Before jumping into a solution it is best to know what you are dealing with and why it is happening to you. Lets catch a glimpse of what system32/config booting error is all about, yes?
What Does System32/config mean?
System32/config is the location of the Windows registry. The actual location is in the Windows folder on your hard drive. In here are 5 main files (there may be more), and they are called:
* SAM – This refers to the Security information.
* SECURITY – This also refers to security information.
* SOFTWARE – Refers to information in the registry about software.
* SYSTEM – System-Wide preferences.
* DEFAULT – Basic info.
Why Does This Error Usually Occur?
The most collective reason for a system32/config booting error is because of the SYSTEM or SOFTWARE files becoming missing or Damaged. Sometimes this error comes up as:
* System32/config/system
* System32/config/software
Now, what happens to these files to cause the system32/config booting error?
Well, the file either becomes deleted or ruined in such a way that Windows can no longer depend on it to properly run the system. Windows is dependent on the full registry in order to load settings and information about your PC in order to work properly. The system registry is stored in the actual “files” listed above, and those files are stored on your hard disk. Hard disks are prone to breaking and errors and if the part of the drive that is storing the System32/config then the computer will not be able to read that file when Windows tries to load it. Also if the file is strongly damaged due to user slip-up, viruses, faulty registry software, user editing, etc then the file can become unusable. Knowing trustworthy registry software is very critical, as well as having current and trustworthy anti-virus software.
The fix will be listed in a moment, but it is always a good idea to know about the PC and how to prohibit the system32/config booting error from ever appearing. Keeping a healthy Windows registry is not only crucial to keeping your computer from crashing, it also allows the computer to run faster and more smoothly. The registry can be thought of as the engine in a car, when it is tuned and optimized it keeps the engine from breaking down and from running badly. The engine will run faster and smoother when optimized. Same goes for the registry. You can eliminate the concern for another system32/config booting error by keeping your registry optimized and cleaned the same as you would optimize your car’s engine. Using a quality registry cleaner/optimizer can help you completely repair errors and damaged files, as well as allow your computer to run faster.
How do you repair the system32/config booting error?
Well, microsoft has a fix ready for it at support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545. However fixing the problem is only half the battle, you are still at risk of the problem returning! Follow their step by step instructions on repairing the dilemma. This can be also repaired by re-installing windows (of course) and by taking the hard drive out and performing the same steps listed in the MS article. However now that it can be fixed, how can you make sure it never comes back again? The solution is to eliminate all odds of the system32/config booting error from happening in the first place!
Doing this requires mandatory powerful registry maintenance. Luckily various modern registry tools can safely fix errors while requiring no technical experience from you!
TopTechGuide can provide some insight and reviews on the safest, best, and other notes/info on various System32/config booting error messages.
By: M. DeBord
Article source: http://www.goarticles.com/
About the Author
Matthew DeBord has been working in the real-life PC repair for over 10 years. He has owned and operated 2 PC repair stores and has worked for numerous big-box PC repair service centers. With a decade of experience, he hopes to share his knowledge of PC repair and tech solutions to all who will listen. Currently he runs TopTechGuide and other websites, blogs, and forums regarding PC repair and the IT industry.