Vista - Windows failed to start.

Hi Guys,

This is the first time I am using the forum.
Could you help me?

My computer was working properly,then I had a power problem, my computer turned off and turned on again.Now my windows doesn't open. When I try to open I receive this message:
Windows failed to start.
File:\windows\system32\config\system
Status:0xc000014c
Info:Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupted.
Please help me to fix it without losing my files.I have a restore cd, but I dont want to use it, because I can't lose my files.The cd doesnt has the choice to repair windows.Just restore it.
I am using Windows vista premium and my computer is Aspire E380 (Acer)
It has C: and D: partition, but I dont know if it is 32 or 64
I already use all steps in F8 screen, safe mode....last configuration...anything didn't work.
Please help me!!
Thanks

Dungol,

Welcome to the Vista Forums

This is a tough situation, even for a seasoned Vista user.

See if you can borrow a Vista DVD from a friend or family member. The system repair would seem to be the logical choice here.

Let us know how you're doing with this.

Best of luck.

I have the dvd restore, but I dodn't want to lose my files in the C: partition.The dvd has just the restore option, doesn't come with repair choice.
Thanks

The full Vista DVD has a repair option. See if you can locate one.

Hey everyone, I am having the exact same problem. The "Repair" option usually fixes things, but i would like to know what is causing the registry file to corrupt or go missing. Being able to solve that particular problem would help tremendously as this error happens about every other time i shut down my computer.

Hand built system:
Quad core
SATA 1Tb main drive (partitioned)
IDE 250Gb secondary drive
Vista x64
4gb RAM

Thank you all in advance!
~MK