Crash! Blue Screen of Death

Vista suddenly would not boot yesterday. Getting BS of Death errors:
c000021a and c000012f at times. First it reported it was unable to find
ADVAPI32.DLL.

Upon doing diagnostics after hitting F8 during startup, it says error
code 2000-0146 with Hard Drive 1.

What the heck is going on, and how do I fix this?

Dell Inspiron 1525, manufactured 7/2008. Of course, warranty ran
out...go figure.

Vista Home Premium.

Will *never* buy another Dell again. Nothing but problems with every
one of them.


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varadarcop

 

Hi varadarcop,

Do you see the screen where has an option of restoring your computer
before it try to boot into window? If you choose that option it will
restore you computer to original state as when you first purchased the
computer.

Another is try to boot it into safe mode and restore the computer to
the previous save points where the computer was working properly.

Third, first you may boot up the computer with the restore CD comes
with the computer. If not working, try with Vista OS DVD and repair
buy restore.

Finally, clean reinstall Vista.

Please don't be discouraged with computer problems; instead, learn how
to fix it. Computer is getting more complicated; therefore, all
regardless what brand including self-built has problem. Be patient and
things would work out. Best luck.

Hope this helps.

Bruce


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varadarcop wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Vista suddenly would not boot yesterday. Getting BS of Death errors:
> c000021a and c000012f at times. First it reported it was unable to find
> ADVAPI32.DLL.
>
> Upon doing diagnostics after hitting F8 during startup, it says error
> code 2000-0146 with Hard Drive 1.
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

That means your harddrive has failed


hope you had your data backed up
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> What the heck is going on, and how do I fix this?
>
> Dell Inspiron 1525, manufactured 7/2008. Of course, warranty ran
> out...go figure.
>
> Vista Home Premium.
>
> Will *never* buy another Dell again. Nothing but problems with every
> one of them.
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

0xC000021A: STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED
This occurs when Windows switches into kernel mode and a user-mode subsystem, such
as Winlogon or the Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS), is compromised. Security
can no longer be guaranteed. Because Win XP can’t run without Winlogon or CSRSS,
this is one of the few situations where the failure of a user-mode service can cause
the system to stop responding. This Stop message also can occur as a result of
malware infestation or when the computer is restarted after a system administrator
has modified permissions so that the SYSTEM account no longer has adequate
permissions to access system files and folders.
a.. GoBack Causes a Stop Error C000021a {KB 316503} Win XP
b.. Internet Explorer Maintenance Policies May Cause an Access Violation in
Winlogon {KB 318666} Win XP Pro

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"varadarcop" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
news:4e12598138e62675d6c7f710250946b8@nntp-gateway.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> Vista suddenly would not boot yesterday. Getting BS of Death errors:
> c000021a and c000012f at times. First it reported it was unable to find
> ADVAPI32.DLL.
>
> Upon doing diagnostics after hitting F8 during startup, it says error
> code 2000-0146 with Hard Drive 1.
>
> What the heck is going on, and how do I fix this?
>
> Dell Inspiron 1525, manufactured 7/2008. Of course, warranty ran
> out...go figure.
>
> Vista Home Premium.
>
> Will *never* buy another Dell again. Nothing but problems with every
> one of them.
>
>
> --
> varadarcop <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Sorry I forgot this

C000012F STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_NOT_MZ The specified image file did not have the
correct format, it did not have an initial MZ. C0000130


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"varadarcop" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
news:4e12598138e62675d6c7f710250946b8@nntp-gateway.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> Vista suddenly would not boot yesterday. Getting BS of Death errors:
> c000021a and c000012f at times. First it reported it was unable to find
> ADVAPI32.DLL.
>
> Upon doing diagnostics after hitting F8 during startup, it says error
> code 2000-0146 with Hard Drive 1.
>
> What the heck is going on, and how do I fix this?
>
> Dell Inspiron 1525, manufactured 7/2008. Of course, warranty ran
> out...go figure.
>
> Vista Home Premium.
>
> Will *never* buy another Dell again. Nothing but problems with every
> one of them.
>
>
> --
> varadarcop <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On 9/20/09, the entity bruce2 wrote this:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi varadarcop, <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Do you see the screen where has an option of restoring your computer
> before it try to boot into window? If you choose that option it will
> restore you computer to original state as when you first purchased the
> computer. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

That is not exactly the *first* choice, since it wipes out everything
that has been done on the computer from the day it was new.

It is a *last resort*.
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Another is try to boot it into safe mode and restore the computer to
> the previous save points where the computer was working properly.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Third, first you may boot up the computer with the restore CD comes
> with the computer. If not working, try with Vista OS DVD and repair
> buy restore.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Finally, clean reinstall Vista.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Please don't be discouraged with computer problems; instead, learn how
> to fix it. Computer is getting more complicated; therefore, all
> regardless what brand including self-built has problem. Be patient and
> things would work out. Best luck.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hope this helps.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Bruce<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

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Okay, good tips except....

I tried clicking on "Repair this Computer" only to get the BS of Death,
and nearly every time it gives me a different error code. Sometimes
it's c000021a, sometimes it's c000012f, sometimes it's kernel32.dll not
found.

I tried starting in Safe Mode. It will NOT start. Nope. Not at all.
It crashes, reboots and eventually gives me BSOD again.

I ran diagnostics, after hitting F8 menu... in the initial list, it
gives me the error code 2000-0142, then later the 2000-0146 codes in the
Hard Drive.

Note: I have not dropped this computer. It was working fine one day,
dead the next. And yes, This is the *third* Dell that I've had major
problems with. When I had a Gateway, not a single problem.

Oh, and I just tried tearing the house apart for the stupid Vista
rescue disc,....can't find it!!! GRRRR


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varadarcop

 

Hi Varadarcop,

I see your frustration, but you must find the Vista rescure disc or any
os disc, Vista or xp, to see if you'll be able to recover or reinstall
before declaring that the HDD is shot.

You may replace the HDD to see if it works. If not, it might have been
bad connections due to broken solder joints which you can hang it up and
look for another. Sorry to scare you.

Well, let's hope the problem is a simple one that someone may have some
better ideas.

Good luck.

Bruce


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On 9/21/09, the entity varadarcop wrote this:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Okay, good tips except....<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I tried clicking on "Repair this Computer" only to get the BS of Death,
> and nearly every time it gives me a different error code. Sometimes
> it's c000021a, sometimes it's c000012f, sometimes it's kernel32.dll not
> found.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I tried starting in Safe Mode. It will NOT start. Nope. Not at all.
> It crashes, reboots and eventually gives me BSOD again.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I ran diagnostics, after hitting F8 menu... in the initial list, it
> gives me the error code 2000-0142, then later the 2000-0146 codes in the
> Hard Drive.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

The above two paragraphs make me thing your hardware is failing -
mostly the randomness of it. RAM. motherboard, drive, something.

The nice thing is that I'm not an expert, so maybe I'm wrong...
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Note: I have not dropped this computer. It was working fine one day,
> dead the next. And yes, This is the *third* Dell that I've had major
> problems with. When I had a Gateway, not a single problem.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Oh, and I just tried tearing the house apart for the stupid Vista
> rescue disc,....can't find it!!! GRRRR<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

I have a habit of putting things like that in a place where I can't
possibly forget. Then I forget. It frustrates me enormously - I hope
you can track the disk down.

But in your situation, once I found the CDs or DVDs, I would get a new
hard drive and restore the system to that one, then try to save the
useful data off of your old drive...

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Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com

 

"varadarcop" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
news:4e12598138e62675d6c7f710250946b8@nntp-gateway.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> Vista suddenly would not boot yesterday. Getting BS of Death errors:
> c000021a and c000012f at times. First it reported it was unable to find
> ADVAPI32.DLL.
>
> Upon doing diagnostics after hitting F8 during startup, it says error
> code 2000-0146 with Hard Drive 1.
>
> What the heck is going on, and how do I fix this?
>
> Dell Inspiron 1525, manufactured 7/2008. Of course, warranty ran
> out...go figure.
>
> Vista Home Premium.
>
> Will *never* buy another Dell again. Nothing but problems with every
> one of them.
>
>
> --
> varadarcop<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


First option to try is to boot using Last Known Good Configuration from the
boot options in this type of situation.

It doesn't matter what brand you buy, it's a factor of OS, third party
software, hardware and user. It's amazing how well a computer will run
without a user mucking it up.

 

Tae Song;1141550 Wrote: <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
>
> It doesn't matter what brand you buy, it's a factor of OS, third party
> software, hardware and user. It's amazing how well a computer will run
> without a user mucking it up.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Hardware seem to me as the major problem since today technology of high
speed, hight voltage, and dense calculating require quality parts.
However manufacturers stuff an unit with junk parts and insufficient
cooling to achieve low cost. Of course, user is the next...


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> Tae Song;1141550 Wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>
>>
>> It doesn't matter what brand you buy, it's a factor of OS, third party
>> software, hardware and user. It's amazing how well a computer will run
>> without a user mucking it up.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Hardware seem to me as the major problem since today technology of high
> speed, hight voltage, and dense calculating require quality parts.
> However manufacturers stuff an unit with junk parts and insufficient
> cooling to achieve low cost. Of course, user is the next...
>
>
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You mean high wattage... CPUs like the 8088 used 5V and now they're below
1.3V.
Voltage have actually gone down, not up. And they've never been that high.

 

Tae Song;1141817 Wrote: <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "bruce2" <guest@newsgroup-email.com> wrote in message
> news:0d665cb1e189cc27418c599180cdd4fd@newsgroup-gateway.com...> > > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro--><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > >
> > > Tae Song;1141550 Wrote:> > > > >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> It doesn't matter what brand you buy, it's a factor of OS, third
> > > party
> > > >> software, hardware and user. It's amazing how well a computer will
> > > run
> > > >> without a user mucking it up.> > > > >
> > > Hardware seem to me as the major problem since today technology<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> > of high<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > speed, hight voltage, and dense calculating require quality<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> > parts.<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > However manufacturers stuff an unit with junk parts and<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> > insufficient<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > cooling to achieve low cost. Of course, user is the next...
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > bruce2
> > >
> > > If you find some one's post helpful, please click the scales to<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> > give<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> > > rep. > > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> You mean high wattage... CPUs like the 8088 used 5V and now they're
> below
> 1.3V.
> Voltage have actually gone down, not up. And they've never been that
> high.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Thanks for the correction.


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I am having my friend at work look at it Wednesday, he's a computer guru
and he thinks it is corrupted files in the boot system that is
preventing Windows from starting. Sometimes turning the computer off
during updates can screw up the files, though I'm sure I didnt do
that...but anything's possible.

I'll keep you updated, someone else's laptop was doing something
similiar not long ago and he fixed it...so crossing my fingers....


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