Re: BSOD error C0000135

From: Rock (rock_at_mail.nospam.net)
Date: 11/17/04


Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:45:51 -0800

Andrew M. Saucci, Jr. wrote:

> I installed Windows XP SP 2 on a computer and now it won't boot. I
> get a blue screen that says "Stop C0000135 winsrv not found." I cannot boot
> this computer by any means apart from Linux CD's. The only CD that came with
> the computer is an OEM CD that offers two choices-- "restore factory image"
> or "totally reformat hard drive." Neither of those options is acceptable. I
> do not want to uninstall/reinstall SP2. I went that route with another
> computer a few months ago and it was the biggest pain in the neck and did
> not solve the problem. That computer is stuck at an unstable SP1 and can't
> be updated. I repeat, the computer will not boot, normal, safe mode, DSRM,
> safe mode w/networking, nothing. There is no GUI. There is no command
> prompt. As usual, Microsoft's supported solutions are totally impractical
> and uninformative. Is there no way to use a Linux CD to jump start this
> computer? I'll copy files, edit the registry, whatever-- but
> uninstall/reinstall is simply unacceptable. Just tell me what got broken and
> how to fix it manually.
>
>

You receive a "Stop: c0000135" and "winsrv was not found" error message
after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=885523

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if
the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN



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