Browse 4 distinct boot and recovery codes in groups of 40. Each entry has an exact code, source level, and a code-specific page. Confirm the screen or application before choosing a repair.
Protect your files first
Back up important files when possible. If the drive is encrypted, locate the BitLocker recovery key before recovery changes. Stop if storage appears to be failing or this is a work or school managed PC.
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Find an exact code
Use a code and its error family together. Decimal Win32 values, stop codes, HRESULTs, and event IDs can overlap numerically.
Code reference pages
0xC000000E Boot Device UnavailableA boot status indicates a required device was unavailable.Researched guide0xC000000F Boot File Or Bcd Not FoundA boot status indicates Windows could not find a required file in this startup context; more diagnosis is needed.Researched guide0xC0000098 Boot Configuration InvalidA boot status indicates a referenced file or related startup data is not valid.Researched guide0xC0000225 Boot Required Item Not FoundA boot status indicates Windows could not locate a required startup item.Researched guide
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