Recovering Windows XP files when encountered by Blue Screen of Death

You must have used various methods to safeguard your valuable data against miscellaneous scenarios that may result in data loss. However, our computer being a machine itself is bound to have some problem or the other in due course of time. Such scenarios may hamper its performance considerably or make the system or its partitions completely inaccessible.

Such corruption may happen due to various reasons such as virus infections, human errors, power surges, file system corruption, etc. you should take appropriate corrective measures to resolve the issue. However, if you are not able to address the issue then you should use a third-party Windows data recovery software to recover the inaccessible data.

Consider a scenario wherein when you are trying to start your Windows XP system. But, the system is unable to boot and is getting restarted repeatedly after displaying the blue startup screen.

Cause:

The most possible causes of this situation are:

A STOP error has caused the system to stop.

The Automatically restart option is selected under Startup and Recovery in the System properties.

The size of the Windows paging file is less than the amount of memory installed in the computer.

Resolution:

To resolve this error, you can perform the following methods:

Modify the registry settings for the Automatically restart option: For this, you would need to perform the following steps:

Reinstall Windows to a different partition.

Run Regedit.exe to open the Registry Editor.

Go the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key.

Click Load Hive on the Registry menu, and then open the System file in the original Windows installation location.

Change the value of the following registry key from 0 to 1. This should disable the Automatically restart option.

“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\CrashControl”

Modify the PagingFiles value of the original installation so that the dump file can be created by the STOP error message.

The aforementioned methods should be able to resolve the issue and you would be able to boot the system properly. However, if the problem is still not resolved then you should use a third-party Windows data recovery software to recover the Windows files. Such read-only tools are able to recover the trapped data from inaccessible drive using fast yet sophisticated scanning algorithms.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is a Windows data recovery software that enables you to recover Windows files from both FAT or NTFS file systems. It is competent enough to recover more than 185 different file types from various storage media such as hard disks, external HDDs, pen drives, iPods, etc. In addition, this Windows data recovery tool is able to recover deleted emails from MS Outlook and Outlook Express. It is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, and Server 2000.

Remove Monkey Virus Infection in Windows

Monkey virus is one of the common boot sector viruses that can render your Windows unbootable. The article discusses few technical aspects, prevention measures, and some ways to Recover Windows by removing Monkey virus.

The virus retains a peculiar characteristic and spreads only from floppy disks, which can further infect the MBR (Master Boot Record) of your hard drive. The virus uses the stealth technology to hide its presence. Since it encrypts the original data of your partition table, when you boot the Windows-based computer from a floppy disk, the system fails to recognize the hard drive (’Invalid drive specification’ error occurs).

However, when you boot from the infected hard drive, the partition table is decrypted and everything appears to be normal. This occurs because Monkey virus replaces the MBR code of hard drive by its own code and moves the MBR to the third sector of the hard drive.

Precaution:

If your Windows computer is infected from Monkey virus, never attempt to run commands like, /fixmbr or fdisk /mbr etc. Doing so can damage your partition table and MBR badly, instead of fixing it.

Do not use any disk editor that claims to restore the MBR back to its original position. This might get successful in removing the virus case, but Windows cannot boot after this.

When you use an anti-virus software to remove Monkey virus, make sure that it is able to decrypt the partition table. Ignoring this can result in complete data loss from hard drive.

How to Remove Monkey Virus?

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Windows 7 Recovery of Corrupted Hard Drive in Case of MBR Corruption

A Master Boot Record (MBR) is used to hold the primary partition table of the disk and also to boot the operating systems. It is the first program that is accessed when the system is started as the MBR contains the critical boot information such as how many partitions are there, which partition is the active partition, and so on. Due to its significance, corruption in the MBR can prove to be fatal for the hard disk.

The corruption can happen due to virus infections, human errors, abrupt system shutdown, etc. In such cases, you should use appropriate methods to resolve the issue. However, if you are not able to address the situation then you should use a third-party hard drive recovery software to resolve the issue.

Consider a scenario wherein you have a Windows 7 system. When you switch it on, it fails to start as its Master Boot Record (MBR) has been corrupted. You then try to run the Startup Repair tool to fix the MBR. However, the tool shows that there are no problems.

Cause:

The root cause for this problem is that there could be a flash drive inserted in the computer. Because of this, the computer hardware sometimes acknowledges it as the system partition. And the Startup Repair tool scans the flash drive in place of the original system partition on the hard disk. As there is no corrupted MBR on the flash drive, no problem is detected.

Resolution:

To resolve this issue, you should perform the following steps:

Eject the flash drive from the computer.

Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD in the disc drive.

Start the computer.

Press any key when there is a prompt to do so.

Select language, time, currency, keyboard, input method, etc.

Click Next.

Click the Repair your computer option.

Click the operating system that is to be repaired.

Click Next.

Click Command Prompt in the System Recovery Options dialog box.

Enter Bootrec.exe/fixmbr and press Enter. This command would fix the MBR issue.

However, if you still are not able to resolve the issue then you should use a third-party hard drive recovery software to recover the trapped data in the system. Such read-only tools are able to recover hard drive by employing fast yet sophisticated scanning algorithms without overwriting the original data.

Stellar Phoenix windows data recovery is a hard drive recovery software that enables you to recover the data from corrupted hard drives based on either FAT or NTFS file systems. It is also capable of recovering data from other storage media such as pen drives, iPods, external hard drives, etc. In addition, this Windows hard drive recovery tool is able to recover deleted emails from Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook. It is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, and 2000.

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Tips to resolve ntkrnlpa.exe Error in Windows Vista

Based on Windows NT operating systems, Windows Vista is a line of operating systems used in personal computers, laptops, business desktops, etc. Containing various new features, this version of Windows is equipped with updated graphical user interface.

At times, Windows Vista encounters certain problems due to which it gets corrupt. Corruption in Windows Vista leads to an error message, which further results in loss or inaccessibility of data stored in the system. In such cases, you need to use an effective Windows Data Recovery Software for complete recovery and restoration of your data.

Consider a situation - you are performing normal operations on your Windows Vista based computer and you get the below error message:

"file: \windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe

status: 0xc00000e9

Info: Windows failed to load because the kernel is missing or corrupt."

This error is generally caused by improper system shutdown. The above error occurs specifically in PAE enabled systems, in which re-installation of Windows Vista is required to resolve the issue if the files is corrupt.

• The kernel image file, ntkrnlpa.exe is located in system 32 folder for all Windows systems, which supports PAE (Physical Address Extension). This process is the root program of Windows Kernel, which provides various essential components and system services to the system, without which the system cannot boot.

• PAE (Physical Address Extension) is the memory extension feature of 32 and 64-bit processor systems. It is the PAE, due to which the system makes use of its physical memory and the system performance increases.

So, the system fails to boot when the kernel file is corrupt or missing.

Resolution:

To resolve these issues, consider the measures below:

• Carry out the Repair Install of Windows Vista by installating CD/DVD, to replace the missing or corrupt ntkrnlpa.exe file.

• Perform a clean re-install of the operating system.

When you perform a full re-install of the operating system, all the previously stored data gets deleted. In such situations, you can restore your data from a valid and updated backup. But, if the backup is not available, you can still recover your data by using a powerful Windows Data Recovery Software.

These Windows Data Recovery tools use advanced scanning techniques to recover your data quickly and completely. Designed with rich user interface, these Windows Partition Recovery utilities are easy to use and understand.

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is a flawless software that ensure comprehensive recovery of your lost, inaccessible or missing data after almost all data loss situations. The application supports FAT32, VFAT, NTFS and NTFS5 file systems. The read-only software is compatible with Windows 7 RCI, Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000.

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Data Loss in Windows XP Due to Third-Party Driver Installation

Microsoft Windows does not contains device drivers for all the hardware resources, specially additional devices like printer, scanning, sound card and web camera. To get these devices running, you need to install third-party device drivers.

But in some situations, the NTFS file system volumes of your Windows computer that has third-party drivers installed, can not be accessed and you come across data loss situations. In such cases, you are required to opt for hard drive recovery solutions to get your mission-critical data back.

In a practical scenario, when you try to open NTFS file system volume on Microsoft Windows XP computer that has third-party drivers installed, you may come across below symptoms:

• You system reboots automatically.

• You encounter below error message after you log into your system:
  
  “Microsoft Windows
  The system has recovered from a serious error.
  A log of this error has been created.
  Please tell Microsoft about this problem.
  We have created an error report that you can send to help us improve Microsoft Windows. We will treat this report as confidential and anonymous.
  To see what data this error report contains, click here.”

At the same time, you may also encounter below “Stop” error:

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Surmounting System File Corruption in Windows

System files act as a backbone of any Windows operating system. These files consist of all I/O (Input/Output) information about Windows, which is used to access the system's software and hardware. Corruption in any of the system files can result in serious damages, even resulting in complete unbootability of the system. Few most common reasons for system file corruption can be improper system shutdown, downloading an incompatible patch, registry damage, virus attack, and operating system damage.

To overcome a system file corruption scenario, a Windows user can run SFC (System File Checker) utility. This utility scans for damaged system files and repairs them to maximum possible level. However, there is no surety that the tool can perform repair in all cases. In such cases, the user needs to perform a fresh reinstall of Windows operating system and then restore the data from a valid backup. But, in the absence of a complete and valid backup, the user needs to opt for a commercial Hard Drive Recovery application.

For deep analysis of the above case, consider a real-time scenario where you encounter the below error message while starting your Windows XP system. The same error message appears every time you try to boot your system:

“Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM”

After the above error message pops up, the data saved in your Windows XP based hard drive becomes inaccessible.

Cause:

The above error message appears due to corruption in Windows XP system file.

Resolution:

To resolve the above error message and to access the data saved in Windows XP based hard drive partition, you will need to follow the below measures:

1.Run 'SFC/ scannow' command to resolve corruption.

2.In case the command fails, reinstall Windows XP and restore data from an adequate backup.

However, in case no data backup is available, you can recover formatted hard drive data by using a powerful third-party Hard Drive Recovery application. Such Hard Drive Data Recovery tools employ advanced recovery procedures that can recover all files and folders from a formatted hard drive. Such tools are compatible with all kinds of hard drives, regardless of their size and brand.


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Windows 7 - Boot Configuration Data Error 0xc000000d in

When you start Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer, the boot manager (bootmgr) reads the boot entries stored in BCD (Boot Configuration Data) store to make them available for the boot loader and show a boot menu.

For any reason, if this sequence doesn't happen, the result is an unbootable computer with no access to data. These are some situations when you might need to use a Hard Drive Recovery utility.

For more clarification, read the following scenario. Suppose you install some Windows 7 patches on your computer. But when you restart the computer, it won' boot, presenting a black screen and the below error message:

“Windows Failed To Start. A Recent Hardware Or Software Change Might Be The Cause”

This further explains the steps to fix the problem, followed by the below mentioned error message:

File: \BOOT\BCD
Status: 0xc000000d
Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.

Since the computer won't boot, it doesn't allow you to access data stored on your hard drive.

Explanation

The mentioned issue can occur in the absence of Bootmgr or if the BCD file has gone corrupted or missing. It can be a result of incompatibility or interruption while installing Windows patches.

User Action

If you encounter the above or similar problem, you are suggested to apply the following measures:

Boot your computer using Windows 7 install or repair disc. After 'Windows Recovery Environment' is opened, select 'Repair your computer' option and then select 'Startup Repair' option under 'System Recovery Options'.

If applying the above measure doesn't help, use 'Command Prompt' under 'System Recovery Options' to run Bootrec /RebuildBcd command, which starts Bootrec.exe tool.

If running Bootrec.exe doesn't work as expected, run the following sequence of commands to recreate the BCD store:

Bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup

ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old

Bootrec /rebuildbcd

In case, performing the above steps is not feasible or they don't bring the required fixes, reinstall Windows 7 and restore the deleted data from your update backup. When backup is absent or exists in invalid state, use a Windows Hard Drive Recovery utility to scan and restore the deleted data. Hard Drive Recovery software are user-friendly applications to extract all the missing and lost information from logically crashed Windows disks.



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How to Upgrade the Windows 7 RC to RTM ?

The final version of Windows 7 was released yesterday for MS Technet subscribers, but you can’t upgrade directly from a pre-release version—at least, not without a quick and easy workaround, and we’ve got you covered.

The Problem

Windows 7 checks whether or not the current version you are running is a pre-release copy, and prevents you from upgrading further. For reference purposes, this is the error you’ll see when you try and upgrade.

Windows 7 can't upgrade error

The Solution

The solution is to edit a file inside the Windows 7 DVD—which you’ll have to extract to the hard drive to proceed.

* If you are using an ISO image for the installation progress, you can use the awesome 7-Zip utility to extract the ISO to a folder on the drive.
* If you are using an actual DVD, you can simply copy all of the files from the DVD to a folder on your hard drive.

Once you’ve extract the files, browse down into the “sources” folder to find the cversion.ini file.

Windows 7 CD files

Once you’ve opened up the cversion.ini file, you’ll notice that the MinClient line has a value of 7233.0, and since the Windows 7 RC release is build 7100, you can understand why it’s not working.

Editing cversion file

All you need to do is change the MinClient value to something less than the current build you are using. For the RC release, you can change it to 7000.

Editing cversion file

Now you can simply launch the setup.exe file from within the folder, and do the upgrade directly from the hard drive. Once you’ve started the setup, click Install now.

Windows 7 upgrade startup

Once you get to the type of installation screen, choose to Upgrade the existing install.

Windows 7 choose upgrade type

Once you reach the Compatibility Report screen (if it doesn’t show up at all, be happy about it), you’ll see the list of applications that probably won’t work once you upgrade. Realistically most of these apps will work just fine, but the important thing is that you’ll be able to upgrade.

Note: You could always smooth the upgrade process by removing any apps that have compatibility problems, before you do the upgrade.

Windows 7 upgrade compatibility report

At this point, the upgrade should start working, and will take a rather long time.

Windows 7 is upgrading just fine

Important Notes

There are a few important things to keep in mind when you are upgrading to the final version:

* The Windows 7 beta or RC releases were Ultimate edition, so you’ll only be able to upgrade to the RTM (final) if you are installing Ultimate Edition.
* Whenever possible, you should really backup your files and do a clean install. There are less headaches this way, and you get the benefit of a nice clean profile.

Happy upgrading!


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Windows 7 recovery

Are you in trouble with your installed Windows 7? Looking to repair upgrade install to fix Windows 7? I suggest first try out the System Restore or any other easier option to fix the installed Windows 7. A clean reinstall is not easy. Moreover, you insist to preserve your user accounts, data, programs and system drivers. The only way you could do this is to Repair Install to Fix Windows 7.

Here are steps you need to follow o Repair install Windows 7

Step 1

Start the Windows 7 and log on to administrator account

Step 2

Disable the 3rd party antivirus, firewall or any such security program. These may interfere with the repair upgrade installation of Windows 7.

Step 3

Load the Windows 7 installation DVD into the DVD drive. Now click on the Run Setup.exe option in the Autoplay window from within the currently installed Windows 7.

Step 4

Next click on the Install Now button to start the installation

Step 5

Uncheck the I want to help make Windows installation better box. Following this click on the Go online to get the latest updates for installation option.

Step 6

Windows 7 will search online to install any available installation updates.

Step 7

Look for the I accept the license terms box and check it. Then click on Next.

Step 8

Follow it by clicking on the Upgrade option. Now the installation of Windows 7 will begin.

Step 9

After the final restart a blank screen appears

Step 10

Type in your Windows 7 product key number

Step 11

First uncheck the Automatically activate Windows when I'm online box at the bottom. After this click on the Next button.

Step 12

Now click on the Use recommended settings.

Step 13

Choose your Time Zone. Set the time and date setting and click on the Next button.

Step 14

Click on the option for your computer's location to select the correct network location type setting that has to be applied for the location.

Step 16

Now Windows 7 prepares your desktop to startup

Step 17

It's not over yet. Now, ensure that you are not missing any user file.

Step 18

In case some users files are missing copy them from the hidden protected operating system - C:\$INPLACE.~TR and C:\WINDOWS.~Q folders.

Step 19

Run the Disk Cleanup. For this click on the Clean up system file button. After this check the Files discarded by Windows upgrade box.

Step 20

Refresh the Windows Experience Index (WEI) score.

Finally you are done with the repair work. Activate the Windows 7 and enjoy.

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