Error 0x0000c1f5 - can't even log on!

[RandyL]

Jay this is looking like a lost cause.

 

I suggest you make every attempt to backup as much data as you can at this point.

 

If you have an EIDE hard drive then slave it and pull off everything. If it's a SATA then hook it upvia a caddy or cable to copy your data off that way.

 

As this is looking like a case of a lost cause hooking your drive to another system via any means might be your best option at this point.

 

If you can do that then a reinstall might solve your problems.

[JayMina]

Okay, thank you for your replies. I will try that as soon as possible.

 

I can't believe it seems like a lost cause...

 

What really causes this error? If anyone knows?

[Goku]

Hello Jay. There is no certain known cause or solution for the problem though most people say they encountered the error after a failed Windows Vista update. Please try and see if you can get your data off safely.

 

Good Luck. :)

 

-- Goku

[JayMina]

Well sorry I haven't checked in a while, I ended up having tonnes of other stuff to do ...

 

I slaved it to another vista and all it did was go to the blue screen and crash dump.

 

It's not working so what should I do / try now? Or is this like the end for my hard drive?

[BeeCeeBee]

If it's a SATA then hook it up via a caddy or cable to copy your data off that way. - RandyL

 

I may have missed it but have you tried to connect via USB and then explore the contents for files?

[JayMina]

No, we don't have anything we can use to connect them via USB

[BeeCeeBee]

Again, this is a long thread so I may have missed it but can you tell us the specs (manufacturer and model etc. ) of the hard drive?

[JayMina]

Unfortunately all I can remember about it is that it's eMachines E4264, nvidia, intel core 2 duel that's about all I know. Sorry if that's little / no help.

 

Oh and on a side note, I tried connecting up a master xp and it didn't blue screen but went into a boot loop instead.

[BeeCeeBee]

According to Gateway your hard drive is SATA.

 

If your main concern is your data you should get the caddy recommended by RandyL and connect it to a working computer via the usb port on that machine. Your sole aim in doing this is to be able to explore the drive if you can and move the data onto discs or other removable storage.

 

If it cannot be recognised at all the disc may be too far gone.