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Question 29 Had th is qu estio n
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8 - Boot Configuration Data file...
habs24 asked on August 9, 2013 | 86578 views
Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows
8 - Boot Configuration Data file...
Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows 8 - Boot Configuration Data file
Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows
missing required information 8 - Boot Configuration Data file...
Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows
I have Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook and recently received this error message after having no previous 8 - Boot Configuration Data file...
problems with the laptop. Dell tech support ran me through hard drive tests and no problems were
found. I was told the only way to fix this issue is to reinstall the Operating System, which will cause me Error Code: 0xc0000034 Missing File
to lose all my files and applications I have installed. /BCD in Windows 8

Is there any other way to fix this problem so that I will not lose everything? And how do I prevent this
issue from happening again?

Very disappointed!

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Answer 13 Fo u n d th is h elp fu l
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Jessen P replied on August 10, 2013

M icrosoft Support Engineer

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query in Microsoft Community and we are glad to help you.
As per the issue, you get an error message boot configuration data file is missing some required
information along with the error code 0xc0000034 when you boot to the computer.
I would like to gather some information on this issue to get a clear picture:
Did you make any hardware or software changes to the computer prior to this issue?

Perhaps, Windows boot files might be missing which are important to boot into the computer.

Lets try Automatic Repair for Windows 8 on the computer and check if it can resolve the issue.
You may follow the methods:
Method 1: Booting to Recovery Environment with Windows 8 installation media.

Please follow the steps given below. Insert the Windows 8 installation DVD in the DVD ROM and restart
your computer.
a) After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen
appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.

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 e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
f) Click Automatic Repair from Advanced Options screen.
g) Next, choose the operating system by clicking on its button.
h) Windows 8 will look for problems on hard drive(s) and verify that all required files are intact.
Method 2: If automatic repair doesnt help to repair the startup files, you may try to repair them using
these commands through Command Prompt under Advance Options.

Refer to the steps:

a) After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen
appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.
e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
f) Click on command Prompt.
g) Type these following commands and hit enter after each line of command:
Bootrec /fixmbr
Bootrec /fixboot
Bootrec /scanos
Bootrec /rebuildbcd
Please reply us if the issue still persists.

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AlphaTigerWOLF replied on August 20, 2013 11 Me To o

In reply to Jessen P's post on August 10, 2013

Is there any way I can repair without putting in a cd or usb?

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Jorge.Huerta replied on September 12, 2013 0 Me To o

In reply to Jessen P's post on August 10, 2013

Hi,

I have this same problem on a Lenovo y410p and have tried those methods to no avail. I have also
attempted to do a refresh but it cannot be done because the computer was hibernated before this problem
appeared. Is there anything else I can do? (Other than completely reinstalling windows? The HDD is kinda
hard to access in order to take it out for a backup)
Thanks,
Jorge

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Max Lock replied on September 24, 2013 2 Me To o

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bootrec /rebuildbcd did the trick!!

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Jessen P replied on September 26, 2013 Fo u n d th is h elp fu l
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In reply to Max Lock's post on September 24, 2013

Hi Max,

Glad to know that the issue is fixed. Let us know if you face any issues with Windows in future.

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Alvaro Alegria replied on October 8, 2013 1 Me To o

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I have the same issue auto repair wont work the second option With all commands stuff worked except the
last one it asks add installation to boot list? I press yes and i get the error the requested system device
cannot be found please help

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Jessen P replied on October 9, 2013 0 Me To o
M icrosoft Support Engineer

In reply to Alvaro Alegria's post on October 8, 2013

Hi Alvaro,

Reinstall Windows 8, which means removing apps and personal files and settings, you can use reset and
refresh. This is equivalent to a clean install.
To do it, do the following:
Press Windows key + i on your keyboard to show the Charms bar (If you are using a touchscreen: Touch
the right edge of your screen and swipe your finger to the left)
Click Settings
Click Change PC settings
Click General in the left column
Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, click Get started

Then follow the instructions that will be provided on the screen to reinstall Windows on your PC.

Note: Take a backup of all the data to an external hard disk before performing a re-install of the operating
system.

Have a Nice day!

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Alvaro Alegria replied on October 9, 2013 1 Me To o

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But i can't Even get into My computer.. I have the Blue screen

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Jessen P replied on October 11, 2013 0 Me To o

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In reply to Alvaro Alegria's post on October 9, 2013

Hi Alvaro,

Remove any external devices attached to the computer(Except keyboard and mouse) and boot the
computer and check if the Blue screen error stops.

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Alvaro Alegria replied on October 11, 2013 1 Me To o

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Dosnt work

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