{"id":1532,"date":"2018-04-26T11:08:39","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T11:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:50:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:50:04","slug":"how-to-fix-boot-error-0xc000000f-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-boot-error-0xc000000f-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Boot Error 0xc000000f on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">For every Windows user, error messages are quite common. Actually, you encounter errors on the Windows so frequently that now you have become used to them. You can encounter new and unknown errors every week which may be due to the latest update of Windows or the new version of the Windows you have installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">These new errors can be simple or complex and may require you to call your system administrator. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Moreover, there are errors which are there for a while now. These errors are timeless and are part of almost every Windows version. Some of these errors are mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Update error 0x80070057<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Security certification errors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DLL errors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If you are a long time Windows user, you might know how to fix these errors as you have encountered them many times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Again, there are some errors which are quite common, but still, people do not know exactly how to fix them. One such example is the Boot Error 0xc000000f.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>What is Boot Error 0xc000000f?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Microsoft introduced the BOOTMGR bootloader first time in the Windows Vista and then used it in all the next versions. The BOOTMGR makes the use of BCD (Boot Configuration Database) which is a database of the configuration options and is used during the boot-time configuration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">So, if the Windows do not find the BCD during the booting process then the Boot Error 0xc000000f appears. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>What Causes Boot Error 0xc000000f?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">There are normally three causes of the Boot Error 0xc000000f.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Corrupt or missing BCD<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">In 70% situations, a corrupt or missing BCD is the reason for the error. A missing BCD is a drop back of the boot sector viruses, disk writing errors and sudden power failures.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Faulty HDD cable<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The deterioration of the old hard drive data cables can cause frequent read\/write errors that can affect the booting process and cause the errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Damage to the file system<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This damage to the file system is caused due to the sudden switching off of the system when it is in the process of writing important data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>How to Fix the Booting 0xc000000f?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">There are numerous methods which you can use to fix the error 0xc000000f. But I am discussing only 2 which are both simple and effective. Both the methods are explained below in detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Method #1:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Using the Startup Repair to restore BOOTMGR<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This Startup Repair feature comes in the Window installation disc and is provided to repair the common bugs. This step will require you to carry your windows installation disk. Here are the steps that can initiate the Startup Repair for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Insert the disk in the ROM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Power off your system and then again power it ON.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The screen will display \u201cpress any key to boot from the CD\/DVD\u201d. Press any key.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select the keyboard options and language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now click \u201crepair your computer\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now the Startup Repair will scan your PC to install the Windows and then it will prompt you to choose the install from the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now you will see \u2018system recovery options\u2019 dialogue box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Just pick the \u2018Startup Repair\u2019 option from the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Startup Repair will scan your system and will attempt a repair if it is possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Method#2:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Manual Rebuilding of the BCD<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">As discussed above the error 0xc000000f is caused by the missing BCD. So, it is a good option to rebuild it. If you want to rebuild the BCD, just follow the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Boot using the Windows installing CD\/DVD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select proper language and keyboard options and then choose the repair \u201cyour computer option\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The system will now prompt you to pick the Windows installation drive (normally it is the C-drive).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now the system recovery option will appear in front of you. Pick the Command Prompt option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now write the command \u2013 \u201cbootrec \/rebuildbcd\u201d and press enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press \u2018Y\u2019 if the program urges you to add the newfound Windows Installation in the boot list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">So, these are the two best methods which can help you cope with the Boot Error 0xc000000f. But, personally, I would suggest that when you encounter these types of errors you should take the help of professionals who can guide you and provide you the right solution.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For every Windows user, error messages are quite common. Actually, you encounter errors on the Windows so frequently that now you have become used to them. 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