My computer will begin to startup normally, and then I get a blue screen error message that says
"STOP: c0000Z1B {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file)...\SystemRoot\system32\Config\DEFAULT or its log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.
Beginning dump of physical memory.
Physical memory dump complete."
And then the computer reboots.
Also, even when the computer is connected through the AC charger, it still shuts off randomly.
Is it fixable? I don't really want to buy a new laptop.
Thanks! I actually did call HP and they said to just try and re-install windows. That seemed to do the trick. I figured that it had something to do with my hard drive.Thanks! I actually did call HP and they said to just try and re-install windows. That seemed to do the trick. I figured that it had something to do with my hard drive.
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Be cautious, most manufacturers set Windows to power down the hard drive on laptops to increase battery life. It saves battery life but all the turning off and on puts stress on the motors and other moving parts. I have a pretty good side business replacing laptop hard drives after 1.5 to 2 years of use. Something caused Windows to fail, could be a virus, a bad software driver or program or a hard drive beginning to show the symptoms of mechanical wear.
I strongly suggest you keep regular backups of any data or pictures you value and check Windows and make sure the hard drive isn?t turning off too soon. In Windows XP go to Start, Settings, Control Panel and double left click on the Power Options icon. In the Power Schemes tab make sure the Turn of hard disks setting is set to at least one hour.
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Your hard drive crashed. You need to buy a new hard drive and restore your computer using the restore disks.
You can buy a hard drive here:
http://www.interproshop.com/commerce/catalog/product.jsp?product_id=13055&czuid=1167865660865
They also sell larger hard drives.
If you dont have a restore disk, you'll need to contact HP and they'll send you one.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=423721&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&submit.y=9&submit.x=8&lang=en&cc=us
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BSOD or so called, Blue of screen death occurs due to variety of reasons and once it do, you might have to force restart it to use your PC again. Old drivers, outdated windows, faulty hardware, degrading hard drive etc. are one of the top most reasons that causes bsod errors.
If you're not a pros or just a basic PC users, I'd recommend you to take your PC to any nearest computer repair shop and get it resolved there.
I'd glad to address if you've any further queries.
Hi, Prepare to Diagnose the Computer Perform the following actions to prepare the computer for troubleshooting a startup problem.
1. Remove the battery and AC adapter from the notebook. 2.Remove any optical disks (CD or DVD), and disconnect any external devices or peripherals such as USB devices, printers, docking stations etc. 3.Plug the AC adapter directly into a functioning wall socket. 4.Press the Power button to turn on the computer.
NOTE:After the battery, optical media and peripherals are removed, the Notebook PC may startup normally. If this occurs see Windows starts after the battery, optical media and peripherals are removed .
Symptoms and Resolutions When the notebook stops responding or displays an error message, let me know what symptom that most closely resembles what is seen on the Notebook PC screen.
* Screen is blank with no cursor or text *An error message is displayed on a black background *An error message is displayed on a blue background *PC stops responding on a red Compaq or blue HP logo screen *PC Stops responding on the Windows logo screen * The Microsoft Windows 'Advanced Options Menu' is displayed * PC stops responding with a blinking cursor is displayed in the upper left corner of a black screen. *Password is requested but password is forgotten or lost. *Microsoft Windows starts, but a 'serious error' message is displayed that prompts you to send an error report to Microsoft for evaluation. * Microsoft Windows starts , but the PC stops responding or restarts automatically *Display is very dim during and after startup *Microsoft Windows starts, but runs abnormally slow
Most likely problem is a physical problem with the hard drive, but could be plenty of other things. Best bet is to back up your information (if possible) and do a fresh windows install, if you continue to get the message after a clean windows install, your hard drive is not stable, and has a problem.
Thanks! I actually did call HP and they said to just try and re-install windows. That seemed to do the trick. I figured that it had something to do with my hard drive.
P-IV 2,4 GHz, 845 GV Gigabyte Motherboard, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD
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