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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