Windows xp pro load error.

"An I/O operation initiated by the Registry failed unrecoverably. The
Registry could not read in,or write out, or flush, one of the files that
contain system's image of the Registry"

I get this when I try to boot the comp after its been turned off for serveral hours. I then go into safe mode and use a program called "RegScrubXP" after I run regscrub the comp will boot normally.


Any suggestions on how to fix this?

That sounds like a virus or malware.

the comp is only a few days old.

If its only a few days old, reformat, and do a completely fresh install. I'd also suggest that you use the hard drive diagnostic before you do.

I have already done both of those, and the hard drive is brand new also.

What's the rest of the error message? Does it say either "Isass.exe - System Error (more info)", or "Windows Cannot Load the Locally Stored Profile"?

No, it just says what I posted.

What about when you click the "More info" button? Open Event Viewer (in order to access the error logs, and check for any critical errors)...Start | Run | Type eventvwr.msc and click OK | Highlight "Application" and "System" independently in the LH pane | Right click any error message related to the error you're receiving (critical errors are in Red), and select "Properties" | Copy and paste (use the "Copy to Clipboard" button under the arrow butons in the Event Properties" window) a couple of the latest critical error messages exactly as they appear under the "Description" field, and post them in this thread.

Well I saw some red x's but no next was in red, is that what you are refering to?