Microsoft Windows operating systems, a database named “Windows Registry”is maintained. This database includes information about user settings, hardware, operating system software, and non-operating system software. Every Windows user can manually edit the Windows registry by running regedit.exe or regedt32.exe in the Windows directory. However, careless editing in Windows registry results in irreversible damage and complete data loss. To avoid such situations, it is advisable to always have a registry backup. However, if your registry has been corrupted, a valid hard drive data back up acts as a boon to restore your lost data. But if in case, you have not maintained any data backup, then you will need to use advanced Data Recovery Software.
Below are the error messages that you encounter after your Windows Registry gets corrupted or damaged:
“Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE”
Or
“Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM”
Your Windows operating system becomes unbootable after any of the above error messages appear. Additionally, you receive the same error messages each time you attempt to boot your system. The data saved on your hard drive becomes inaccessible after the error message appears.
Causes for Registry Corruption:
Few main causes for the Windows Registry corruption are discussed below:
Hardware updates that require modifications in system settings.
Installing numerous freeware software and programs.
Manually changing the Windows registry entires
Improper/Inappropriate uninstallations.
Resolution:
To resolve all kinds of registry corruption error messages, the best and easy way is to reinstall Windows operating system. While a fresh install of Windows allows you to remove all registry errors, it also erases all the data stored in the hard drive. For comprehensive recovery of data after re-installation process is over, you will need to use advanced Data Recovery Software. Such
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Data Recovery experience.
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