The problem seems to be caused by following file : SPCMCON.SYS

The problem seems to be caused by following file : SPCMCON.SYS

Hi Sansonb,

This error is more popularly called the “Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)”. This is usually caused by corrupted system files and drivers. However, it can also be due to hardware failure such as an incompatible RAM and connection problems like lost cables and/or improperly inserted RAM.

The Stop 0x00000050 or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA means that the system is requesting or looking for a data which is not in the memory. In your case, it was the SPCMDCON.SYS which was doing it.

SPCMDCON.SYS is a device driver that manages disk partitions, registry hives, and video output.

Here are possible solutions to this type of error:

1. New Hardware – If you’ve recently added a new hardware, such as a RAM, remove it and restart the computer to determine if it’s the cause of the error. Also, check if the hardware is compatible with your current configuration.

2. New Driver and/or Software – If you’ve recently updated a driver or installed a new software/application, roll-back the driver or uninstall the software and restart the computer.

3. Properly fitted – If you’ve recently added a new hardware, such as a RAM, ensure that they are properly fitted or fastened to their place. Lost connections can disrupt the data communication which can corrupt or damage system files.

4. Last Known Good Configuration – Each time you shutdown the computer, the system saves the configuration like setting a restore point. You can try and have the computer load that last setting where it actually booted up correctly.

1. Restart your computer and as soon as it lights up hit F8 multiple times until you get to the Windows Advanced Options Menu
2. Choose Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
3. Choose your operating system.
4. Login as the Administrator if prompted

5. Do a System Restore from the command prompt – If you find that you are able to go into the Safe Mode, you may do a system restore from there.

• Restart your computer
• Once it lights up, press F8 and keep pressing until you see the Windows Advanced Option Menu
• Choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt
• At the Command Prompt, type C:windowssystem32restorerstrui.exe and press Enter.
• Follow the rest of the instructions given there to perform the System Restore process.

6. Recovery Console

• Restart your computer
• Once it lights up, press F12 and keep pressing until you see the options where to boot.
• Choose Boot from CD
• Once you see a blue screen that says Welcome to Setup. Press R to enter the Recovery Console.
• Choose the Windows installation and enter the Administrator password if asked.
• When you reach the command line, type CHDIR $NtUninstallKB977165$spuninst and then press Enter.
• Then type BATCH spuninst.txt
• Eject the Windows XP CD, type exit and then press Enter to restart your PC.

7. Recover data from any bad sector – If the physical part of your hard drive has been damaged, you're likely to see errors like this.

• Restart your computer
• Once it lights up, press F12 and keep pressing until you see the options where to boot.
• Choose Boot from CD
• When you reach the command line, type chkdsk /f /r and then press Enter.
• *chkdsk scans your hard drive for any damaged sectors and recover them if possible.
• Eject the Windows XP CD, type exit and then press Enter to restart your PC.

8. Virus Scan in Safe Mode – From following some of the solutions above, if you find that you are able to boot in Safe Mode, try a Virus scan from there. Most viruses are not operational in Safe and therefore can be detected while in Safe Mode.

• Restart your computer
• Once it lights up, press F8 and keep pressing until you see the Windows Advanced Option Menu
• Choose Safe Mode
• Once logged in, run a virus scan and fix or delete anything that comes up.

9. Repair Windows Installation – Aside from having bad sectors, there may be missing or corrupted system files. Those can be replaced using the Windows Setup CD.

• Restart your computer
• Once it lights up, press F12 and keep pressing until you see the options where to boot
• Choose Boot from CD
• In the blue "Welcome to Setup" screen, Press Enter to Setup
• Accept the license agreement
• Choose the Windows installation and press R to repair it
• Do not choose to boot from CD if asked Note: All your applications, files and settings will not be deleted. The Repair will only repair the system.

10. Sdbot Virus – There is a known virus that causes errors like the one that you are encountering. This virus creates a hidden process that closes system programs that are needed for diagnostic and configuration. This virus hides itself under different filenames and can restore them even if deleted.

Follow the suggested steps from Microsoft Support to remove this virus.