loadkey failed with error 999

Question

Im looking for some help with loadkey error 999. i have run a system recovery several times and all is fine until I restart. everything I can find is about a registry problem. I am running MS vista on a compaq laptop.

thanks

Answer 1

Hi,

·         When exactly you get this error message?

·         Did you make any recent changes on your computer prior to the issue?

Try following the methods provided below and check if it helps:

Method 1:

Step 1:

Check if you face the similar issue in safe mode, if not you can try putting your computer in a clean boot state in normal mode and check if it works:

Start your computer in safe mode

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

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Step 2:

Try following the KB article to perform clean boot:

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista and Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Disclaimer: After you used the clean boot to resolve your problem follow Step 7 to reset the computer to start as usual.

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Method 2:

I would suggest you to run the Check Disk and check if it helps.

Check your hard disk for errors

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

Answer 2

Hi,

We are glad to hear that your computer is working as expected and I thank you for the information provided. Please feel free to contact us back, in case you face any other issues in future.

Regards,

Answer 3

Thanks,

very helpful. It turns out the hard drive was bad. It was passing the chk disk the first couple of times, then it failed. I replaced the hard drive and all is well.

Thanks!