What to do about Missing or Corrupt System32 File

Does this error look familiar?

Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE

Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate

System error: Lsass.exe
When trying to update a password the return status indicates that the value provided as the current password is not correct.

Check out Microsofts site for:How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting.

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How to Defer Sending of Outlook Email

How to Defer Sending of Outlook Email
Have you ever clicked the Send button in Outlook and then thought, "Oh, no!
Well, if you use Outlook as your mail client, you can defer your email from sending. Here's how:

1. In Outlook, click the Tools menu and select Rules and Alerts.
2. Click the New Rule ... button.
3. In the Rules Wizard dialog box, click Start From a Blank Rule.
4. Under Step 1, select Check Messages After Sending.
5. Click Next.
6. Don't select any conditions so the rule will apply to all messages, and click Next again.
7. Click Yes when asked if you want the rule to apply to all messages.
8. Under "Step 1: What do you want to do with the message?", select Defer Delivery by a Number of Minutes.
9. Under "Step 2: Edit the Rule Description," click "a number of" and set the Deferred Delivery setting to 1 minute. Click OK.
10. Click Finish.

Now when you hit Send, the message will remain in your Inbox for a minute, giving you a chance to recall it or change it.


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SP5 for Windows 2000

Well I'll be darned...Microsoft cancelled the release of SP5 for Windows 2000, but if you still have some systems running the older OS, don't despair. This major geek has collected over 400 hotfixes and combined them into an "unofficial service pack 5" that you can download here:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Unofficial SP5 SR1

Microsoft Windows 2000 Unofficial SP5 combines 403 hotfixes into a single hotfix - fully automated. It's not just a matter of determining file versions, there's much more to it. The interface is very easy to use since it's identical to a normal Windows update setup.

*As always, download and install ALL software and patches at YOUR own risk and don't shoot one of the dogs because one of them has fleas. Just a pre-note for you.

I have not needed to use but thought it might be something that someone out there needs.

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WinSock Fix Utility

If your having trouble connecting to the Internet try running the WinSockFix utility to repair your connection:

Winsock Fix Utility

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MS Office 2003 Service Pack 1 & 2

Office 2003 Service Pack 1

Office 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

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