WinXP system error

[susanf]

Hi everyone,

When I tried to restart after the last Windows update (
security-related patches), my system has failed. My
Windows XP system has failed - the error message is:
Parser Message: Value Creation Failed At Line 422. This
message appears eight times when I try to start by
manually switching on the computer. I cannot log on, log
off, enter a password, turn off the computer in Windows,
hibernate, or access any power options. There is also a
message that a "serious system error" has occurred. (This
computer is protected by a technical surge protector which
tests as good.)

I tried to force a restart at LAST KNOWN GOOD
Configuration - this did not change anything.

Does anyone have the instructions to correct the inputs to
Line 422 in the registry or system files? I can force a
statup with no logon to access my files. Maybe I can just
replace a current O/S file. Thanks for any help.

 

[Rich Barry]

Check here http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/n1057360764

 

[susanf]

Thanks Rich, it was helpful to see someone else with the
exact same malfunction in the same week. And now there's
a THIRD in this newsgroup this week - also after
installing XP updates. None of the suggestions solve the
problem, nor does any System Restore. This is an active
writing error.

Microsoft MUST know what and where Line 422 is. This is
not an annoyance - it is a major system error preventing
normal logon, logoff, power-on and -off, and all Power
Management. How can we get Microsoft to address this as a
current product issue?