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Boot problem
Hi, I have a pc that has been running windows 7 pro fine for a couple of years.
Today it wont boot stopping with the message:
Windows failed to start.A recent hardware or software change might be the cause.
To fix the problem:
1.Insert 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 admininistartor or computer manufaturer for assistance.
Status: 0xc000000e
Info: The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible.
This machine has only one dvd drive and one hdd.
I have checked the boot list in the bios settings and the cd drive is first then the hdd second.
If I insert the windows 7 cd and press any key to boot from cd when prompted I still end up at the "windows failed to start " screen.
At this point I have the option to select "Laucnh startup repair" or "start windows normally" but I cant select them, the machine just counts down and continues to try to launch startup repair and fails with the 0xc000000e error.
I would really appreciate any guidance at all.