I am having an issue troubleshooting this error code.
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.
Problem one.....i am attempting to repair windows for a friend that does not have the disc for win 7.
File: \boot\bcd
Status: 0xc0000098
help
Hello yoshi89, welcome to Seven Forums!
Since you seem to be having boot issues, to start have a good look at this tutorial at the link below to see if the info will be a help; be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: StartupRepairoffline
Problem Signature 01: 6.1.7600.16385
Problem Signature 02: 6.1.7600.16385
Problem Signature 03: unknown
Problem Signature 04: -1
Problem Signature 05: External Media
Problem Signature 06: 1
Problem Signature 07: NoOsInstalled
OS Version: #############
If start up repair cannot fix this computer automatically where should i go from this point?
Thank you
Sounds like your boot manager might be missing. If so, you might be able to fix it with:
Download EasyBCD 2.0.2 - NeoSmart Technologies
If not and if you can't boot into safe mode or command prompt, you probably will need the disk.
Reboot and try tapping the F8 key to see if the Repair Console is located on Advanced Boot tools. If so you can try running the steps given without the CD although the CD will work better.
Burn a repair CD so you have more options: System Repair Disc - Create
From the F8 or CD Repair console, open a Command Line to make sure WIn7 partition is still marked Active: Partition - Mark as Active
Then run Startup Repair repeatedly. If no installation is found to repair, try running from Command line: bootrec /fixmbr followed by bootrec /fixboot to see if one shows up so you can run Repair on it.
If not, browse in to see if you can find any files to copy out: Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console
Your options are then to order factory Recovery Disks from Tech Support or locate any Win7 retail installer to unlock all versions to reinstall the licensed version with the Product Key on COA sticker: Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create
To Lemur:i can access the command prompt but i have no clue on how to start in safe mode,i tried tapping f8 but all it does is beep and goes to the \boot\bcd error message
to Gregrocker:I really do appreciate the help,the laptop i am using has had problems burning ISO files and formating blank dvd's
i have been trying to stick to using usb drives to load these files i need to get to the start up repair menu...if anybody knows how to fix a cd dvd drive that would be helpful as well
You can write the Win7 installer or Repair CD to flash stick using UltraISO trial version: On FIle tab Open ISO, then on Bootable tab choose Write Image File. Click Format first, then Write button.
Boot flash stick by setting it first to boot in BIOS setup, or using one-time BIOS boot menu. It may be listed under USB or HD"s.
my cd drive will read cd's and dvd's but will not format or burn? any help?
im using it on vista?
Try installing ImgBurn to burn ISO at 4x speed. ImgBurn - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
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