Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b can occur in a computer due to several reasons. We will go through the steps required to solve this problem.
1. Regedit modification
2. Registry Scan.
3. Load Last Known Good Configuration
4. Rollback Faulty Driver
5. Change BIOS Settings
6. Clean the Junk Files and Unnecessary Stuff
Regedit modification
In order to fix Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b, you have to configure the registry as shown below:
1. Click Start, type RegEdit and press ENTER to open Registry Editor.
2. Browse any of the following locations:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServicesMsahci
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServicesIastorV
3. Double click the string named Start.
4. Enter 0 value.
5. Close the Registry Editor.
Start a Registry Scan
Incorrect registry modifications may result in Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b. You have to configure the registry properly in order to fix the problem.
Load Last Known Good Configuration
The Last Known Good Configuration option lets you restore the registry state to an earlier working state and thereby solves Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b.
1. Restart your computer.
2. Press F8 key to see the Boot Options screen.
3. Select the option Last Known Good Configuration and press ENTER.
Roll back Faulty Driver
A malfunctioning device driver may cause Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b. You have to roll it back in order to fix the problem. The instructions are as follows:
1. Click Start, type Device Manager and press ENTER.
2. Expand your computer name, and the driver that is malfunctioning. The best way to identify a malfunctioning driver is the cross symbol in yellow color before its name.
3. Right click it, and select Properties option.
4. Click Properties option.
5. Click Driver tab.
6. Click Rollback Driver button.
Change BIOS Settings
Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b may be appearing due to improperly set-up BIOS Settings. Change them properly in order to troubleshoot the problem.
1. Restart your computer.
2. Press F2 or Delete key.
3. Select the Drivers tab.
4. Select SATA Operation option.
5. Select the option RAID Auto/ ATA rather than RAID Auto/ AHCI.
6. Save the settings.
Clean the Junk Files and Unnecessary Stuff
The temporary files stored on your computer may also cause Windows 7 Error 0x0000007b. They occupy a large amount of your disk space and generate problems. You have to clean them using the System Cleaner feature of a System Utilities software.
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