Repair install "cannot create folder"

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Hi Jess

Have you had a look at the following article by Michael Stevens regarding a
'Repair' install of XP:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Will Denny
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"Jess Jackson" <jessjackson@cox.net> wrote in message
news:qOfMe.12091$Co1.3195@lakeread01...
> Hi:
>
> I am helping my son resolve a BSOD boot problem with Windows XP Home. He
> cannot boot in any way (not safe mode or last good configuration, etc.).
> He gets a BSOD within a couple of seconds of the XP start up splash
> screen.
>
> I suggest a "repair install." He has a Dell PC with a full XP Home Disc.
> But as soon as the "repair install" starts, he gets the following
> message...
>
> "Setup cannot create the folder \windows\system32\wbem\xml"
>
> I had him boot a "Recovery Console" and browse to the
> \windows\system32\wbem directory. He does not see an "xml" subdirectory.
> That is odd as I checked three XP installations I have access to and all
> have that directory. I guess it is possible that the "xml" directory is
> there but is possibly hidden or read only?
>
> We really want to avoid a full re-install as he has user files he wants to
> recover before hand (I gave him the "backup your data" lecture --
> grin). I am sending him Knoppix 3.8.1 which should let him copy all his
> user data to his USB thumb drive.
>
> But, any help on getting this "repair install" to work would be
> appreciated.
>
> Does this appear to be a possible virus issue? He says he has keep his
> definitions up to date.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.
>
> Jess

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Hi Will:

A great article and very helpful generally but we get stuck at the
"Setup cannot create the folder..." point in the repair install.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,
Jess

Will Denny wrote:
> Hi Jess
>
> Have you had a look at the following article by Michael Stevens regarding a
> 'Repair' install of XP:
>
> "How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>

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Will, thanks for referring my web page and giving a good follow-up.
Unfornatualy the OP didn't get back to you with the stop code info. I really
appreciate the references to my web site, and hope to be back on the
newsgroups after my eye surgery.
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"Will Denny" wrote:

> Hi Jess
>
> Has the XP CD been used before for either a 'Clean' install or 'Repair'
> install of XP? Is it possible for you to post the Stop Code from the BSOD?
> With that, a narrowing down of the intial problem may be possible.
>
> --
>
> Will Denny
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
>
> "Jess Jackson" <jessjackson@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:hvnMe.12105$Co1.4425@lakeread01...
> > Hi Will:
> >
> > A great article and very helpful generally but we get stuck at the
> > "Setup cannot create the folder..." point in the repair install.
> >
> > Any other ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jess
> >
> > Will Denny wrote:
> >> Hi Jess
> >>
> >> Have you had a look at the following article by Michael Stevens regarding
> >> a
> >> 'Repair' install of XP:
> >>
> >> "How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
> >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> >>
>
>
>