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help not sure what has happened to my friends laptop

Dec 29, 2007 10:36PM PST

cannot load windows at all just has a black scream with a code number 0xc0000225

tried everything not sure what to do

any ideas

stephanie

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What to do?
Dec 29, 2007 11:48PM PST

Stephanie,

Sorry, but you posted in the wrong forum. This is a forum about these forums, not about PC problems.

Please try our Computer Help forum. And, while reposting, add some details like what version of Windows (XP, Vista), what make and model of PC, how old (approximately) and what happens if you turn it on and in what phase of the booting it stops. The full error message would be nice also, if there's more on the screen than this number only.

A fast google search mostly turns up Vista for this error number, by the way.

Kees

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You should have posted this
Dec 29, 2007 11:50PM PST

in the proper forum from the directory. Sounds like your friend has Vista. When you make a new post in the proper forum, PLEASE make sure to include this information, that was in red when you posted.

Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

http://forums.cnet.com/

I found this.

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-installation-setup/12680-error-0xc0000225.html

Rick