BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error

amazingbrains · 17-02-2007, 04:43 PM

I shutdown my comp properly.didnt install any new software r hardware.but wen i restarted the next time i got this blue screen.It appeared whichever way i tried to boot(like safe mode n last known config...)The BSOD reads as follows

Step:c0000218{registry hive failure}
The registry cannot load the hive(file):
\systemroot\system32\config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate.
Its corrupt,absent or not writable.
Beggining dump of physical memory .
Physical memory dump complete.Contact ur system admin or tech support for further assistance.

I have 2 mem cards instaled.Oftem only one mem card is detected.i tried fixin it tightly but without any physical disturbance esp after a long operating gap it fails to boot giving a long beep.after restarting several times it boots showing only one memcard(ie:in dxdiag later).IS THIS IN ANYWAY RELATED TO MY BSOD?Plz help...Any advices to prevent it in future?Thanks!

**Strider** · 17-02-2007, 05:29 PM

As a first step just remove the faulty memory module and try to boot. If this fails we can deal with the corrupted registry.

amazingbrains · 17-02-2007, 05:39 PM

It stil isnt booting! I removed the faulty mem module.

**bakuryu** · 17-02-2007, 06:37 PM

For the corrupted registry part u can follow this :
How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting

One strange solution i found to the corrupted registry problem is boot in Windows XP recovery console, then just do nothing and then reboot normally and most often the registry hives are found by Windows

amazingbrains · 18-02-2007, 01:06 PM

oh thanks for that simple shortcut! wil try it.

**X-Caliber** · 18-02-2007, 06:09 PM

I dont expect any solution rather than formatting and installing again...

Quote:

boot in Windows XP recovery console, then just do nothing and then reboot normally and most often the registry hives are found by Windows

Well thats really strange...but im surprised its a solution...though hard to believe it...Infact 90 % doubt it

**bakuryu** · 18-02-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Well thats really strange...but im surprised its a solution...though hard to believe it...Infact 90 % doubt it

I tried that 3 times and every time that worked. I guess the hives were really not corrupt, just that when I start the Recovery Console, perhaps some needed files are copied to the windows installation directory or something like that. Even i don't think it's a solution, but works most of the times

amazingbrains · 21-02-2007, 04:00 PM

ya! what bakuryu said is 100% true.i tried it n it worked!that too twice!Thanks a lot! i didnt do anythin to make the reg corrupt.so i had a hope!

amazingbrains · 24-02-2007, 04:00 PM

Thanks one all for helping me out in this!

17-02-2007, 04:43 PM	#1
amazingbrains Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: May 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 290 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error I shutdown my comp properly.didnt install any new software r hardware.but wen i restarted the next time i got this blue screen.It appeared whichever way i tried to boot(like safe mode n last known config...)The BSOD reads as follows Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} The registry cannot load the hive(file): \systemroot\system32\config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate. Its corrupt,absent or not writable. Beggining dump of physical memory . Physical memory dump complete.Contact ur system admin or tech support for further assistance. I have 2 mem cards instaled.Oftem only one mem card is detected.i tried fixin it tightly but without any physical disturbance esp after a long operating gap it fails to boot giving a long beep.after restarting several times it boots showing only one memcard(ie:in dxdiag later).IS THIS IN ANYWAY RELATED TO MY BSOD?Plz help...Any advices to prevent it in future?Thanks!

17-02-2007, 05:29 PM	#2
Strider Founder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Last City Zion! Posts: 3,212 Thanks: 255 Thanked 308 Times in 262 Posts Rep Power: 59 OS:	Re: BSOD As a first step just remove the faulty memory module and try to boot. If this fails we can deal with the corrupted registry. __________________ Want to ask a question? Try This! A guide on how to post a question, reply to a post etc.

17-02-2007, 05:39 PM	#3
amazingbrains Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: May 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 290 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error It stil isnt booting! I removed the faulty mem module.

17-02-2007, 06:37 PM	#4
bakuryu ƒ(ψ)=Θº×φ Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Age: 23 Posts: 6,592 Thanks: 18 Thanked 637 Times in 597 Posts Rep Power: 86 OS:	Re: BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error For the corrupted registry part u can follow this : How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting One strange solution i found to the corrupted registry problem is boot in Windows XP recovery console, then just do nothing and then reboot normally and most often the registry hives are found by Windows __________________ Please don't click here

18-02-2007, 01:06 PM	#5
amazingbrains Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: May 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 290 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error oh thanks for that simple shortcut! wil try it.

21-02-2007, 04:00 PM	#8
amazingbrains Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: May 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 290 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error ya! what bakuryu said is 100% true.i tried it n it worked!that too twice!Thanks a lot! i didnt do anythin to make the reg corrupt.so i had a hope!

24-02-2007, 04:00 PM	#9
amazingbrains Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: May 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 290 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: BSOD - Step:c0000218{registry hive failure} Error Thanks one all for helping me out in this!

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