1. Run Automatic Startup Repair
- Boot into Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
- Go to Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Repair
- Let Windows automatically fix boot and registry issues
2. Restore Registry Backup
- In WinRE, open Command Prompt
- Navigate to:
- C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack
- Copy the backup files to the main Config folder
- Restart your PC
3. Repair System and Registry Files
- In WinRE, open Command Prompt (Admin)
- Run:
sfc /scannow
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
- These commands repair corrupted system and registry dependencies
4. Check Disk Health
- In Command Prompt, run:
- chkdsk C: /f /r
- Replace C: with your system drive if different
- Reboot after the scan completes
5. Remove Malware
- Perform a Full Scan and an Offline Scan using Windows Security
- Use tools like Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit for deeper malware removal
6. Uninstall Recent Updates or Applications
- Go to Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features
- Uninstall updates or software added just before the BSOD started
- Reboot to check if stability is restored
7. Perform a System Restore
- Open System Restore in WinRE → Troubleshoot → Advanced Options
- Select a restore point before the issue occurred
- Complete the restoration process
8. Clean Install Windows
- Backup important files
- Perform a clean Windows installation to rebuild the registry and configuration files from scratch
The 0x00000071 (REGISTRY_CONFIGURATION_FILE) BSOD signals serious registry file corruption or inaccessibility, often tied to storage issues, failed updates, or malware.
To fix the problem:
- Use Startup Repair and registry backup restoration
- Repair system files using SFC and DISM
- Check disk health and scan for malware
If these solutions fail, replacing faulty hardware or performing a clean installation of Windows ensures long-term stability and prevents future registry-related crashes.