BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO is a common blue screen error in Windows systems, with error code 0x00000074, indicating that there is an error in the registry.

Understanding the Registry

The registry is a crucial database in the Windows operating system that stores configuration information for the OS and applications.

Error Causes

Missing critical entries and values in the registry, or corrupted registry files. This may be due to:

  • Manual editing of the registry by users, resulting in registry corruption;
  • Certain applications damaging the registry; for example: registry optimization and cleaning tools;
  • Abnormal system shutdown; such as sudden power loss causing registry file corruption;

Solutions

The best approach is to reinstall the system;

If system restore points exist, you can attempt to restore the system using a restore point. Reference: