[noodlesa]

STOP 0x00000051 REGISTRY ERROR

every single time i boot my computer up i get a blue screen and this message, this also happens when i try safe mood and last working point but ended with the same results.

i was thinking of backing up my data and recover the computer but i can't even reach the logon screen. please help

[Triple6]

You can pull out the hard drive, install it as a secondary drive in another computer, and copy off any data you need.

Also see this for tips for resolving the error: http://windowsitpro.com/article/arti...dows-2000.html
It's for Windows 2000 but it would apply to Windows XP as well.

[noodlesa]

can i partition my drive and put my data on lets say E: and reformat C: drive?

also my computer is a dell laptop inspiron laptop 6400, is there a particular place the hard drive is located at underneath

[Triple6]

If you have a utility to repartition the drive then yes you can do that.