Vista error 0x0000c1f5

chunter

Just when i thought my utter contempt for Vista was at it's height, I've found a new level.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946084
Workaround
"If you have only one disk installed, and if you have access to Windows XP or Windows 2000 installation media, restart the computer by using the Windows XP or Windows 2000 installation media. Next, format the offending disk, and then reinstall Windows Vista."

It's a joke.

chunter

By the way the full explanation and answer can be found here..

http://www.delmartian.com/nullpointers/Workaround-for-STOP-0x0000C1F5-0xC1F5-C1F5-BSOD-CLFS.SYS-KB946084.html

It involves a Linux system rescue cd and typing in a few lines of Linux code.

The cause ?
"This BSOD has nothing to do with any virus/malware, nor is it likely due to any action (or inaction) on your part. This BSOD is caused by a KNOWN BUG IN WINDOWS VISTA (that's why Microsoft has issued the hotfix described in KB946084) and MICROSOFT DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM (the hotfix is preventative only, it will NOT repair a system that is already experiencing the BSOD)."

mandyh11

Hi Chunter,

I have this problem .....:mad:

Have you used the work around and if so, did you loose all your previous data ?

I've read the other option with the back up disc but it sounds way to involved for me....

Paul...