Is there any way to resurrect Vista (Ultimate x64) after a failed SP1 update? I have searched the problem extensively and this forum seems to be the most knowledgeable. Unfortunately, almost all the solutions I have yet encountered were achieved by a clean install. I assume the fraction in the title refers to the number of .dlls loaded versus the total detected. In my research I have not seen a larger denominator which helps to express my reluctance to format the HD. I have read that the registry keys or security permissions are changed during the update and if the process is interrupted, the repair tools on the installation CD see but do not recognize the existing installations which makes repair or restore options impossible.
I have found this repair suggestion, but hesitate to try it because I am unable to detect an installed OS to repair (for which there appears to be a work around) and also because it is directed at SP2 updaters, which is probably a moot distinction.
"To fix this issue, you will need to boot from the Windows Vista DVD. Follow these steps:
"try placing cd with cd /d c:\windows\system32\config"
which unfortunately seems a little cryptic. Both entries from this page:
Windows Vista SP2 Won’t Boot; Error 0xc0000034: Fix
So, to sum up, I assembled this system about 1 month ago after a previous MB failed. I have already filled 378 of the 500 available gigabytes on C drive. I have edited and added system specs. *Homebuilt, CPU AMD Phenom 9600 AM2+, Motherboard Asus Crosshair, Memory 8gb OCZ Platinum PC6400, Graphics (2) BFG 8800 GTS OC wc.*
I started with a blank HD, used a retail Vista upgrade DVD and inserted a XP disk when prompted to enable the installation. A week ago, automatic update started the SP1 installation, which I allowed. At some point the computer froze so I manually re-started. The system boots to the Windows progress bar, then changes to a black screen with a text string similar to the one in the title. The numerator rapidly increases and characters change on the other side of the denominator. They appear to represent .dll's, .exe's, .js's and .mui's. Everything freezes when the numerator reaches 36114 and will never progress. Booting in safe mode stops at "crc.dsk" and will never progress.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have found this repair suggestion, but hesitate to try it because I am unable to detect an installed OS to repair (for which there appears to be a work around) and also because it is directed at SP2 updaters, which is probably a moot distinction.
"To fix this issue, you will need to boot from the Windows Vista DVD. Follow these steps:
- Boot from the Windows Vista DVD or the Windows Vista recovery disc that was supplied with your computer by inserting it into the drive then restarting (if you don’t have this disc or can’t find it, you can download a replacement here). (Note: if your system does not automatically boot from the Vista disc when it is inserted, you need to change the boot device in BIOS. To do this, boot from the installation disc, insert the disc, then restart, and while the computer is restarting, continually press the appropriate key [F12 on most systems, F1, F2, F10, the Delete (del) key or the Escape (ESC) key on others -- consult your user's manual or perform a Google search for your specific model] then select CD/DVD/CD-RW as the boot drive.)
- Choose your language settings and hit “Next”
- Click “Repair Your Computer” at the bottom of the screen. This will launch Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
- Choose the installed OS to repair, and you will see a list of recovery tools.
- Open the command prompt
- Enter the following commands, pressing enter after each, to create a Manual System Restore (as discovered by Arun Kumar on the TechNet discussion boards):
- cd windows\system32\config
- ren default default.old
- ren sam sam.old
- ren security security.old
- ren software software.old
- ren system system.old
- cd regback
- copy default c:\windows\system32\config
- copy sam c:\windows\system32\config
- copy security c:\windows\system32\config
- copy software c:\windows\system32\config
- copy system c:\windows\system32\config
- Restart your computer, this time booting from the hard disk.If the problem recurs, repeat the process."
"try placing cd with cd /d c:\windows\system32\config"
which unfortunately seems a little cryptic. Both entries from this page:
Windows Vista SP2 Won’t Boot; Error 0xc0000034: Fix
So, to sum up, I assembled this system about 1 month ago after a previous MB failed. I have already filled 378 of the 500 available gigabytes on C drive. I have edited and added system specs. *Homebuilt, CPU AMD Phenom 9600 AM2+, Motherboard Asus Crosshair, Memory 8gb OCZ Platinum PC6400, Graphics (2) BFG 8800 GTS OC wc.*
I started with a blank HD, used a retail Vista upgrade DVD and inserted a XP disk when prompted to enable the installation. A week ago, automatic update started the SP1 installation, which I allowed. At some point the computer froze so I manually re-started. The system boots to the Windows progress bar, then changes to a black screen with a text string similar to the one in the title. The numerator rapidly increases and characters change on the other side of the denominator. They appear to represent .dll's, .exe's, .js's and .mui's. Everything freezes when the numerator reaches 36114 and will never progress. Booting in safe mode stops at "crc.dsk" and will never progress.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- me
- CPU
- AMD Phenom 9600 AM2+
- Motherboard
- Asus Crosshair
- Memory
- 8gb OCZ Platinum PC6400
- Graphics card(s)
- (2) BFG 8800 GTS OC wc