[OldBuzzard]

I have 12 OS partitions (6x98SE & 6xXP Pro SP2) that are managed by an application called HyperOS2002. All of the OSs are up-to-date with drivers, OS updates, etc. I have 1 98SE, and 1 XP partion that are just basic installs that are kept up-to-date for backup/cloning purposes.

I'm having a recurring problem with just one of the XP partitions. I use it strictly for 3 FPS games: Halflife, Unreal, and Castle Wolfensteine. I don't use this partition all that often, but sometimes just for 'stress relief' it's fun to go in with all the 'cheats' and just kill/blow up stuff.

The problem is (and it's happened about 3 times now) is that I'll boot to that system, and it will:

1: Start a normal boot.

2: Get to the XP 'loading' screen.

3. Screen will go black and stay that way for a abnormal amount of time.

4. Give me a BLUE screen with:

STOP: c000021a {Fatal System Error}
The windows logon process system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of 0xc0000139 (0x00000000 0x00000000)
The system has shutdown


After that I can only use the reset button to re-boot with a Win98 startup floppy, and then start another 'good' OS.

I'm getting tired of cloning that system and re-re-re-re-installing the 3 games. Is there any way to repair that error?

I've looked at the MS knowledge base, and really didn't see anything that 'gave me a clue'.

Also, this is always on the same partition of the HDD. Is it possible that there is an area on the HDD that is causing this?

Any help would be gratefully accepted.

[PangingJr]

0xC000021A: STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED
http://aumha.org/win5/kbestop.php#0x21a

Internet Explorer Maintenance Policies May Cause an Access Violation in Winlogon
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318666&sd=RMVP

[OldBuzzard]

No help there...all they say to do is to get the latest 'service pack', and I'm already there in ALL on my OS partitions.

[PangingJr]

How to troubleshoot a "STOP 0xC000021A" error
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/156669/EN-US/

[PangingJr]

how's it going ?

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if the above does not help, here's more info about this stop error code, it may help you locating and resolving the problem

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...d_stp_mtgk.asp

Resolving the Problem

The following suggestions are specific to Stop 0x21A errors.

* Stop 0xC000021A messages occur in a user-mode process and the most common causes are third-party applications. If the error occurred after installing a new or updated device driver, system service, or third-party application, you need to remove, disable, or roll back the driver, or uninstall the new software. Contact the software manufacturer about a possible update.
* System file mismatch caused by partially restoring the system from backup media might cause this error (some backup programs do not restore files that they determine are in use). Always use backup software that is Windows XP Professional compatible.
* If SYSTEM account permissions were altered, follow the procedures below to regain access to the boot partition:
1. Perform a parallel Windows XP Professional installation onto a separate partition or drive. Do not use the original drive and folder names because the new Windows XP Professional installation overwrites previous settings. Complete the second installation.
2. In the Run dialog box, in the Open box, type: c:
3. Right-click the original Windows XP Professional systemroot folder, and then click Properties.
4. Click the Security tab, and then grant the local SECURITY account full control of the systemroot folder and its subfolders.
5. Restart the system, and then select the original Windows XP Professional installation from the startup menu.

Stop messages do not always point to the root of the problem, but they do provide important clues that you or a trained support technician can use to identify and troubleshoot a problem.
For more information about troubleshooting concepts, troubleshooting strategies, and the types of information to record when diagnosing problems, see "Troubleshooting Concepts and Strategies" - http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...a_trb_ersf.asp

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