windows server 2016 critical process died

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Hello every one

I have Windows server 2016 installed on Hardware, after update reboot received "critical process died" blue screen, not able to boot any more

I've tried sfc /scannow ,can't solve it
iv also tried using:

[FONT=&quot]DISM /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /scanhealth. Successful [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DISM /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /checkhealth. not Successful[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DISM /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /restorehealth not Successful

also online DISM not working


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Hi. . .

"Critical Process Died" - the closest bugcheck that I know of would be 0xf4 = CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION

A 0xf4 BSOD indicates that a process or thread crucial to system operation has unexpectedly exited or been terminated (killed/died).

Hard drive failure or RAM failure often is the culprit in 0xf4 BSODs.

You'll have to run some hardware diagnostic tests. I would start with the HDD diagnostic test, then do RAM.

Both tests are DOS-based, so Windows does not load during boot-up. You will be booting from your system's DVD/CD drive, so you may need to change the "firing order" (the order in which the system determines which device to boot from first -- e.g., the HDD, USB, DVD/CD drive, etc... ).

Make sure that the DVD/CD drive is first in the firing order.

If the system [seems to] skips the DVD/CD drive and attempts to boot from the internal HDD, then there is a problem with the CD disc itself or perhaps a problem with the DVD/CD drive.

I have found that the CD-R type CD discs work best.

Here are CD-R discs available from Amazon (sorted by lowest price first + FREE shipping) - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_...qid=1542487576&bbn=172458&sort=price-asc-rank

From Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/cd-r-discs

These are among the cheapest CD discs that I see at Walmart (not including shipping costs) -
◊ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Memorex-...isc-Spindle-With-Hang-Tab-And-Marker/10730661
◊ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Memorex-32020016658-700-MB-CD-R-Disc-Blister-Multicolor-10-Pack/47488105
◊ https://www.walmart.com/ip/MEMOREX-5PACK-COOL-COLORS-CD-R/15050481
◊ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maxell-M...hguid=f9f1ed77-653-167234c154c891&athena=true
◊ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Verbatim...hguid=b8c17fb3-d08-167234c9e45978&athena=true

Walmart - under $5.00 - (watch out for shipping costs) - https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/cd-r-d...175&facet=price:0+-+$5&ps=40&sort=best_seller

I would not advise buying refurbished CD discs.

You'll need at least two (2) CD-R discs -- one for the HDD SeaTools test and one for the RAM memtest86+ test; a few others in case of mistakes/errors.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2
 
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jcgriff2 said:
Hi. . .

"Critical Process Died" - the closest bugcheck that I know of would be 0xf4 = CRITICAL_OBJECT_TERMINATION

A 0xf4 BSOD indicates that a process or thread crucial to system operation has unexpectedly exited or been terminated (killed/died).

Hard drive failure or RAM failure often is the culprit in 0xf4 BSODs.

You'll have to run some hardware diagnostic tests. I would start with the HDD diagnostic test, then do RAM.

Both tests are DOS-based, so Windows does not load during boot-up. You will be booting from your system's DVD/CD drive, so you may need to change the "firing order" (the order in which the system determines which device to boot from first -- e.g., the HDD, USB, DVD/CD drive, etc... ).

Make sure that the DVD/CD drive is first in the firing order.

If the system [seems to] skips the DVD/CD drive and attempts to boot from the internal HDD, then there is a problem with the CD disc itself or perhaps a problem with the DVD/CD drive.

I have found that the CD-R type CD discs work best.

Here are CD-R discs available from Amazon (sorted by lowest price first + FREE shipping) - https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank?fst=as:off&rh=n:172282,n:!493964,n:281407,n:281408,n:172458,p_76:1249137011&qid=1542487576&bbn=172458&sort=price-asc-rank

From Walmart - CD-R Discs - Walmart.com

These are among the cheapest CD discs that I see at Walmart (not including shipping costs) -
◊ 52x CD-R Media - Walmart.com
◊ Memorex 32020016658 700 MB CD-R Disc Blister - Multicolor - 10-Pack - Walmart.com
◊ Memorex Cool Colors CD-R 52X 700MB 80 min (5 Pack) - Walmart.com
◊ Maxell Music CD-R Media 625132 - Walmart.com
◊ VERBATIM CD-R BRAND SLVR 10pk 700MB/52X BULK BOX - Walmart.com

Walmart - under $5.00 - (watch out for shipping costs) - https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/cd-r-discs?cat_id=3944_3951_132959_645319_127175&facet=price:0+-+$5&ps=40&sort=best_seller

I would not advise buying refurbished CD discs.

You'll need at least two (2) CD-R discs -- one for the HDD SeaTools test and one for the RAM memtest86+ test; a few others in case of mistakes/errors.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2
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So you dont know anything about his error but yet you reply and your post ends up being a CD-R buying guide for Walmart?? in 2018 no less? Microsoft MVP folks

I registered only to be able to reply to what is one of the most ridiculous posts on a support forum I have ever seen. I would have ended up killing myself if I didnt.
 
Bastille said:
So you dont know anything about his error but yet you reply and your post ends up being a CD-R buying guide for Walmart?? in 2018 no less? Microsoft MVP folks

I registered only to be able to reply to what is one of the most ridiculous posts on a support forum I have ever seen. I would have ended up killing myself if I didnt.
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This sounds more like you're trying to bash Microsoft MVP folks and put them in a negative spotlight.

If you'd knew what this is all about, which would require years of experience from your end, you would realize that jcgriff2's post is accurate. Critical process died, or 0xEF, has the same common causes as 0xF4.
 
This thread was almost 2 years old when Bastille posted.
 
axe0 said:
This sounds more like you're trying to bash Microsoft MVP folks and put them in a negative spotlight.

If you'd knew what this is all about, which would require years of experience from your end, you would realize that jcgriff2's post is accurate. Critical process died, or 0xEF, has the same common causes as 0xF4.
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Yeah well guess what, I do have years experience in this. So while the big shot MVP is teaching people how to buy refurbished CD-Rs (what in the actual ****??) I will share the solution below.

In my case the issue occurred running esxi 6.0 with a 2016 Server. To resolve mount the vmdk in a working windows VM. Navigate to windows/system32/config. Back up your 5 active registry hives and load the default hives. Shutdown your working VM. Unmount the VMDK from the temporary vm and boot your problem VM with the reset registry.
 
A few things.

Like Philc43 mentioned, responding to a thread that's nearly two years old? Not many do that and those who do usually do that to express their gratitude.

I do not know your experience, but if your experience is anything like mine then we both know your solution is a solution, not the solution. There's never 'the' solution with this kind of issue. Your solution is also one that's specific and only applicable if the Windows server is on a VM, I'm glad it helped you, though.

Look at the overall picture of the post and don't nitpick. The cd buying part is there merely to help simplify the process of performing tests to troubleshoot and diagnose the cause of the boot crash. The cd part could probably have been replaced with a USB part, but with some bad luck you would still need to buy a good bootable USB stick and then jcgriff2 would undoubtedly have provided a guide to purchasing a good one.
 
axe0 said:
A few things.

Like Philc43 mentioned, responding to a thread that's nearly two years old? Not many do that and those who do usually do that to express their gratitude.

I do not know your experience, but if your experience is anything like mine then we both know your solution is a solution, not the solution. There's never 'the' solution with this kind of issue. Your solution is also one that's specific and only applicable if the Windows server is on a VM, I'm glad it helped you, though.

Look at the overall picture of the post and don't nitpick. The cd buying part is there merely to help simplify the process of performing tests to troubleshoot and diagnose the cause of the boot crash. The cd part could probably have been replaced with a USB part, but with some bad luck you would still need to buy a good bootable USB stick and then jcgriff2 would undoubtedly have provided a guide to purchasing a good one.
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Hopefully he will also clear up any refurbished usb drive questions too.
 
I realize this post is from 2018. But unlike CD-Rs it is realistic that the issue may still pop up 2 years later. Consider it refurbished.
 
No further making fun of others.

Thread closed.
 
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