A corrupt Windows registry can prevent your computer from restarting, shutting down, or not booting at all. If you see a registry error message, fix it as soon as possible with our list of solutions below to prevent your device from being bricked.
How to Repair Corrupt Registry in Windows 10
Registry errors are most common when the computer is shutting down. Possible causes of Windows registry errors include:
If there is a problem with the Windows registry, you may see a system hive error or an error message that resembles one of the following:
Other variations of registry errors typically include terms like "CONFIG," "Stop 0xc0000218," or "hive error." Regardless of the error message you see, the steps to fix it are essentially the same.
