Stop: c000021a {Fatal System Error}

Compgeke November 4, 2010 at 20:34:53

computing.net search or Microsoft support article Pentium 4s - The processors for the rest of us.

Ed in Texas November 4, 2010 at 23:42:59

vincent1959, if you still need 'em after that, find a list of stop codes and recommended cures @: http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm Yours there? HTH. Ed in Texas.

HI there, It would seem from my research that this error happens when a program isn't able to execute properly whilst in the Windows kernel. I copied a lot of likely suspects from one working Windows XP to a memory stick. Then I put the stick into the stricken XP computer and a Windows XP CD into the drive. I then booted from the CD and ran the Recovery Mode. From Recovery mode, I actually saw that winlogon.exe was actually missing. That wasn't a very nice virus. I replaced that from the USB and got the logon back. But no toolbar. I started the same process again and replaced the missing explorer.exe. Now the computer is back up and running. I'm in the process of running an AV scan. Video drivers look screwed. But that'll be easy to fix compared with where I was. Hope this helps some of you. Rob --------------------------------- helpcomputing For all your computer needs, from computer repairs and servicing to setting up backups and more. For residential & business services, visit www.helpcomputing.net Join us on Facebook - click facebook.com/helpcomputing.net ---------------------------------