i just got a copy of windows seven, i was testing my installation when i got this error.

STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}
the registry cannot load the hive (file)
SystemRootSystem32ConfigSOFTWARE
or its log or alternate.

Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete
Contact your sytem administrator or technical support group for further assistance

has anyone yet gotten this error before and what did you do to fix it or what does your error say so i can compare to mine