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What is Error 0x0000007b and how can I prevent it?

December 5th, 2008 Geek Posted in Prevent PC Errors 16,608 Comments »

Error 0x0000007b is generally what is known as a Stop Error. These error messages can happen when a computer is first put together, new hardware is added to the system or when something has happened to any number of critical software programs on the system in question. What the exact error message is that follows Error 0x0000007b can tell from where the problem starts.

This particular Stop code can be translated as INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE, and normally happens at the beginning of the boot up cycle. Basically, Windows loses the ability to access the hard disk and the files on it. Since the computer has not booted up to the debugging part of file system, there really isn’t much to do aside from look at the possible causes:

•    A corruption in the hardware
•    A Master Boot Record virus
•    Driver issues
•    Registry problems

When the reason for the Error 0x0000007b comes up as being a registry issue, there is a way to restore the computer to a previous state and that is called the Restore Point. You can make a restore point manually in Windows but, generally speaking, for the average computer user, having it done for you is normally better and safer.

The registry is essentially a big database that is used by a Windows based computer that stores all of the setting information for a computer. Whenever a computer starts, it goes through the registry to make sure it sets up the system the same way it was when it was turned off. The registry also stores all the information about all the programs installed on the computer.

When your computer boots up it goes through the registry for all the information and data it needs to load up to make the system load up properly and work. If there is something entered wrong in the registry, the system can fail to load and an error message just like Error 0x0000007b can pop up and ruin the day.

There is a program called RegCure and its main function is to fix errors and mistakes in the registry. It will not only do that but, it can create a backup of your registry in case a problem arises with the registry in its current state. RegCure can also make a restore point for you so that you can return the computer to a point before Error 0x0000007b appeared and ruined your day.

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How to Prevent PC Errors

December 5th, 2008 Geek Posted in Prevent PC Errors 10,124 Comments »

It has happened to everyone, you’re working on a project on your computer and all of a sudden some random PC error window pops up wiping out everything you just finished. Preventing PC errors is something that everyone would like to be able to do but just don’t know how to do it or even where to begin to understand what could possibly be causing the error.

There are so many aspects to a computer and even more things that can go wrong. When you are using your computer it would be great being able to fix problems before they arise, and it should be one of the most important things any home computer owner should be prepared to do. One such area of the computer that can cause a lot of potential problems is the registry. The registry is essentially a big database that is used by a Windows based computer that stores all of the setting information for a computer. Whenever a computer starts, it goes through the registry to make sure it sets up the system the same way it was when it was turned off. The registry also stores all the information about all the programs installed on the computer.

The registry is a very complicated area of the computer and should not be fooled with unless you know exactly what you are doing in there. When editing entries in the registry you must be very careful because one misstep can cause Windows to fail or not to boot up at all. When it comes to preventing PC problems, the registry is a great place to start and there are programs out there that can clean, organize and fix the registry allowing the computer to boot up faster, run faster and have fewer errors when being used on a day-to-day basis. Registry errors are the most common cause to PC errors and being able to fix those entries can save you a lot of headaches.

One such program is called RegCure and it can automatically, and safely navigate the complicated structure of the registry to fix errors, bad keys and remove registry keys that are no longer needed. The program is designed specifically to fix errors and wrong entries in the registry. So if you are experiencing some random errors and want to be able to prevent those PC errors from coming back, go and get a free scan from RegCure.

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