Windows Error Codes for Vista

0xc0000034
A '0xc0000034' error will occur when Vista is first started and is accompanied by the message 'The Windows Boot Configuration Data file is missing required information.' Two things cause this condition: Either the 'Boot\BCD' file is missing or damaged, or the Windows Boot Manager is not in the Boot Configuration Data. Fix this error by using the 'Startup Repair' option on the Windows Vista CD.
0x0000007B
Stop errors are usually accompanied by the infamous 'Blue Screen' and an error message preceded by the word 'STOP.' This screen can pop up unexpectedly and is often attributed to bad memory. The '0x0000007B' Stop error happens during a Windows Vista installation. It basically means that the setup program is having difficulty accessing the hard drive that contains the startup files. Often the cause is the inability to load the proper driver for the hard disk controller. If the driver doesn't load, the hard drive can't be read. Other causes of this error are a bad hard drive and a loose cable.
0x000000A5
The '0x000000A5' error usually indicates incompatibility between the Basic Input/Output System and the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. Additionally, other incompatible drivers, peripherals and hardware will produce this error. It surfaces while upgrading to Vista from a previous operating system or installing Vista on an older machine. The easy fix is to contact your PC manufacturer to obtain a BIOS update. Disconnect newly installed hardware, especially any not supported by Vista or the manufacturer. Microsoft recommends rolling back to the previous operating system and attempting the upgrade again.
0x00000024
Vista will encounter the '0x00000024' error while trying to access the hard disk. Driver incompatibility is one cause, but it's more likely the file system or partition is corrupted. Use the Windows Vista installation disc to run Recovery Mode: Insert the disc before startup and press any key. At the command prompt, type 'chkdsk drive: /r'. Replace 'drive' with the appropriate drive letter, usually 'C'.