bad system config info

Are you yearning to dodge Bad System Config info errors? Then you should bet your time on this apt article. After rebooting multiple times, if the user still observes a blue screen with a sad smiley stating Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart then it is called a Blue Screen Error Of Death (BSOD). The exact error message will be the following way: Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you with a stop code as bad_config_info.

bad system config info

Apart from bad system config info, there are other stop codes too. For example:

• ALWAYS_LOOK_ON_THE_BRIGHT_SIDE_OF_LIFE
• APC_INDEX_MISMATCH
• BAD SYSTEM CONFIG INFO
• CRITIAL_PROCESS_DIED
• DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION
• DRIVER POWER STATE FAILURE
• DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
• DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
• HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
• INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE
• KERNEL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE
• MANUALLY_INITIATED_CRASH
• MEMORY MANAGEMENT
• SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED
• UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP
• UNMOUNTABLE BOOT VOLUME
• WDF_VIOLATION
• WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR

Better to solve all the stop codes asap because they lead to data loss. The current article describes what causes the bad_config_info error and how to fix it.

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Reasons for this error to pop up:

The user needs to understand that this bad system config info error arises from both software and hardware problems. If this error is thrown out by hardware issues such as memory backup and hard disk corruption, loose wire winding, and port. Users must replace hardware or call expert technicians to repair the computer.

But luckily, this error is more likely due to a software problem. The software problems are in the form of problematic updates and software incompatibility, incorrect Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files, damaged registry, corrupted RAM, bad drivers, etc.

And there are a few other reasons which exhibit the bad_config_info error in Windows 7/8/10:

• Due to a corrupted hard disk drive.

• If the windows system files and registry files got corrupted.

• Incorrectly configured device drivers.

• If the driver does not support newly installed hardware.

• If the RAM is eroded.

Fixes for Windows 10, 8 and 7 computers:

Bad_system_config_error clearly indicates that there is an issue in the hard disk. By diagnosing and troubleshooting the issue, the PC may work. The user can solve this problem both manually or take the assistance of partition manager software.

Manual check using the command prompt:

• Once the command prompt pops out using the start menu and type chkdsk C: /r and press enter. This checks the corrupted hard drive files and fixes them. Now type exit and come out from the command prompt.

Now restart the PC to check whether the error still persists or not.

Taking the help of partition manager software:

The user can take the services of EaseUS partition manager. This a free downloadable software that extends its support in performing various jobs:

• Resize and move the partitions.
• Extend system drive.
• Copy disk and partition.
• Merge the partitions.
• Split the partitions.
• Redistribute free space.
• Recover the partitions.

• To locate the disk errors, click on EaseUS Partition Master which is downloaded onto the PC. Then right-click on the partition of the disk that the user wants to check and choose Check File System option from the drop-down menu.

• In the  Check File System dialogue box, enable the option Try to fix errors if found and click on  Start.

• The software will start scanning the partition file system on the disk. Click on the Finish button once the task gets completed.

If the user cannot boot the PC by following the above steps. There is another way that can be done by a WinPE bootable disk.

Steps to create WinPE bootable disk from EaseUS Partition Master:

• Users who are in difficulty in troubleshooting the disks/ partitions on the PC can download the EaseUS partition manager product which has the WinPE feature and this special feature is specific to this partition manager alone.

• The user should connect the drive like a USB drive, flash drive, or a CD/DVD disc allotting storage space to create a bootable disk.

• Run the EaseUS Partition Master and click on the WinPE Creator option on the top-right of the EaseUS Partition window.

• Then the user can check the USB or CD/DVD option from the window Create WinPE Bootable Disk.  If the user doesn’t have any of the above flash drives or disks available, then save the ISO file to a local drive and later burn it to storage space. And click on the Proceed button.

• The above process creates a WinPE bootable disk which is ready to troubleshoot the errors.

• After producing a WinPE bootable disk from another error-free computer that is running with the same configuration as the present PC. Now connect this bootable drive which is in the form of a USB or SD card to the system and try to boot the PC from this disk. Along with it connect another new storage device to the PC.

• Open the EaseUS Partition Master wizard, where the user can directly perform a copy operation to copy partition data into a new storage device.

• Then do a Check File System from EaseUS Partition Master and fix the hard drive error. After this process, reboot the PC and reuse the computer.

Resolve bad config error using CMD commands:

• The user can apply the below command lines for any windows 10/8/7 PC to fix the  Bad_System_Config_Info error.

• Open the Command Prompt after booting from a Windows 10/8/7 USB/DVD.

• Type cd C:\Windows\System32\config in the command prompt and press Enter.

•  Follow the below commands one by one by pressing the Enter key and renaming these files with .old postfix:

ren C:\Windows\System32\config\DEFAULT DEFAULT.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SAM SAM.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SECURITY SECURITY.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE SOFTWARE.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM SYSTEM.old

• Type the below commands again one by one manually and press Enter to copy registry backup files to your current registry folder. And this will enable the manual restore the Windows registry:

copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\DEFAULT C:\Windows\System32\config\
copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SAM C:\Windows\System32\config\
copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SECURITY C:\Windows\System32\config\
copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SYSTEM C:\Windows\System32\config\
copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SOFTWARE C:\Windows\System32\config\

If the user finds out that the above command lines are not working, then the user can open notepad by typing the notepad.exe program in the run command window. Then go to File and click on Open. And then go to the boot system and follow the path: windows > System32 > config. This displays all the files and the user can rename them so they can be restored for future use. Then move to the RegBack folder to copy all files and paste them into the config folder.

• Again restart the PC and check whether the error is retained or not.

Update device drivers:

• The user can go to the Device Manager option by pressing Windows + X keys. Under the device manager window, expand the directory of Disk drives. Select a drive and update the drive by right-clicking on it. Now click on the Update driver option in the drop-down menu. This updates all the drivers.

Utilize the Last known good configuration option:

The user can try the Last known good configuration option from Advanced Boot Options:

Windows 10/8 users:

• Click on the Start and after selecting the Power option, press and hold the Shift button to select Restart.

• Now choose the Troubleshoot. Then click on Advanced Options. and choose the Start Up Settings option.

• And again click on Restart.

• After restarting Windows, the user sees the Advanced Boot Options window. This window contains possibilities like Safe Mode, Safe Mode with networking, etc which troubleshoot or diagnose the issues. From those possibilities, the user selects the Last known good configuration (Advanced) option by moving the arrow keys up and down on the keyboard and hits Enter.

Windows 7/old version users:

• After starting the PC, press and hold function key F8. Where a black screen pops up with white text on it.

• When the advanced boot options menu in black screen appears, select Last known good configuration (Advanced) with the arrow keys on your keyboard and press Enter.

Use Windows Memory Diagnostic to repair the corrupted RAM:

• Open Start and type Memory Diagnostic. Then choose Windows Memory Diagnostic option or the user can go by pressing Windows + R Keys on the keyboard and type mdsched.exe in the run window.

• In the Windows Memory Diagnostic interface, select on Restart now and check for problems (recommended) option.

The PC will be restarted and scan the RAM related memory problems automatically. This scanning may take a few minutes. After scanning, it throws out a few errors. Then it is time to contact the computer manufacturer resolving the bad system config error.

Use Boot Configuration Data Edit Command:

• Factors that contribute to bad_system_config error are an improper number of processors, wrong memory value, and overheating caused by more processors. Sometimes, the abnormal value of memory will curb the system to boot up. BCDedit commands resolve the mentioned memory-related issues.

• Enter the WinRE interface and navigate to Troubleshoot option and then select Advanced Options. And now the user can open cmd.exe to type the following two command lines: bcdedit/deletevalue {default} numproc, bcdedit/deletevalue {default} truncatememory. After each command line press Enter key. After this procedure, the user can reboot the system to check whether the error is eliminated or not.

Uninstall Applications and Updates:

Bad_system_config_info arises due to incompatibility issues. This means, if any new application has been installed or windows update happens. In those cases, users should boot into safe mode to uninstall applications or stop the update.

How to enter WinRE:

• Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), will sort out the issues raised regarding the booting of operating systems.

• Click on the Start button then opt for the Settings option.

• Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings window and then select Update & Security.

• Click on the “Restart now” under the Recovery window which makes the user open the WinRE.

• The user can enter WinRE quickly by pressing the Shift key while clicking the Power option and Restart button.

Boot in the safe mode:

• Enter WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) and go to Troubleshoot and select Advanced options and choose Startup Settings.

• Click the F4 key on the keyboard and prefer Enable Safe Mode option, enabling the PC to enter into safe mode.

Uninstallation of applications in Safe Mode:

• Right-click on the PC and select the Properties option

• Click on the Control Panel Home at the upper left corner of the new pop-up window and select Programs and Features.

• To Uninstall, the updates right click on the application and uninstall it.

Uninstallation of updates:

• Click on the View installed updates on the above window and right-click on a troublesome update to uninstall it.

How to recover data under non-bootable conditions:

In non-bootable conditions, data can be recovered in the following ways:

• Install MiniTool Partition Wizard on a normal running computer. And then click on the Bootable Media option on the toolbar of the pop-up wizard window.

• Click on the WinPE-based media and then Choose media destination.

• Select the Boot in the Bios Setup Utility and boot the PC from the disk containing the burnt boot.iso file.

• After the booting process, MiniTool Partition Wizard will open automatically in a few seconds. Then, click on the Data Recovery option.

• Choose a drive(the original boot partition C) and then click on the Scan button.

• Click on the files that need to be recovered in the MiniTool Partition Wizard- Data Recovery and then click on the Save button.

Boot from the System Restore:

• Enter WinRE and go to Troubleshoot and click on the Advanced options as select System Restore.

• Follow the wizard to perform a system restore. If the users haven’t observed any system restore points in the System Restore window enable Show more restore points.

Conclusion:

To save the data loss, users can follow the above steps suggested for bad system config info by gossip funda to eliminate bad_system_config_info error. Happy debugging!