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c0000218 Blue Screen Error (2000 Pro)

Anonymous
2016-10-21T02:12:27+00:00

I see that others have made posts relative to my own, but just as a precaution, I will post my own topic anyway, just to be on the safe side...

I have a variation of this blue-screen error message, and my HP Vectra VL has been unusable for over six years because of it. I've included a couple of photos of the actual BSOD I've had, which are included below:

My HP Vectra VL runs on Windows 2000 Professional, and since one fateful morning of March 2010, every attempt at starting this computer results in me receiving this exact screen, which causes the start-up to fail and begins an endless series of reboots.

Obviously, we've since gotten a new computer, but I've always wanted to get this error fixed up; I've made some efforts in the past year to do so, with little progress, if any. Also, I recently had to pay nearly 300 bones to fix my laptop (hardware issues for a separate computer unrelated to this issue), so I really have no desire to pay a similar amount or more by letting a tech do this for me.

Long story short, what is the best way to fix this error? Since I'm out over $250 from recent computer repairs, is there something I can buy for a fraction of the cost that can straighten this out, such as an external CD-ROM? Or perhaps there is a "cheat code" I can punch in on my keyboard to fix this error so I can finally boot the computer? Whatever tip, trick, or product endorsement you've got that can help, I'm willing to listen.

Thanks in advance to everyone who responds to my post.

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-08-28T20:44:08+00:00

    Hmm...still no new replies...

    OK. I've been trying to think of a way to get around this sticky spot in fixing my computer...I don't have a "tape backup" device, but I have access to some portable hard drives for storage.

    I want to ask if it would work to copy the registry files to an external storage device and paste from there instead to fix the problem? I'm guessing I wouldn't get the error message I got before through this method.

    I'm also wondering if I should copy all the registry files in the damaged profile, or just focus on the one that is specified in the BSOD.

    Again, I don't want to make a move that worsens the situation, so feel free to reply and let me know if I'm on the right track or not.

    Thanks in advance

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-07-16T05:32:10+00:00

    That depends on the disk.... which should be marked on it. There are disks that contain multiple versions of Windows and the product key determines which is installed. Other might only have one version.

    Rob - SpiritX

    Here's the update...

    I was able to find a new unopened copy of the Windows 2000 Professional CD-ROM on Amazon.com recently....it cost 80 bones (wince), but I figured it kept the "this-is-an-old-preowned-version" excuse off the table if it didn't work somehow. I finally got the CD-ROMs (two disks in the packet) in the mail earlier today and referenced the link you gave me, along with another online tutorial I found in a Bing search.

    It took some doing, but I eventually figured it out to get to the Recovery Console, as you can see below.

    Referencing Step 1 from your link, I did a grand total of 4 "chkdsk /p" commands earlier this evening, but sadly, no improvement on the blue screen error. It doesn't seem as though the console detected anything, but it seems to have just did a scan without really fixing anything. Did I do something wrong, or is this to be expected?

    Another odd thing: the first CD-ROM boot of the program had a bizarre fail, in which a message something along the lines of "ultra.sys is corrupt - boot has failed" appeared before the computer restarted. However, the message hasn't appeared since, and every following CD-ROM boot has worked successfully. Wish I'd thought to take a photo so I could ask if that were at all relevant. I've tried Step 2 (Load Last Good Version) without success, but haven't tried Step 3 yet. I'll have to make an attempt at that some other time. I feel close to a breakthrough, but I'm clearly not there yet at all.

    One other thing: during the repair process, I took note of the other repair option on the page.

    I took a peek at the "Emergency Repair" option, and it made reference to an emergency repair disk. I'm not sure if it is another purchase I'd have to make, especially after another eighty dollars spent made little to no difference here, but I'm still open to whatever that can fix the error. Feel free to reply and educate me if I'm off at all.

    At the very least, I have a copy of the program now, so hopefully I can figure something out with it pretty soon. And as always, I'm willing to take any tips, advice or corrections the forum can provide.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-09-10T04:31:22+00:00

    (sigh)

    Just got finished with the latest attempt, but no such luck: still ended up getting the "Cannot copy SOFTWARE: There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use." message, even in attempting the copy with a USB flash drive.

    I need to get around this barrier so that I can get this fix completely done, so if anyone can help me figure it out, please feel free to give a reply on what to do.

    Thanks in advance...again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-09-09T05:15:11+00:00

    Hmm...still no new replies...

    OK. I've been trying to think of a way to get around this sticky spot in fixing my computer...I don't have a "tape backup" device, but I have access to some portable hard drives for storage.

    I want to ask if it would work to copy the registry files to an external storage device and paste from there instead to fix the problem? I'm guessing I wouldn't get the error message I got before through this method.

    I'm also wondering if I should copy all the registry files in the damaged profile, or just focus on the one that is specified in the BSOD.

    Again, I don't want to make a move that worsens the situation, so feel free to reply and let me know if I'm on the right track or not.

    Thanks in advance

    Okay...no new comments have come up from anyone, so I'm gonna presume it may be a good sign. Or it might not be...eek.

    I've got a hold of a flash drive that might substitute for a "tape backup" device, as described in the link given before. I'm leaning towards copying the entire contents of the aforementioned registry folder into the flash drive and pasting the files into the damaged sector. I don't know which one exactly has the problem, so I'll probably just do all of them. Instinct suggests that I should just focus on the file mentioned on the error screen, but I just don't know for sure.

    I'll post whatever results may come of it, good or bad. If anyone has anything to clarify to me before I screw up, let me know XD

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-11-05T02:25:02+00:00

    Of course, if anyone else has had this problem on another operating system or computer type, but managed to get it fixed easily for free or cheap, either by your own actions or with the right equipment or software, please feel free to chime in!

    All suggestions/anecdotes are welcome if the info would be useful in my own situation -- thanx :)

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