About this tag
The crcdisk tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the crcdisk.sys driver, which is a Windows system file that can cause boot failures and system freezes. Discussions focus on Windows Vista installations, where the system hangs at the crcdisk.sys driver during startup or safe mode. Users report that the computer locks up at the 'Loaded: \Windows\system32\drivers\crcdisk.sys' message, preventing normal booting or installation media from loading. Troubleshooting attempts include booting from installation disks, but these also freeze. The tag is relevant for users experiencing similar boot problems with Vista systems, particularly on Dell and Gateway hardware.
  1. Henry Wong

    Windows Vista Windows Vista Install

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 PP29L running Windows Vista. The system freezes while booting from the HDD. During a boot into safe mode the system locks up at Loaded: \Windows\system 32\drivers\crcdisk.sys I have been trying to boot from a Windows Vista install disk, but it freezes as well. It...
    • Henry Wong
    • Thread
    • boot drive boot issues compatibility crcdisk dell drivers error message hard drive installation operating system repair safe mode system freeze system lockup tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows vista
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. W

    Windows 7 Visa OS is broken - can I do a clean install of 7 anyway?

    I hope I'm posting in the right forum - I'll just apologize in advance for my lack of technical....anything. I have a Gateway desktop that's a couple of years old now and it's running Vista. It was preloaded, so I have no idea what version of Vista - I've never had any reason to check but I...
    • wendyjack
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit clean install crcdisk desktop drivers gateway home premium installation operating system printing system freeze system repair technical issues troubleshooting upgrade user guide windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation