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BSOD on Server 2003 - 0xc0000034 - STOP: c000021a {Fatal System Error}

I am getting this error after restoring a VM guest to a new host. It points to a corruption on the hard drive (VMdk). If anyone knows how to fix this I would be grateful for some help.
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It may be worth completing a chkdsk on the disk, using another Windows 2003 server.

But if your "physical hard drive (vmdk)" is corrupted the damage has already been done.
Have you tried tapping F8 during boot process and get into Safe Mode? Chances are you can get into safe mode and run chkdsk (as suggested by hanccocka)

chkdsk X: /F

X - is the drive letter (probably C) and the switch /F is to fix errors (if any)

Also, you stated that you get this error on the new host. Do you get to see same BSOD if you try to power on this VM on old host?
i would not run chkdsk before having checked if the disk works ok
for that i use the manufacturer's diagnostic
you can find it on the UBCD in the HDD section : http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html
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