Lsass.exe - Insufficient System Error

Symptoms : Windows will load as usual but when it reach the log on screen, this error will appear:

Lsass.exe
Insufficient system resources exist to complete the API.

Causes : Very low Hard Disk space.

Virus, such as Sasser

Solution/s:

1. Boot the PC using the Windows XP installer CD.
2. Go straight to the command prompt.
3. Deleted some of the unwanted files especially in C: drive.
4. Uninstall some unused programs.
5. Practice saving your files in the My Documents folder or to another partition instead in drive C:

For virus removal:

1. Download removal tool (sasser virus) from http://www.symantec.com

2. Disconnect your Lan from the network before running the removal tool.

3. After running the tool, update your anti-virus definition.

4. Scan your machine or computer.


2 Responses to “Lsass.exe - Insufficient System Error”

  1. I am gald to try this…but when I use the Windows XP installer CD, I require a Windows system recovery disk…which I do not have! :(
    Please help me what do I do know?

    thanks in advance

  2. hi. try to ignore the recovery disk portion. and continue doin’ the procedure. you can also disable floppy temporary so it wont ask for recovery disk. hope this helps.

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