JSI Tip 2098. More on BSOD 0x00000074 - bad_system_config_info.

Jerold Schulman

February 29, 2000

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In tip 2033, we first discussed this BSOD.

Another possible reason is that the System account does NOT have Full Control of the %SystemRoot%System32Config folder.

To resolve the problem, you need an alternate install of WinNT, preferably on a different drive, partition, or folder.

Boot the alternate install and grant the System account Full Control of the original installations hive(s).

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