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trying to start up windows 2000 pro. when it goes to start up a pop up comes up and it says shutdown authorized by NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM...

and something else about windows/system32/services.exe and status code 128

if u could help it would be much appreciated...and if u need more info just let me know and ill do what i can.

thanks Garrett

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The combination of an immediate shutdown "authorized by NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" with a services.exe exit/status code, followed by the keyboard failing, usually points at a core-services failure, corrupted system files, disk problems, or malware — not necessarily a physical hardware swap. ’s comment about Windows reacting to a perceived hardware change is relevant, but the same symptom set can come from damaged system files or a failing drive. reported no hardware changes, so focus should be on repair and data rescue first.

Quick non-destructive checks (do these before replacing files):

  • At boot press F8 and attempt "Last Known Good Configuration".
  • If available, boot "Safe Mode" or "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" and inspect Event Viewer (System/Application) for the failing service entries.
  • Remove all non-essential peripherals and try another keyboard (PS/2 vs USB). Confirm whether the keyboard works in BIOS/POST — if it does, the problem is likely software.

If Safe Mode fails, use the Windows 2000 Recovery Console (Windows CD) to check disk and restore core files. Typical commands:

chkdsk /r
ren C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe services.bak
expand D:\i386\services.ex_ C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe

Adjust paths for C:\WINDOWS and the CD drive letter. Backup any files before overwriting. If Safe Mode boots, run sfc /scannow to repair protected files.

Further steps: perform an offline malware scan (bootable rescue CD or attach the drive to a clean machine), run a memory test (memtest86+), and run HDD diagnostics from the drive maker. If data is critical, copy files off first (boot CD or attach drive to another PC) before attempting repairs.

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It looks like windows sees a hardware change and locked down.

Did this computer ever work as it is right now?

No hardware changes at all since it worked...
Not an OS image from another machine...

FYI,
I find your nick offensive...

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no it has never worked like this now and no hardware change or anything like that.

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and now my keyboard just randomly stopped working...i dont know i think my computer is dying a slow death.... :cry:

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