BSOD Error 0xc0000225 File: \windows\system32\config\system

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  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 10
       #1

    BSOD Error 0xc0000225 File: \windows\system32\config\system


    Hi,

    Short story about the BSOD, I was finishing a project when my folder that I kept some files has deleted itself a sub-folder and I was freaking out if I gotten a RAT and someone was deleting my files. Anyway after that I installed Malwarebytes to check the my PC, meanwhile all the sub-folders vanished but still showed that there was space occupied. While installing the Malwarebytes during the "Start after finished install" thing, Malwarebytes process froze and there was a Windows Update on the 14th or 12th but I installed the update on the 14th, after restart the whole folder was gone. So I decided to do System Restore and I did, after restart an AMD issue popped up and I ignored it, my files didn't showed up so I did another restart (IDK WHY) but then it showed the BSOD. And from there I can't get it to boot up.

    The first BSOD was check srttrail.txt after watching some YT videos and reading online I fixed the srttrail.txt BSOD. Only to show another BSOD which is 0xc0000225 File: \windows\system32\config\system. I did everything DISM, SRT, System Restore, Bootrec, etc. Virtually every solution on the web I tried it. The log file from DISM was showing that it was a corrupted Registry, now this might sound stupid and maybe it is but I tried changing the registry files that are in the config folder by copying some the SOFTWARE, DEFAULT, SAM etc files from another PC. That didn't work too.

    I tried with ShadowExplorer as I have read on this forum by someone that was helping another guy that had the same issue, he also had some issues with Malwarebytes. Anyway, ShadowExplorer doesn't show me nothing in System Volume Information it's empty and the dates inside ShadowExplorer are f*cked up, it showed 0:1:0001 something like that. I tried with Macrium Reflect and as far I understand you need to have an existing backed up image from Macrium in order to restore it.

    I tried a lot, now I believe my registry is corrupted, I went and bought a external rack for my SSD so I can access the files from another PC and to save as much of my work I can. But I really don't want a fresh Windows install, so please help me and let's do this together.

    Anything that I may have forgotten please tell me and I will provide you the information needed.

    Windows Version Number: 10.0.19041.3271 Windows 10

    EDIT: Before anyone asks me for dump or log files, the "DEFAULT" registry is attached in the config files now should I revert the registry back to when it crashed or keep it as is ? And please tell me what command prompt to run for the dump/log files. Thank you :)
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  2. Posts : 41,475
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #2

    Find several flash drives that you can format (> or = 8 GB).

    Find a working Windows computer.

    On the working Windows computer create tools that be used on the problematic computer.



    Create a bootable Sea Tools flash drive.

    SeaTools Bootable | Seagate US

    https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/...lsBootable.zip


    Move the flash drive to the problematic computer and boot to the flash drive.

    Run the Sea Tools Long Generic test > take pictures > post a share link into this thread using one drive, drop box, or google drive


    If the drive fails the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan to back up files and replace the drive.

    If the drive passes the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan a Windows 10 custom install.


    (The prior flash drive can be repurposed or another flash drive can be used)

    Create a bootable Windows 10 Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows 10 iso).

    Download Windows 10 ISO File

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...d/windows10%20
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  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    zbook said:
    Find several flash drives that you can format (> or = 8 GB).

    Find a working Windows computer.

    On the working Windows computer create tools that be used on the problematic computer.



    Create a bootable Sea Tools flash drive.

    SeaTools Bootable | Seagate US

    https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/...lsBootable.zip


    Move the flash drive to the problematic computer and boot to the flash drive.

    Run the Sea Tools Long Generic test > take pictures > post a share link into this thread using one drive, drop box, or google drive


    If the drive fails the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan to back up files and replace the drive.

    If the drive passes the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan a Windows 10 custom install.


    (The prior flash drive can be repurposed or another flash drive can be used)

    Create a bootable Windows 10 Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows 10 iso).

    Download Windows 10 ISO File

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...d/windows10%20


    So I made a SeaGate bootable USB however it shows couple of options one that said with GUI but no GUI, choose the other option too no GUI. I only have command prompt, how can I do the Long Generic Test from cmd ? Thank you.
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  4. Posts : 41,475
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #4

    Boot directly to the Sea Tools flash dive: either bootable or Legacy

    SeaTools | Support Seagate US

    List of PC brands with their corresponding hot-keys


    As needed try another flash drive or another USB port.

    For results, error messages or codes take pictures > post share links into this thread using one drive, drop box, or google drive
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  5. Posts : 8
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    zbook said:
    Boot directly to the Sea Tools flash dive: either bootable or Legacy

    SeaTools | Support Seagate US

    List of PC brands with their corresponding hot-keys


    As needed try another flash drive or another USB port.

    For results, error messages or codes take pictures > post share links into this thread using one drive, drop box, or google drive


    I will be trying a smaller sized USB since I found someone had the same issue and he resolved it by installing a smaller USB less than 32 GB. I will update with pictures if successful.
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  6. Posts : 41,475
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #6

    Please update the Ten Forums "My Computer" section.
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  7. Posts : 8
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Updated the My Computer section, I tried SeaGate Bootable with a different USB and same thing no GUI. Before booting it shows for a brief second, VGA: Failed to determine driver So I don't know how to use the cmd. I have 3 USB but 1 of them died on me now and the other two no GUI, I guess it doesn't recognize the driver. Could that be the fault since I did showed an AMD error before I restarted it and it went BSOD since then. Btw should I revert my registry back to when it BSOD ? And I can connect my SSD to the other laptop I have, if that helps maybe with some other tools that SeaGate has and try it that way ? Thank you zbook.


    EDIT: My apology zbook, I saw that you linked a SeaGate tools link and in a rush I mistook it for the same link as the bootable USB. I am terribly sorry, currently I am running a Long Generic Test with the SeaTools, I will update when it will be finished.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Long Generic Test has passed :) What is my next course of action ?
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  8. Posts : 41,475
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #8

    Create a bootable Windows 10 Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows 10 iso).

    Download Windows 10 ISO File

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10



    If the drive fails the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan to back up files and replace the drive.

    Clean Install Windows 10



    If the drive passes the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan a Windows 10 custom install.

    Custom Install Windows 10

    How to Restore Files from Windows.old Folder in Windows 10



    Both of the above methods:
    a) install a fresh version Windows 10
    b) require the reinstallation of drivers and applications

    The custom install saves files to Windows.old.
    Important files are restored from Windows.old.
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  9. Posts : 8
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #9

    zbook said:
    Create a bootable Windows 10 Media Creation Tool (MCT) (Windows 10 iso).

    Download Windows 10 ISO File

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10



    If the drive fails the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan to back up files and replace the drive.

    Clean Install Windows 10



    If the drive passes the Sea Tools Long Generic test then plan a Windows 10 custom install.

    Custom Install Windows 10

    How to Restore Files from Windows.old Folder in Windows 10



    Both of the above methods:
    a) install a fresh version Windows 10
    b) require the reinstallation of drivers and applications

    The custom install saves files to Windows.old.
    Important files are restored from Windows.old.
    So since I passed the Long Generic Test, I will be doing a custom install right ? If that's the case, I will do that then. Thank you zbook for everything so far, I will update you if I have booted up to the machine that we are trying to fix and I will make sure if everything is all good to mark the thread as solved.
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  10. Posts : 41,475
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #10

    Yes, custom install.

    Install drivers from the Acer website.

    Install applications.

    Restore important files from Windows.old.


    Consider making free or pay backup images: (Acronis, Aoemi, EaseUS, Macrium, Paragon, etc.)

    Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect
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