SOLVED: Windows XP Error, The system has attempted to load or restore a file
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:49 pm
Windows XP Error:
The system has attempted to load or restore a file into the registry, but the specified file is not in a registry file format
Error box appears after logon...
Verified Solution 1-3-2013:
Log into affected user profile (account), navigate to c:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows
Rename UsrClass.dat to UsrClass.old
Rename UsrClass.dat.log to UsrClass.dat.log.old
Restart computer
Machine had failing hard drive which originally caused corruption..
The system has attempted to load or restore a file into the registry, but the specified file is not in a registry file format
Error box appears after logon...
Verified Solution 1-3-2013:
Log into affected user profile (account), navigate to c:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows
Rename UsrClass.dat to UsrClass.old
Rename UsrClass.dat.log to UsrClass.dat.log.old
Restart computer
Machine had failing hard drive which originally caused corruption..