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Windows XP is undoubtedly the most stable and user friendly platform released by Microsoft till date. Even though it lacks the visual splendour of its successors, it continues to be the most sought after OS of the times, thanks to its sheer efficiency and performance. However, as with any other OS, XP is too prone to err, and can give you a dreadfully hard time.

In this post, we give you a comprehensive account on how to resolve a particular kind of error that you might encounter immediately after installing Windows XP, namely the Stop C0000218 error.

The ‘Stop C0000218’ Error in Windows XP

As said earlier, the “STOP: c0000218 {Registry File Failure}” is one that could be encountered immediately after installing Windows XP on your computer. As the Microsoft tech support team points out, this error is a known issue, and has occurred to many a user. As such, you’re simply not alone. The triggering factor could either be an incompatible hard drive, or in the worst case a faulty hard disk. Nevertheless, the issue can be quite easily resolved. Let’s see how.

The Resolution

According to the Microsoft tech support crew, the following tricks and tweaks would help you resolve the issue at hand:

1. Begin by verifying whether your hardware devices are compatible with Windows XP. You can easily do this via the Microsoft marketplace website.
2. In case your hardware is compatible but still not working, you may rely on the automated Recovery Console of your OS. For this, all you need to do is insert the Windows XP CD before starting your PC. Upon being asked whether you want to “Repair or Recover“, press the “R” key on your keyboard.
3. Supply your Admin password; and choose the “chkdsk” command line. Type “chkdsk /r” (without quotes) and press “Enter” to check your hard disks for errors.
   

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4. In case any errors are detected, type the command “chkdsk /f“, whereby the system shall attempt to mend any broken drives.
5. Once the disk fix has been performed, restart your PC and run the Windows XP setup again.
6. If the setup again fails, it can be concluded that your hard disk needs to be replaced.

The above account would surely prove helpful in overcoming the ‘Stop C0000218’ error on your Windows XP computer. For any further assistance, do get in touch with Microsoft support.