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04-13-2017 09:37 AM
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem: 1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer. 2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next." 3. Click "Repair your computer." If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance. File: \Boot\BCD Status: 0xc000000f Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.
Recovery Your PC needs to be repaired The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains errors. File: \Boot\BCD Error code: 0xc000000f You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have any installation media(like a disc or USB device), contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer.
I need you help as I don't have a recovery CD because I updated Windows 8.1 (in my computer packaage) to Windows 10 .
Thanks in advance.
Best rgds
Roland
04-13-2017 10:06 AM
Hi,
On a different computer download the media creation tool and create a bootable drive with Windows 10 on it.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Make sure to choose the same edition already installed on your PC. Once you have the pendrive with windows 10, boot with this drive from the computer which does not work. (You might need to change boot order in BIOS). Accept the licence agreement and in th Window where it says install, in the bottom left corner, there will be the option to repir this PC. Click on this and then go to advanced options, here perform "Startup repair" which should fix this problem.
Let me know,
David
12-14-2017 05:07 PM
> What is the F8 key?
It is the labelled key on your keyboard between the 'F7' and the 'F9' keys.
Click: http://www.nairaland.com/attachments/4969912_keyboard_gif873a0eb196dd921fd00ea358011b7c82
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07-18-2018 10:37 AM
@loqo wrote:I forgot my password of my hp laptop so I cannot access it. What can I do?
Please see your other question: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Boot-and-Lockup/I-forgot-my-laptop-password-and-I-don-t-know-h...
rather than asking your question on this "old" thread.