Service Control Manager Error 7026

[pcneedsexpert]

Hello, everyone. 

Well, I am in real strife.  I am asking for help as a last resort because I just can't solve my problem alone.

My problem started a couple of days ago, and I cannot use my computer at all in normal start-up mode.

The error that is reported in the event viewer is in the title of this thread.  The description accompanying the error message follows:

The following boot start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:
AmdK8
AvgLdx86
AvgMfx86
Fips

In addition I am getting a blue screen STOP error 0x000000EA when I reboot normally.  It reports that the problem file is nv4_disp.

I should add that I had this exact same problem a year or two ago.  The solution at that time was as simple as changing some setting (or perhaps a single registry value - I can't remember).  I found that solution on the Internet somewhere, and I have spent around 12 hours trying to find wherever I found it last time.  My point in saying this is that, on that occasion, there was nothing wrong with my video card/display adapter (NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT) as many of the threads on the Internet regarding this problem suggest.

Can anyone please help?

[Transfusion]

nv4_disp.dll is the nVidia driver. AmdK8, AvgLdx86, AvgMfx86, and Fips are all crucial elements of your processor. Reinstall the display driver first, to solve the BSOD problem.

[patio]

Actually he may want to re-install the MBoard chipset drivers 1st...then re-boot and re-install the nVidia drivers as they are sometimes reliant in the chipset being functioning properly...

[pcneedsexpert]

Chipset drivers?  Even if I knew what you were talking about, the thing is that last time this happened, it turned out it had nothing to do with the driver.  Last time I didn't do anything to the driver, so assuming the cause is the same, there is nothing wrong with my card/driver.

[pcneedsexpert]

Well, this is embarrassing.  It would have been much easier to slip away unnoticed with my tail between my legs, but I figured you deserve to laugh at me after trying to help.

I recently moved house.  During the move my computer must have received a bit of vibration somewhere along the line and eased the contacts between the card and the slot a little.   In the end all I had to do was put a bit of pressure on the card to reseat it (no discernible movement, mind you).

Problem solved!

Thanks for your help.

[patio]

No need to feel embarrassed...good to hear you solved it.

[Salmon Trout]

No need to feel embarrassed...good to hear you solved it.

I agree... all praise to pcneedsexpert for sharing that information.