You can copy the files out of \Windows\Repair folder into your \Config folder....but usually they are outdated.

Since most people don't use ERUNT or the NTBackup System State option then the only fix in this scenario is to reinstall XP.

Could booting the XP CD and using the emergency repair tools fix it?

It's possible but not likely, it works mabye 1 out of every 10 times in my experience. I was actually quite suprised when it worked ONCE for me like last week in my usage of Windows 2000 since 1999.

I run daily NTBACKUPs. 😄 (Really it's the only way to do it.)

Originally posted by DosFreak It's possible but not likely, it works maybe 1 out of every 10 times in my experience.

I'll ditto what DosFreak said. Give it a try, but a re-install is likely to be needed. If so, you should seriously consider setting up a dual-boot. With a fresh install, it's pretty easy. You just install DOS or Win9x on the 1st partition, then install XP on one of the remaining partitions.

I think I might have to reinstall. I've got up to the desktop, but then an error message comes up before it windows restarts itself.

"When trying to update the password, this return indicates that the value typed for the current password is incorrect"

Where did this come from? I DONT HAVE A PASSWORD!?!