stop error code 0x0000C1F5

what is it How do you fix it

Acer Laptop with vista basic was working fine did some updates rebooted fine
defrag with perfect disk 8 rebooted fine rebooted couple more times then
this stop code googled it nobody really knows
any body here know how to fix

I have the same problem. I have read the forums and there are only 2. This seems to be a vista problem with an update. I have reset the computer bios system and have gotten no where. Also, this seems to affect any computer be it desktop or laptop. The update has been within the past four months due to the start of online post. I have only received my desktop within the past 2 and updated a week ago for my windows updates. I don't know what causes the conflict for the startup, but I also cannot recover at any rate, be it cd or safe mode. Before the blue screen there is a screen similar to what safe mode would look like except it says startup with recovery or start normally. Both give the blue screen with stop 0x0000c1fs (0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000). I personally have forgotten the computer language and would like help decoding if anyone knows or has any further information on how to recover to a pervious state before the update.

thank you

I can fix this without "decoding" the stop message or looking it up.

You haven't stated whether you have a Vista DVD or not. I'm not sure what
"cd" references.

1) Try Startup Repair:

How to Use Startup Repair: (Any of the links provide screen shots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm

http://www.vistaclues.com/wp-content...r-computer.png

2) You can use the Vista DVD or F8 to the Options Menu to try the
bootrec.exe tool switches:

How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to
troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

Windows Vista no longer starts, and Startup Repair does not fix problem
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934540

The commands I use are:

bootrec /Rebuild BCD
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /Fixboot

_________________

They can either be used from a command prompt reached from the Vista DVD or
you can F8 to the options menu and select Safe Mode with Command:

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP/and Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/

3) You can F8 to the Options menu and try 3 Safe Modes to reach a system
restore point, and you can also try Last Known Good Configuration. I
recommend trying all 3 Safe Modes except with VGA because often one works
when the others won't.

Good luck,

CH


"Alainah" wrote in message news:...
>I have the same problem. I have read the forums and there are only 2. This
>seems to be a vista problem with an update. I have reset the computer bios
>system and have gotten no where. Also, this seems to affect any computer be
>it desktop or laptop. The update has been within the past four months due
>to the start of online post. I have only received my desktop within the
>past 2 and updated a week ago for my windows updates. I don't know what
>causes the conflict for the startup, but I also cannot recover at any rate,
>be it cd or safe mode. Before the blue screen there is a screen similar to
>what safe mode would look like except it says startup with recovery or
>start normally. Both give the blue screen with stop 0x0000c1fs
>(0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000). I personally have forgotten
>the computer language and would like help decoding if anyone knows or has
>any further information on how to recover to a pervious state before the
>update.
>
> thank you

Hi,
I'm haveing the similar problem with 1 exception. I am unable to boot from
the vista disk. I have tried other boot disks and they are ok. I have tried
several different copies of the vista disk and all are the same. They return
the error
STOP 0x0000c1fs(0xc01a000a, 0x814ec000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)
Any diagnostic tools I run report no problems with any hardware. Any ideas?

"Chad Harris" wrote:

> I can fix this without "decoding" the stop message or looking it up.
>
> You haven't stated whether you have a Vista DVD or not. I'm not sure what
> "cd" references.
>
> 1) Try Startup Repair:
>
> How to Use Startup Repair: (Any of the links provide screen shots)
> http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm
>
> http://www.vistaclues.com/wp-content...r-computer.png
>
> 2) You can use the Vista DVD or F8 to the Options Menu to try the
> bootrec.exe tool switches:
>
> How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to
> troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392
>
> Windows Vista no longer starts, and Startup Repair does not fix problem
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934540
>
> The commands I use are:
>
> bootrec /Rebuild BCD
> bootrec /fixmbr
> bootrec /Fixboot
>
> _________________
>
> They can either be used from a command prompt reached from the Vista DVD or
> you can F8 to the options menu and select Safe Mode with Command:
>
> A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP/and Vista
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/
>
> 3) You can F8 to the Options menu and try 3 Safe Modes to reach a system
> restore point, and you can also try Last Known Good Configuration. I
> recommend trying all 3 Safe Modes except with VGA because often one works
> when the others won't.
>
> Good luck,
>
> CH
>
>
> "Alainah" wrote in message news:...
> >I have the same problem. I have read the forums and there are only 2. This
> >seems to be a vista problem with an update. I have reset the computer bios
> >system and have gotten no where. Also, this seems to affect any computer be
> >it desktop or laptop. The update has been within the past four months due
> >to the start of online post. I have only received my desktop within the
> >past 2 and updated a week ago for my windows updates. I don't know what
> >causes the conflict for the startup, but I also cannot recover at any rate,
> >be it cd or safe mode. Before the blue screen there is a screen similar to
> >what safe mode would look like except it says startup with recovery or
> >start normally. Both give the blue screen with stop 0x0000c1fs
> >(0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000). I personally have forgotten
> >the computer language and would like help decoding if anyone knows or has
> >any further information on how to recover to a pervious state before the
> >update.
> >
> > thank you
>
>

Cheers for the response but I took the lazy way out and wiped the drive and
reinstalled. Data lost but most kept on network anyway. Thanks though

"echostar" wrote:

>
> Hi Y'all
>
> I am sure you are in for some work now. first get SystemRescueCD ISO
> from
> 'MAIN PAGE - SYSTEMRESCUECD' (HTTP://SYSRESCCD.ORG/MAIN_PAGE)[/B] AND
> BURN A COPY.
>
>
> YOU HAVE GOT TO BE PATIENT AND GET THE DRIVE MOUNTED. ON THE DELL
> INSPIRON 1720 I JUST DONE THE DRIVE IS SDA3 IT WILLBE THE LARGEST ONE.
>
> SET THE BIOS TO BOOT FROM THE CD/DVD DRIVE.
>
> IF YOU ARE NOT USED TO LINUX (LIKE ME) GET A BITDEFENDER RESCUE CD
> WITH AUTO UPDATE VIRUS HERE [B]'BITDEFENDER RESCUE CD WITH AUTO UPDATE
> VIRUS DEFINITION FEATURES' (http://tinyurl.com/d83klr)
>
> This will scan your system (Takes a very long time) or cancel the scan
> and work with the program.
>
> Note !!!! This will not find the TxfLog folder Note that there is a
> capitol "T" and a capitol "L" in the file. There is a file with that
> name but it is in all lowercase letters. That is not the file to
> remove.
>
> These instructions are here also 'Workaround for STOP 0x0000C1F5 /
> 0xC1F5 / C1F5 / BSOD / CLFS.SYS / KB946084 - Delmartian Technologies'
> (http://tinyurl.com/5wvrby)
>
> There is a lot of info at the site above.
>
> So, here's an overview of how I fixed my system. For part 1, you need a
> SystemRescueCD disc. Don't forget that Linux commands are
> case-sensitive, so pay careful attention to upper and lower case letters
> and spaces between items on the command line. Also note that several of
> these file names contain dollar signs ($), and the $ must be escaped
> from interpretation by the shell by preceding it immediately with a
> backslash (\), e.g. "\$foo" when referring to a file named $foo.
>
> 1 Boot the SystemRescueCD disc, answering any localization questions as
> required, until you get to a shell prompt.
>
> 2 Mount your hard drive at /mnt/windows using ntfs-3g, e.g. "ntfs-3g
> /dev/sda1 /mnt/windows". You may have to "ls /dev/hd*" or "ls /dev/sd*"
> or "fdisk -l" to figure out the correct device to mount. If you are
> using a RAID device for your root file system, run "dmraid -ay" to
> attempt to mount all available RAID file systems, then "ls /dev/mapper"
> and look for your device. Also, if the NTFS file system is corrupted
> (which it probably is if you are reading this post) you may have to add
> the "-o force" flag to the mount, e.g. "ntfs-3g /dev/sda1 /mnt/windows
> -o force".
>
> 3 Verify that you have the correct file system mounted by "ls
> /mnt/windows". You should see the content of "C:" or whatever is your
> boot drive in Windows... if you don't, repeat Step 2 until you mount the
> correct device.
>
> 4 Navigate to the first hidden folder: "cd /mnt/windows/\$Extend". Note
> the backslash before the $; that is important as it keeps the command
> shell from interpreting the $ (it is really part of the file name).
>
> 5 Navigate to the second hidden folder: type "cd \$RmMetadata". Once
> again, note that the $ is escaped with a backslash.
> 6 Type "ls". Among the files/folders listed you should see "$TxfLog".
> Take a deep breath and recursively remove the $TxfLog file: "rm -rf
> \$TxfLog". Once again, note that the $ is escaped with a backslash.
> Use "ls" to verify that it has been deleted. (You should see the same
> listing as in Step 6 except the $TxfLog folder is now missing.)
> Type "cd /"
> Type "umount /mnt/windows" to cleanly unmount your NTFS filesystem.
> Type "init 6" to reboot, removing the CD when appropriate.
>
> At this point, your system will no longer bluescreen, but it may not
> boot, either. To fix that, here's part 2, for which you'll need a Vista
> DVD.
> Boot the Vista DVD and choose "Repair my computer".
> When the system looks for Vista installations to repair, it probably
> won't find any. Don't panic; just click Next.
> In the System Recovery Options list, choose Startup Repair. The system
> will process for a minute or two, then state that it needs to reboot to
> finish its repair. Allow it to reboot.
> Remove the DVD at the appropriate time and allow the system to boot
> from the hard drive.
> If the system complains that it was not shut down properly, choose
> "boot normally".
> You may have to repeat steps 12-16 up to five times to "convince" the
> system to rebuild itself. If the system gets "stuck" during the rebuild
> process for more than an hour or so, force it to reboot (hit the reset
> switch or power-cycle the system) and try again.
>
> That's it. With any luck at all you should have a bootable system
> again.
>
> The STOP 0x0000C1F5 bug is a nasty one, and I am confident that
> Microsoft will release a hotfix and/or Windows Update for it soon. In
> the meantime, if you are experiencing the problem, I hope this article
> helps to get you running again.
>
> Hope this gets it going for you! If you end up with another black
> screen try here 'Error message when you start Windows Vista:
> "The Windows Boot Configuration Data file is missing required
> information"' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391/en-us)
>
> There is fix at Microsoft on the 0x0000C1F5. It is not final and you
> have to apply for it and you will get 2 passwords to access it to run.
>
> But what really sucks is you hav to have your system running to apply
> the fix!!!!!
>
> Nothing else from microsoft!!! except "we will fix it in Vista service
> pack 2.
> Ya Right
>
> Good Luck
>
> echostar
>
>
>

Thanks You so much. It worked perfectly
Thought is was a more serious problem...

"echostar" wrote:

>
> Hi Y'all
>
> I am sure you are in for some work now. first get SystemRescueCD ISO
> from
> 'MAIN PAGE - SYSTEMRESCUECD' (HTTP://SYSRESCCD.ORG/MAIN_PAGE)[/B] AND
> BURN A COPY.
>
>
> YOU HAVE GOT TO BE PATIENT AND GET THE DRIVE MOUNTED. ON THE DELL
> INSPIRON 1720 I JUST DONE THE DRIVE IS SDA3 IT WILLBE THE LARGEST ONE.
>
> SET THE BIOS TO BOOT FROM THE CD/DVD DRIVE.
>
> IF YOU ARE NOT USED TO LINUX (LIKE ME) GET A BITDEFENDER RESCUE CD
> WITH AUTO UPDATE VIRUS HERE [B]'BITDEFENDER RESCUE CD WITH AUTO UPDATE
> VIRUS DEFINITION FEATURES' (http://tinyurl.com/d83klr)
>
> This will scan your system (Takes a very long time) or cancel the scan
> and work with the program.
>
> Note !!!! This will not find the TxfLog folder Note that there is a
> capitol "T" and a capitol "L" in the file. There is a file with that
> name but it is in all lowercase letters. That is not the file to
> remove.
>
> These instructions are here also 'Workaround for STOP 0x0000C1F5 /
> 0xC1F5 / C1F5 / BSOD / CLFS.SYS / KB946084 - Delmartian Technologies'
> (http://tinyurl.com/5wvrby)
>
> There is a lot of info at the site above.
>
> So, here's an overview of how I fixed my system. For part 1, you need a
> SystemRescueCD disc. Don't forget that Linux commands are
> case-sensitive, so pay careful attention to upper and lower case letters
> and spaces between items on the command line. Also note that several of
> these file names contain dollar signs ($), and the $ must be escaped
> from interpretation by the shell by preceding it immediately with a
> backslash (\), e.g. "\$foo" when referring to a file named $foo.
>
> 1 Boot the SystemRescueCD disc, answering any localization questions as
> required, until you get to a shell prompt.
>
> 2 Mount your hard drive at /mnt/windows using ntfs-3g, e.g. "ntfs-3g
> /dev/sda1 /mnt/windows". You may have to "ls /dev/hd*" or "ls /dev/sd*"
> or "fdisk -l" to figure out the correct device to mount. If you are
> using a RAID device for your root file system, run "dmraid -ay" to
> attempt to mount all available RAID file systems, then "ls /dev/mapper"
> and look for your device. Also, if the NTFS file system is corrupted
> (which it probably is if you are reading this post) you may have to add
> the "-o force" flag to the mount, e.g. "ntfs-3g /dev/sda1 /mnt/windows
> -o force".
>
> 3 Verify that you have the correct file system mounted by "ls
> /mnt/windows". You should see the content of "C:" or whatever is your
> boot drive in Windows... if you don't, repeat Step 2 until you mount the
> correct device.
>
> 4 Navigate to the first hidden folder: "cd /mnt/windows/\$Extend". Note
> the backslash before the $; that is important as it keeps the command
> shell from interpreting the $ (it is really part of the file name).
>
> 5 Navigate to the second hidden folder: type "cd \$RmMetadata". Once
> again, note that the $ is escaped with a backslash.
> 6 Type "ls". Among the files/folders listed you should see "$TxfLog".
> Take a deep breath and recursively remove the $TxfLog file: "rm -rf
> \$TxfLog". Once again, note that the $ is escaped with a backslash.
> Use "ls" to verify that it has been deleted. (You should see the same
> listing as in Step 6 except the $TxfLog folder is now missing.)
> Type "cd /"
> Type "umount /mnt/windows" to cleanly unmount your NTFS filesystem.
> Type "init 6" to reboot, removing the CD when appropriate.
>
> At this point, your system will no longer bluescreen, but it may not
> boot, either. To fix that, here's part 2, for which you'll need a Vista
> DVD.
> Boot the Vista DVD and choose "Repair my computer".
> When the system looks for Vista installations to repair, it probably
> won't find any. Don't panic; just click Next.
> In the System Recovery Options list, choose Startup Repair. The system
> will process for a minute or two, then state that it needs to reboot to
> finish its repair. Allow it to reboot.
> Remove the DVD at the appropriate time and allow the system to boot
> from the hard drive.
> If the system complains that it was not shut down properly, choose
> "boot normally".
> You may have to repeat steps 12-16 up to five times to "convince" the
> system to rebuild itself. If the system gets "stuck" during the rebuild
> process for more than an hour or so, force it to reboot (hit the reset
> switch or power-cycle the system) and try again.
>
> That's it. With any luck at all you should have a bootable system
> again.
>
> The STOP 0x0000C1F5 bug is a nasty one, and I am confident that
> Microsoft will release a hotfix and/or Windows Update for it soon. In
> the meantime, if you are experiencing the problem, I hope this article
> helps to get you running again.
>
> Hope this gets it going for you! If you end up with another black
> screen try here 'Error message when you start Windows Vista:
> "The Windows Boot Configuration Data file is missing required
> information"' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391/en-us)
>
> There is fix at Microsoft on the 0x0000C1F5. It is not final and you
> have to apply for it and you will get 2 passwords to access it to run.
>
> But what really sucks is you hav to have your system running to apply
> the fix!!!!!
>
> Nothing else from microsoft!!! except "we will fix it in Vista service
> pack 2.
> Ya Right
>
> Good Luck
>
> echostar
>
>
>

You're welcome.