Fix: Error 0xc00000f while booting Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If we were to to categorize Windowsbooterror0xc00000finWindows 10, that’s somewhat analogous to the Blue Screen of Death.

This is a severe error and may be triggered by various factors. However, we made sure to enlist all of them below in order to help you. If you’re having a hard time with this error, make sure to check for the possible solutions below.

How to fix critical boot error 0xc00000f in Windows 10

Solution 1 – Rebuild BCD and MBR

This might come as a disappointment, but most of the time,faulty HDDis the main cause. On the other hand, if someone tampered with MBR (MasterBootRecord) or BCD (BootConfiguration Data), there’s a chance that their respective configurations are either corrupted or completely gone.

In order to repair them, you’ll need thebootable media drive, DVD or USB, with the Windows 10 installation. If you’re unable to create it on the troubled PC, you can do it on any other – regardless of the system. Just download theMedia Creation Tooland configure aUSB flash stickor burn the setup to DVD.

Finally, once you’ve obtained the installation drive, follow the instructions below closely in order to repair the MasterBootRecord:

On the other hand, if you’re still unable to fix the problem, make sure to check the steps below.

Solution 2 – Check HDD

As we already stated above, this and similar criticalsystem errorsthat incorporate thebootloader, are most of the time related toHDD. The only question is concerning the degree of damage. If the damage is complete and your HDD is out for good, you’ll need to replace it, obviously.

However, if only certain sectors are affected, there’s a chance to repair it with thebootablethird-party tool. Either way, you’ll need a tool like this to check the HDD state, so it’ll cost you nothing to try and go for a repair.

In order to scan for errors, you’ll need the third-party HDD tool. Below, we used Hiron, but you can use any tool of your choice if you reckon it’s better suited for the job. This tool is free and you can use it for a variety ofboot-related diagnostics and repairs. In addition, you’ll need the third-party ISO application to create abootableDVD or USB flash stick.

Follow the instructions below to check the HDD for errors:

Solution 3 – Perform a clean reinstall

At the end, if you’re unable tobootbut you’re positive that both HDD andbootloaderare in the top condition, you’ll need to go for the reinstall. Of course, there’s a chance that the additional hardware is causing this error, like peripheral devices orRAM, but that’s only the case on rare occasions.

You can find the detailed explanation on how to create an installation drive with Media Creation Tool and reinstall your Windows 10 in thisarticle. Starting from a scratch can indeed be a time-consuming work, but it should help you resolve this or similar issues.

We hope this proved helpful. In addition, we’ll like to hear your questions or suggestions in the comments section below.

Fix: Error 0xc00000f while booting Windows 10/11#

How to fix critical boot error 0xc00000f in Windows 10#

Solution 1 – Rebuild BCD and MBR#

Solution 2 – Check HDD#

Solution 3 – Perform a clean reinstall#

Fix: Error 0xc00000f while booting Windows 10/11

How to fix critical boot error 0xc00000f in Windows 10

Solution 1 – Rebuild BCD and MBR

Solution 2 – Check HDD

Solution 3 – Perform a clean reinstall