Server 2016 Std - BSOD - CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED

Hi,

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My understanding of your issue is the VM cannot boot normally and cannot boot into safe mode caused by CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED. If any misunderstand, please feel free to correct me.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/debugger/bug-check-0xef--critical-process-died

I suggest trying some of the troubleshooting below and check if it makes any difference:

Way 1 : If there is a healthy checkpoint on your VM, you can apply it so that your VM can normal boot from a previous checkpoint.

Way 2 : You can replace the registry HIVE file in WinPE / WinRE using command prompt

• Boot from repair mode (or with WINPE) . Open CMD
• Go to \windows\system32\config (as C:\ or D:\ in WinPE or WinRE)
• Backup the current system/software by :
  Ren system system_backup
  Ren Software Software_backup
  
• Replace the system / software hive by :
  Copy D:\windows\system32\config\regback\software D:\windows\system32\config\software
  Copy D:\windows\system32\config\regback\system D:\windows\system32\config\system
  
• Restart the server.

Way 3 : Perform a System Restore

• Search for “Create a restore point”.
• Click the top result to open System Properties
• Click the System Restore button in System Properties.
  
• Select the restore point that you want to use on the VM.
• Click the Next and Finish button.

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Best regards,
Molly

Thank you!!!