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how to fix bsod windows vista 0x000dead (0x0badfood 0x0corpse 0x000crash)

a bsod happened with this error code 0x00dead stopcode food_bad_death_iqrl what failed virus.txt

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asked 2025-08-27T22:47:26.8966667+00:00
Ninjapowerturbo 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-29T08:39:08.9+00:00
Haytham-C 1,350 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Black screen with no image not even technical data when computer turned on

I have ASUS UL30A with Win7. When I turn the computer on, I get no image on the screen, not even technical data, just black as if image from computer doesn't reach the screen. Thank you for your suggestions! I hope this is the right place to put this…

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asked 2025-08-28T10:11:13.3866667+00:00
Joel Ratt 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-28T12:13:10.4933333+00:00
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Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media is selected Boot device and press a key for windows 8.1

Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media is selected Boot device and press a key for windows 8.1

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asked 2025-08-26T17:37:39.8233333+00:00
Chouhan Tarndeep 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-27T14:22:07.1133333+00:00
Bryan-V 3,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 7 Laptop Stuck on BIOS Screen

My Windows 7 laptop keeps getting stuck on the BIOS screen. It turns on and prompts for diagnostics or to boot into Windows 7, but when either option is selected, a light grey screen appears and the laptop turns off after a while due to inactivity. A…

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asked 2025-08-18T02:55:26.08+00:00
Carabineers 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-23T19:04:24.84+00:00
Carabineers 20 Reputation points
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my computer is stuck on the black screen. i was rebooting it to an eariler date.

need help getting my computer off of the black screen mode'

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asked 2025-08-20T07:02:22.6133333+00:00
jill kelley 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-20T11:58:33.78+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH 100 Reputation points
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how to fix installing error in my vcredist

[10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i001: Burn v3.14.1.8722, Windows v6.3 (Build 9600: Service Pack 0), path: C:\Users\ASUS-PC\AppData\Local\Temp{D6D92800-D552-4D26-A962-5E4828C2A71A}.cr\VC_redist.x64.exe [10EC:11FC][2025-07-16T16:34:55]i009: Command Line:…

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asked 2025-08-12T09:53:33.6833333+00:00
commented 2025-08-13T10:00:29.39+00:00
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Readyboost windows 8.1

the problem I need to force Readyboost to start, but I am told that my PC is already fast and ReadyBoost is not useful to me. I already tried to change this in the registry, but I could not find what I need and I am using Windows 8.1

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asked 2021-12-15T13:46:54+00:00
Anonymous
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Old Windows Vista PC can't login

So recently. I picked up a Windows Vista Home Premium PC from a give and take to reuse, but unfortunately, I've run into an issue. The old password is still active, and I can't access the administrator account no matter what I do. Whether using safe mode…

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asked 2021-12-23T18:14:27+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows XP Safe mode with Command Prompt

I have a Fujitsu p1630 (2008 model). I have never loaded any external programmes on to it and it has only ever had me as a user. Not used for a while. Keyed in my user password incorrectly a few times. My user name changed to Administrator for which i…

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asked 2021-12-20T16:34:57+00:00
Anonymous
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explorer.exe constantly crashing on Windows 8.1

As the title says, explorer.exe is constantly crashing on Windows 8.1. I have googled for answers but nothing I've found has helped. This has included running System File Checker, checking Launch folder windows in a separate process, and copying…

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asked 2022-01-09T02:30:29+00:00
Anonymous
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Can’t factory reset my hp stream !! HELPPP

I was given my cousins HP Stream laptop and I’m trying to factory reset it but it is saying that it needs more space to allow a reset. There’s nothing on the computer and it runs slow and glitches out so I just want to completely factory reset it. I’ve…

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asked 2022-01-05T01:09:38+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows XP BAD_POOL_CALLER

I know my computer is old but please help it is an acer aspire one windows xp it boots up fine but when it gets to the login screen is shows this code BAD_POOL_CALLER STOP:0x000000C2 (0x00000043, 0xDEEB0000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000). I have tried last…

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asked 2022-01-12T04:17:10+00:00
Anonymous
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How do i fix my bsod without the admin password

Hi. I am having a bsod (Blue Screen Of Death) from my laptop since 2018 or 2019 and Im trying to fix this bsod today but I've forgotten my admin password because I haven't been using this laptop for years. Please tell me if I can do something to fix this…

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asked 2022-01-08T08:16:58+00:00
Anonymous
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WinXP Lagging/Slow when i change res.

It's lagging!!! How do I make Windows XP SP3 Faster? Video: WinXP Lagging/Slowing When i change screen resolution!! By Osama.Ibrahim Vimeo

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asked 2022-01-15T12:52:38+00:00
Anonymous
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about the BSOD on Windows Vista

Let me explain the BSOD situation. This old DELL laptop is used as a spare Today I hooked it up over there to play the screen saver and after a while it blue screened. The error shows 0x00000050 , win32k.sys. And instead of restarting itself, it…

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asked 2021-12-30T13:22:51+00:00
Anonymous
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Fixing up an XP PC, beeps when pressing F12

Alright MS lads, been a while since I was on here. I was going through my old scout troop's room and found a very very old Dell PC. Runs XP on a 2 core, 4x1 DDR2, piece of trash, but hey, we can always expand on that and build something new right, I…

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asked 2021-12-07T06:28:22+00:00
Anonymous
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Automatic Repair Loop - Cannot Get Past Login Screen

Hello, Recently Windows ran an automatic update on my system (Dell Inspiron 3847) and when it restarted the system never got past the boot screen. Looking up troubleshooting methods on my tablet I was able to do a system restore but when the system…

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asked 2021-12-22T00:26:56+00:00
Anonymous
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Windows 8 not booting and wont boot from usb

Hi, I have a acer laptop that whenever it tries to boot. Windows boot manager says that 'The boot configuration for your pc is missing or contains errors.' I cant seem to fix it no matter what i do. I currently have a usb that has a copy of windows 10…

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asked 2022-01-15T20:58:22+00:00
Anonymous
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Blue Screen error - WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Ntfs.sy

Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 10.0.22000.194 AMD64 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Loading Dump File [G:\APA\Minidump\Mini082721-01.dmp] Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available Symbol…

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asked 2022-01-25T13:15:11+00:00
Anonymous
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Junk files

Have 8.1 and very slow. Need to delete junk files, etc., but there's a warning not to click on "disk cleaner". Must have a free tool. I need advice for what I do now? Keep in mind that I'm not very techy. Thanks.

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asked 2022-04-20T16:46:09+00:00
Anonymous