What exactly happens when you try to start it since then?
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"shabangles" <> wrote in message
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> Hello, sorry if this is posted in the wrong topic. I require some
> assistance please.
>
> My laptop was on the other day and I left it on it's screensaver to go
> do some jobs around the house and then I returned about a half hour
> later to find this message on my screen.
>
> "*_Windows_Boot_Manager_*
> Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be
> the cause. To fix the problem:
>
> 1. Insert your Windows repair disc and restart your computer.
> 2. Choose your language and then click "next".
> 3. Click "repair your computer."
>
> If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or
> computer manufacturer for assistance.
>
> File: \windows\system32\config\system
> Status: 0xc00000e9
> Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file
> is
> missing, or corrupt. "
>
> I don't know what to do. I don't own the installation disc and I can't
> get in touch with Hi-Grade (my laptop manufacturer) because I can't get
> in touch with them during the hours they allow.
> I have reboot discs but there are many important files that I foolishly
> haven't backed up and I wouldn't like to loose.
> Is there anyway I can fix this problem without having to loose all my
> important files? Please help.
>
>