Unknown hardware error code C0000b6d

I've been browsing the other hardware error codes and have not seen this exact one. My system is a Dell Dimension 8400. This happened directly after a notice flashed on the screen that Avast found a threat, but there wasn't anything I had to do.  Then poof the blue screen of death with the 'unknown hardware error code c0000b6d.

After that hand, stopping and restarting I get only the Dell screen flash then a high cursor flashing screen left. Cannot get in Mode safe on reboot... just cursed cursor.
Keyboard strokes are nothing. Help! Katydidtoo

Hi Katydidtoo,

1. do you have the Windows XP installation CD?

Method 1

It is possible that the hard disk has errors that need to be repaired by using the Windows XP CD.

If you have the Windows XP CD then I suggest that you run chkdsk on the computer to analyze and repair corrupt errors on the hard drive.

CHKDSK is available in the Windows Recovery Console and can be a very valuable tool in the treatment of a system that will not start correctly. The use of the Recovery Console is discussed elsewhere, but note that many systems have been rescued by the command chkdsk C: /R Recovery Console there are only two: / p: performs a comprehensive check of the drive and corrects any errors. Does not check if bad sectors / a: locates bad sectors and recovers readable information

See the Microsoft article below to find out how to start into the recovery console and try the steps above.

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console for advanced users

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314058

Method 2

If the previous step fails, then check out the Microsoft article and try the steps mentioned below.

How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

I hope this helps!

Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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