Is my computer dead?

[Cyclonepride]

I was moving stuff around yesterday, and accidently unplugged the computer when it was on. Now when I turn it on, it won't start up, even in safe mode, and always ends up at a blue screen with the following:

C0000218 registry file error \system32\config corrupt, absent or not writable. (something like that, I can't read my own writing now)

I found a way into the diagonostic software (the screen seems to be enlarged so I can't see everything on the start up page), and it appears that everything on the OS boot is suffering from system memory failure, on the system board at DIMM_1 and DIMM_2. Hopefully all that makes sense to someone, as it doesn't to me.

So is it dead? Thanks for any advice

[CycloneErik]

My first instinct is to say "yes," but I'll wait for somebody more authoritative.

[Cyclonepride]

My first instinct is to say "yes," but I'll wait for somebody more authoritative.

Me too

[Cyclonepride]

It appears from the diagnostics that system memory- MATS and system memory March A are failed every test across the board.

[brianhos]

Can you pull the offending dimms out and see if it will boot without them? or is it all of them?

[Cyclonepride]

Can you pull the offending dimms out and see if it will boot without them? or is it all of them?

Seems like 95% of the problem is with DIMM_1, and the other 5% with DIMM_2. Everything else appears to be passing. I'm assuming these are on the main board, and are easy to pull?

[gogagig]

Let me guess- a Dell?!

[ISUAgronomist]

Seems like 95% of the problem is with DIMM_1, and the other 5% with DIMM_2. Everything else appears to be passing. I'm assuming these are on the main board, and are easy to pull?

Yes they are easy to pull. Usually a tab on each side to push down on to release them from the board then just slip it out.

[Cyclonepride]

I think those are the only two memory boards, as nothing happens when they're out except a bunch of beeping. So is this as simple as replacing both boards, or am I better off replacing the whole thing?

[HOTDON]

Maybe swap the sticks and see if the percentages flip. Might help decide if its the memory or the board. Good luck.

[kilgore_trout]

I'd be surprised if just unplugging your computer would damage any hardware. To me, it sounds like a problem with your registry. Reinstall Windows.

[aweb84]

You could try these steps to recover the registry files as it appears they may be corrupted.

How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting

[dmclone]

This is a software problem not hardware.

[Cyclonepride]

I appreciate the advice......what if I don't have a Windows start up disk?

[CycloneYoda]

I appreciate the advice......what if I don't have a Windows start up disk?

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