error code 0xc0000225

[Sipho2]

I have a pc with the error code 0xc0000225 and it does not open startup settings

[Max3Aj]

@Sipho2, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
The error screen confirms that the HP Notebook is encountering:

Recovery: Your PC/Device needs to be repaired. Error code: 0xc0000225\ A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed.

This typically means Windows can't find the system files used for booting, often due to:

• Corrupted or missing Boot Configuration Data (BCD)
• Damaged system files
• Failed Windows update or disk errors

Steps to Resolve Error Code 0xc0000225 on HP Notebook

Option 1: Automatic Repair via Windows Recovery Media

Create a Windows 10/11 Installation Media:

• Use another PC to download the Windows Media Creation Tool or Windows 11 Tool.
• Create a bootable USB drive (at least 8GB).

Boot from USB:

• Insert the USB into the affected HP Notebook.
• Power on and press Esc repeatedly, then F9 to select boot device.
• Choose the USB drive.

Run Startup Repair:

• Select your language > Click Repair your computer (bottom left).
• Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.
• Let Windows attempt to fix boot issues.

Option 2: Rebuild BCD Manually

If Startup Repair fails:

1. Boot from USB as above.
2. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
3. Run these commands one by one:
   bootrec /scanos
   bootrec /fixmbr
   bootrec /fixboot
   bootrec /rebuildbcd
4. Restart the PC.

Option 3: Check Disk for Errors

Still stuck? Try checking the disk:

chkdsk C: /f /r

Replace C: with the correct drive letter if needed.

You may refer to this document - HP PCs - Software recovery options (Windows 11 and Windows 10) | HP® Support 

HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool in Windows 11 and 10 | HP® Support

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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