Resolve Bad Configurations Fast: End That Blue Screen Error Today

BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO is one of the common Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error on Windows system. If you’re experiencing this error, rest assured, you’re not alone. Many Windows users have this problem. More importantly, you can fix it through the methods below quickly & easily!

3 effective methods to fix BAD_SYSYTEM_CONFIG_INFO

The Bad System Config Info blue screen error could be caused by different reasons. This guide is covering 3 different effective and easy methods for your to try. You may not have to try them all; just start from the top and work your way down, till you solve your problem.

IMPORTANT: You’ll need to log into Windows on the problem computer to try any of these solutions. If you can’t log into Windows, restart it in Safe Mode , then try these solutions.

1. Update all your available drivers
2. Fix your BCD file
3. Fix your Windows Registry

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Method 1: Update all your available drivers

Many blue screen errors are blamed on outdated, corrupted or missing device drivers. BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO is no exception. Updating drivers should always be your go-to option when something goes wrong with your computer or system. Whether you choose to update the device drivers manually, using Windows Update, or you use a trusted third party product, it’s essential that you have the latest correct device drivers for your operating system at all times.

If you’re not comfortable playing with device drivers, we recommend using Driver Easy . It’s a tool that detects, downloads and (if you go Pro) installs any driver updates your computer needs. Here is how to do it:

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. ClickUpdate All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. You need the Pro version of Driver Easy to do this, so you’ll be prompted to upgrade.

Don’t worry; it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you don’t like it you can get a full refund, no questions asked.

(Alternatively if you’re comfortable manually installing drivers, you can click ‘Update’ next to each flagged device in the free version to automatically download the correct driver. Once it’s downloaded, you can manually install it.)

4. Reboot your Windows 10 to see if it works.

If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at [email protected] .

Method 2: Fix your BCD file

This error could be also caused by the damaged BCD (Boot Configuration Data) file . So if your Win 10 can’t enter safe mode to fix the error, be sure to try to fix the BCD file.

NOTE: It needs a Win 10 installation flash drive to try this fix. If you don’t have one, you can refer to the postHow to create Win 10 installation flash drive to create one.

1. Insert your Windows 10 installation disk in your computer. Then restart it to boot from the disk. (if you don’t know how to do it, you can refer to the post:How to boot from a USB drive, DVD or CD )
2. ClickNext .
   
3. Click Repair your computer .

4. Click Troubleshoot >Advanced options >Command Prompt .

5. Type the following commands and press Enter after each.
bootrec /repairbcd
bootrec /osscan
bootrec /repairmbr
6. Close the command prompt window.
7. Reboot your Windows 10 to see if it works.

See if this method works for you. If not, try the next fix, below.

Method 3: Fix your Windows Registry

This problem may also be triggered by the incorrect registry settings. To fix your Windows Registry:

NOTE: It needs a Win 10 installation flash drive to try this fix. If you don’t have one, click to follow the instructions in the postHow to create Win 10 installation flash drive to create one.

1. Repeat step 1 ~ 4 inMethod 2 to go toTroubleshoot >Advanced options >Command Prompt .
2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each.

CD C:\Windows\System32\config
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\DEFAULT DEFAULT.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SAM SAM.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SECURITY SECURITY.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE SOFTWARE.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM SYSTEM.old
3. After the last command in step 2 completed, then type the following commands and press Enter after each.

copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\DEFAULT C:\Windows\System32\config\

copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SAM C:\Windows\System32\config\

copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SECURITY C:\Windows\System32\config\

copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SYSTEM C:\Windows\System32\config\

copy C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SOFTWARE C:\Windows\System32\config\
4. Close the command prompt window after all the command are executed.
5. Reboot Windows 10 to see if it works.

Hopefully, one of the methods in the post helped you resolve this issue. If you have any questions or suggestions on this issue, you’re more than welcome to leave us a comment below. Thanks for reading!

• Blue Screen
• Windows 10

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