Windows failed to start File:\Boot\BCD Status: 0xc000000f

[Clinth31]

An error occurred agile attempting to read the boot configuration data.

[DavidPK]

Hi,

Can you post back with the following details.

1.  The full Model No. and Product No. of your notebook - see Here for a guide on locating this information.

2.  The full version of the operating system you are using ( ie Windows 7 64bit ).

Regards,

DP-K

[Clinth31]

Hey DP-K,

here is my info:Model HP Pavillion dv7 notebook

Model# :NB231UA#ABA
System Board ID: 30FC
Processor Type: AMD Turion X2,dual core mobile RM-72
BIOS Version: F.48
Serial #: {Personal Information Removed}
UUID # :2D6566D9-C564-11DD-899A-
001EECFCC265
Product Config.: 01110002140E10100
Operating System : Vista home premium

Thanks,Clinth31

[Clinth31]

I forgot to add Im using IE 9 64-bit.

[DavidPK]

Hi,

If you have ( or can borrow ) a 'retail' Vista 64bit installation disc, skip this first section and proceed with the Command Prompt entries from the Repair Menu described later. 

If you don't have access to a retail Vista disc, follow the guide below.

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Using another PC create your own 'retail Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit installation disc - the download and the method for creating the disc can be found on the following link under the sub-heading 'Create your own bootable Vista ISO image'.

http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/57-windows-vista-direct-download-links#

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When you've created the installation disc ( or if you already have one ), tap away at the esc key as you start the notebook to enter the Start-up Menu.  Insert the Vista disc.  Select Boot options ( usually f9 ), use the arrow keys to select the CD/DVD drive and hit enter.  You may also get a prompt to 'Press any key to continue' - do this if asked.

When loaded, select Repair Your Computer and choose the Command Prompt.  When this loads, enter the following commands and hit enter after each one - include spaces as shown.

Bootrec.exe

bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup

c:

cd boot

attrib bcd -s -h -r

ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old

bootrec /RebuildBcd

bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

Remove the Vista disc and try rebooting the notebook.

Regards,

DP-K

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An error occurred agile attempting to read the boot configuration data.

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An error occurred agile attempting to read the boot configuration data.

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[Clinth31]

@ DP-K
I appreciate your response and help with this matter.i plan to try this as soon as I can get another pc.My best interest would be to just buy a new computer which I will, but I hate for this one to just be "junked" when my younger son could use it.
Question: can this pc handle the installation of windows 7? I've heard it can. But not quite sure.

[DavidPK]

Hi,

You're welcome

The notebook can definitely run Windows 7, infact it will probably  perform better than Vista.

There is also a full set of drivers/software for your notebook running Windows 7 - see the relevant link below.

dv7-1245dx - Windows 7 32bit Drivers & Software.

dv7-1245dx - Windows 7 64bit Drivers & Software.

Best regards,

DP-K

[Clinth31]

I have managed to use another laptop.I tried to create the bootable installation disk.I downloaded the file and burned them to a disk, everything went fine until I inserted the disk into my other pc.it just took me to the same page with the same error mssg.im sure I didn't do something right.as soon as I press f9 boot options I hit enter on cd/DVD boot but no command prompt?

[SuperMario1]

Hello Clinth31. I understand you are having difficulties starting the computer properly. I found a Microsoft forum that contains troubleshooting for your issue, that you should try: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-system/windows-failed-to-start-error-...

Please let me know if this assists you or not, and I will continue to research the issue in the meantime.

Mario