What files does Windows Server 2003 R2 Ent need to boot successfully?

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Help - I have a server which keeps rebooting. It brings up the Windows Server 2003 loading screen then reboots, continually.

This happens whether I use normal mode, safe mode or last known good.

I turned off auto-rebooting and got a BSOD with the message "Stop: 0x0000007b (oxf789ea94, 0xc000000e, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)"

I can boot from a Windows Server 2008 disc I have (but for some reason it won't boot from my Windows Server 2003 disc?) and go into the recovery console. I ran CHKDSK /F C: and this showed a number of problems which were allegedly corrected.

I'm leaning towards some system files being corrupted. I can mount the Server 2003 R2 CD as a folder (the server is some distance away; I'm using the HP ILO console) so I can expand and restore files from the CD.

So, what files should I restore?? Or, does anyone have any other suggestions for gathering more information on the root problem?

Thank you so much!

Is this an interrupted installation? – Paul Oct 02 '10 at 04:35 — Paul, Oct 02 '10 at 04:35
No, it is a production terminal server that has failed. – David M Williams Oct 02 '10 at 05:09 — David M Williams, Oct 02 '10 at 05:09

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 02 '10 at 05:18

Copying files from C:\Windows\Repair to C:\Windows\System32\Config seems to have got it going again! In some state, at least ... at least it is booting and usable now.

I backed up the files I copied over so I might try putting some back and seeing if I can find the most optimal set, then it may be prudent to reinstall service pack 2.

At least I've now been able to install the recovery console.

What files does Windows Server 2003 R2 Ent need to boot successfully?

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