STOP error : 0x0000007E, unfortunately, is observed in almost all operating systems of this family. It really is. STOP Failure: 0x0000007E Windows XP issued first, and then off and on. But each user wonders what this is connected with, because, it would seem, only recently the whole system worked flawlessly, but here it is ...
STOP error: 0x0000007E. What is it?
This failure, as a rule, is initially difficult to classify since it can be many reasons for its occurrence, and they all differ from each other.
Nevertheless, if you mark the result, it represents the appearance of a blue screen either at the stage of loading the system (which indicates a “gathering” of the video driver, or in an already loaded system when the execution of system processes for some reason becomes impossible). Although the notification itself contains a direct hint of the BIOS, sometimes the reason may not be at all in this.
The reasons for the failure
Usually, many indicate the incorrect operation of a graphics accelerator as the root cause of such a problem. On the one hand, such a statement takes place. But it is not always a failure with the STOP code: 0x0000007E is connected with this, since there are both simpler and more complex situations.
What is the lack of space on your hard drive? No matter how trite it may sound, but the system is simply not able to start and execute some internal processes. And this is not talking about possible damage to system files or related dynamic libraries. And if you dig into the settings of the outdated BIOS firmware, then in general, as they say, you can break your leg.
Troubleshoot with STOP Code: 0x0000007E (Windows 7). Disk Cleanup.
But we were a little distracted. The first way to fix a failure with the STOP: 0x0000007E stop code is, of course, to delete unnecessary information. Usually, user files, unlike programs, take up little space, so you can, by and large, not touch them.
The whole point of cleaning is to clean the system services and their traces of activity. You can, of course, use optimizer utilities, but, as a rule, you will not get the most effective impact. This is only due to the fact that programs of this type do not interfere with the residual components of the installation of the system or its updates, although they can delete incorrect entries from the system registry or clean computer trash.
Therefore, first of all, you need to use the built-in tool of any Windows system, which is called up via the context menu with a choice of the disk properties line or partition with the transition to the service tab. Here you can perform a disk cleanup, noting the cache, updates, temporary files, and a bunch of other things. It is believed that the simplest cleaning of disk space eliminates the problem of failure with the STOP code: 0x0000007E quite often (of course, if this is not due to damage to the components of the system itself).
Corrupted system files
As already clear, the blue STOP: 0x0000007E screen may appear in other cases. A very likely cause may be the absence or damage of system files and libraries.
What’s working, that in a loaded system through safe mode, that when starting from removable media in the form of an optical disk or flash drive, you need to use the command line launch to check the main contents of the OS directory: sfc / scannow. The verification process can take a lot of time, but will have to be patient.
Driver Mismatch Issues
Another reason for the appearance of such an error is the drivers, and, most often, this concerns the video card.
This problem is fixed by a regular driver update (button on the tab of the same name in the properties menu). If this is not some non-standard equipment, the driver will be installed automatically upon reboot. In extreme cases, it can be installed from the disk, which should be supplied in the kit, or by downloading software from the manufacturer’s website with the code DEV and VEN from the equipment ID section.
If you are really too lazy to do such things, you can install programs such as Slim Drivers or Driver Booster, which automatically install or update drivers for you.
BIOS firmware
Finally, the most unpleasant situation may be that the primary system itself does not properly respond to hardware. This can happen only because the components installed on the motherboard, even if it is supported by the BIOS, are more modern than there is support.
In this case, there is nothing left but to flash the BIOS. In the case of a modernized UEFI system, this will not be difficult - just run the executable file. But in the old BIOS you will have to work hard (especially if the update point is absent in the system itself). And at the same time you need to be very careful, otherwise you can make it so that then the whole system, as they say, “flies”. Incorrect firmware, improper installation, power outages during the flashing process - this is not a complete list of everything that can cause a system crash. Then, not only the OS, but the computer, when turned on, will cease to respond not to any actions.
As a result
Based on the above reasons for the appearance of this kind of error, and even with a blue screen, it can be noted that many are just starting to panic. But in vain! This error, by and large, is associated with equipment, as they say, insofar as. In other words, it relates to hardware only in terms of its control programs (drivers and related software), nothing more. The main emphasis when correcting such a situation concerns mainly and exclusively the program area. And do not forget about the free space on the "screw". Elementary cleaning of the system partition from accumulated garbage, especially with the deletion of the files of the previous system or the same updates, will affect the entire system so favorably that you can not even imagine.
If you give some advice in the end, the sequence of actions may look like this:
- boot in safe mode (F8);
- disk cleaning with regular means;
- scanning system elements;
- optimization with special utilities;
- BIOS flashing.
Note: if the sfc / scannow command fails, you can install or use the portable version of the DLL Suite package, which restores or loads damaged or missing dynamic libraries.