Windows 10 Error Code 0xc000000f | PC Could not start properly
Windows 10 Error Code 0xc000000f | PC Could not start properly, is thrown on starting windows 10 machine. Pressing ENTER, F1 and Esc doesn’t help.
The computer is encountering a boot error with the code 0xc000000f. This is a common Windows boot error that indicates an issue with the Boot Configuration Data (BCD). Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:
1. Check hardware connections:
Ensure all cables, especially power and data cables for your hard drive, are securely connected.
Remove any external devices except keyboard and mouse.
2. Use Windows Recovery Environment:
Boot your computer using Windows installation media (USB or DVD)
When prompted, select “Repair your computer” instead of “Install now”.
Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
3. Run Bootrec utility:
In the Command Prompt, type the following commands, pressing Enter after each.
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd4. Check disk for errors:
In the Command Prompt, run the following command:
chkdsk c: /f /r
Replace “c:” with your system drive letter if different.
5. Rebuild BCD manually:
If the above steps don’t work, you can try manually rebuilding the BCD.
IF NOTING WORKS — Perform a repair install:
If all else fails, you may need to perform a repair install of Windows using installation media.
