Windows XP SP3 on AMD based computers "Error Code 0X0000007E"

SP3 installed on AMD based computer causes no boot issues with 0x0000007E error message.

Ususally the issue occurs on HP/Compaq computers with AMD Processor. As of now updates from HP and Microsoft is taking care of the issue.

If the issue still persists on one of your computer follow the steps to resolve the issue.

Start  the computer in safe mode

Open regsitry editor

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Intelppm

Change the value of Start to 4, right click on Start, select Modify, change the value in Value Data Box to 4

Click ok, exit registry editor and then restart the computer.