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When I boot XP Pro, I get the msg "The file or directory \System
Volume Information is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk
utility"

I have run Chkdsk /f /x numerous times, but the problem remains.
Does anyone know how I can fix this WITHOUT having to backup, reformat
and restore the drive.

TIA

"Lowly Engineer" <> wrote in message
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> When I boot XP Pro, I get the msg "The file or directory \System
> Volume Information is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk
> utility"
>
> I have run Chkdsk /f /x numerous times, but the problem remains.
> Does anyone know how I can fix this WITHOUT having to backup, reformat
> and restore the drive.
>
> TIA

Sounds like a corrupted Registry.

Try this advice:

http://www.pchell.com/support/recove...registry.shtml

Best
Paul

Turn off system restore.

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"Lowly Engineer" <> wrote in message
news:...
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> When I boot XP Pro, I get the msg "The file or directory \System
> Volume Information is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk
> utility"
>
> I have run Chkdsk /f /x numerous times, but the problem remains.
> Does anyone know how I can fix this WITHOUT having to backup, reformat
> and restore the drive.
>
> TIA

That did it ! Thanks !



On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:46:26 -0700, "pcbutts1"
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>Turn off system restore.

You're Welcome! now turn it back on. If the problem returns (which I doubt
it will) then a system restore re-install is needed.


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"Lowly Engineer" <> wrote in message
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> That did it ! Thanks !
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> On Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:46:26 -0700, "pcbutts1"
> <> wrote:
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>>Turn off system restore.
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