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Vista Error after installing Service Pack 1: 0×800410003

Aug 31

Posted by Admin in Troubleshooting, Windows Vista | No Comments


Microsoft Windows Vista may throw an error right after installing Vista Service Pack 1. This is usually a blue screen error with error code 0×800410003. If you encounter this error after installing SP1 on Vista, follow the steps below:

  1. Restart the computer
  2. While the computer is booting, tap the “F8” key to get the startup options screen
  3. On this screen, select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt“. Please note that your mouse would not function on this option screen. To select this option, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the option and press “Enter” once the option is highlighted.
  4. You will have to provide an “Administrator” password to login now.
  5. This will take you to a command prompt window with a blinking cursor. On this screen, type “net stop winmgmt” and press the “Enter” key
  6. Now type “DEL c:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository\*.*” and hit “Enter“
  7. Restart the computer again

This should resolve the Blue Screen issue on your computer.

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Tags: 0x800410003, Blue Screen, Error, Microsoft, Service Pack 1, SP1, Vista, windows

Apple Boot Camp: Blue screen on updating drivers for Windows XP

Aug 14

Posted by Admin in Apple | No Comments


As you would probably know, Boot Camp Assistant enables installation of and execution of Windows XP on Apple Mac machines. You can use this application to install hardware drivers. It allows users to copy Mac drivers on a CD and install them for use on Windows XP. These drivers allow users to use Mac built in function on Windows XP, such as Graphics, USB, audio, bluetooth and ethernet. Boot Camp requires system software updates to install updated drivers. However, sometimes you may get a Blue Screen (Microsoft trademark of serious issues) and you may not be able to update the drivers. If you encounter such issue, follow the steps below to resolve the issue at hand.

  1. Restart Windows XP
  2. Tap the F8 key on the keyboard while the computer is booting up
  3. It will take you to Windows Startup Options screen
  4. From this screen, select “Last Known Good Configuration” and press “Enter”
  5. Select the Operating System that you want to boot into
  6. It should take you to the Desktop screen of Windows XP
  7. Restart the computer again in Normal mode
  8. Now reinstall drivers from the Mac Drivers disk.

Please note that these steps have been tested only on Boot Camp 1.1.2

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Tags: Apple, Blue Screen, Boot Camp, drivers, Mac, macintosh, Windows XP