What causes the error status_wait_2?
How to fix the system restore error status_wait_2?
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What Causes the Error Status_Wait_2?
Some users say they encounter the STATUS_WAIT_2 error when trying tocreate a system imageusing System Restore.

In some cases, this error comes with theerror code 0x80070002.
The error of status_wait_2 often occurs on Windows 7, 8 and 10.
After learning what the error status_wait_2 is, do you know how to fix it?
Way 1.
Now, here is the tutorial.
Way 2.
So, in this situation, you could choose to delete the defaultuser0 account.
1.Boot your machine into safe mode.
Then openControl Panelto continue.
In the Control Panel window, clickUser Account.
Then chooseRemove user accountunder User Accounts section.
Then you will enter the Manage Accounts window.
Select theDefaultUser0account and chooseDelete the accountto continue.
And then clickDelete Accountto confirm the operation.
If it is, select and delete it.
Navigate to the path:Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList
11.
Then pick the sub-key that begins withS-1-5-21.
On the right panel, select theProfileImagepathand double-click it to continue.
Once all steps are finished, reboot your system and check whether the error status_wait_2 is fixed.
Way 3.
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Way 4.
In general, reinstalling the OS is able to fix almost system errors.
But kindly back up all your important files before going ahead.
If you come across the same error, try these solutions.