[intruderA]

Yes im trying to resolve a systems configuration error code purple. computer is a compaq desktop windows xp 3 thats quite old .no new hardware has been installed but on startup i get that message.read a lot of post on this but cant resolve this.lost my copy of the OS.when i run safemode recovery no luck there ,then i did a destrutive recovery,that i dont think i should have done.would that complicate things with out haveing the orignal os cd. i would appreciat any updated input or ideas on the systems configuration error code purple

[Elvandil]

When exactly do you get the message? Is it before Windows starts to boot? How does the message appear? Is it white lettering on a black background?

Does the machine boot? If so, how (What do you have to do after you see the message to get it to boot)?

[intruderA]

Originally Posted by Elvandil

When exactly do you get the message? Is it before Windows starts to boot? How does the message appear? Is it white lettering on a black background?

Does the machine boot? If so, how (What do you have to do after you see the message to get it to boot)?

When l power on I get the windows logo on screen. under the windows logo it says please waite .then a white box appears across the windows logo. it states in blue letters systems configuration error .your computer has a configuration error and to call customer support hold power button to turn off your computer report systems configurations error code purple.