File: \Windows\system32\config\system: Status: 0xc000014c help for broke student

i am not even that lucky
i am having the same problem
i have a vaio laptop
my computer froze during an anti-virus run
when i restarted
i have
windows failed to start a recent hardware or software change might be the cause to fix the problem

1. insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer
2. choose your language and then click next
3. click repair your computer

if you do not have this disk contract your system admin or computer manufacturer for assistance

file \windows\system32\config\system
status 0xc000014c
info windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt

when i start i get these options
safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
last known good configeration
start windows normally

when i pushed f8 i got these options
safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt

enable boot logging
enable low-resolution video
last known good configuration
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart on system failure
disable driver signature enforcement

start windows normally
the only windows disk i have is an xp disk

when i try to use the xp cd it says setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer
make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected
i would like solutions that don't involve me getting new hardware or software
since i am pretty much broke

 

It sounds like you hard drive disappeared for one reason or another.

Get into the BIOS (I'd be able to find what key to press if you'd supply the letters and numbers behind the Vaio model) and see if a hard drive is showing up there.

 

i had to take it to a pro a few days ago they have been trying to fix it today

 

You have to change the native SATA mode in the BIOS
I believe it needs to be disabled but it might be the opposite, I don't remember.

That is why the Hard Drive is not showing up when using the XP CD.

 

the guys fixing had to reformat the hard drive and save my data $120