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Resolved lsass.exe error

Discussion in 'Windows Server System' started by jrtchunter, 2008/02/17.

  1. 2008/02/17
    jrtchunter

    jrtchunter Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Having a problem with a PC that was bringing up an error regarding an lsass.exe file. Unfortunately, didn't read it properly and deleted all reference to lsass in the registry. Not a good move as the PC no longer boots properly, it gets to the user login screen, after about 30-40 minutes, but doesn't offer a user id to log in with. Have made a boot disk on another PC but that doesn't work on this PC and only boots to DOS. Are you able to assist?
     
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  2. 2008/02/17
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    lsass.exe is a legit, and important Windows file (unless it's NOT located in System32 folder).
    Did you try to boot to Safe Mode? If it goes there, use System Restore.
     
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  4. 2008/02/18
    eannatone

    eannatone Inactive

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    Try a repair install with your Windows CD. It will re-install windows without hurting your data.
     
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  5. 2008/02/22
    jrtchunter

    jrtchunter Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks broni and eannatone. Tried safe mode but would not boot in. Going to reformat HDD and upgrade to Vista.
     
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