Win7 doesn't start: shows error 0xc000000f

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  1. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 ultimate 32bit
       #1

    Win7 doesn't start: shows error 0xc000000f


    Hi,

    When I turn on my friend's computer, a screen pops up where I can choose to start Windows normally, or use boot repair (don't know if I translated that correctly though). When I choose the repair option, windows shows the error code 0xc000000f. I made a photo (OS is in Dutch).

    Things I've tried:
    -boot from ubuntu USB: stuck on the ubuntu loading screen
    -reset BIOS
    -manually reset BIOS (pulling out the battery)
    -boot from windows 7 CD: when I click on "repair" the prog starts searching for Windows installations. This takes ages, (ran it for more than 3 hours) so I shut the computer down.

    Thanks in advance for your help!
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  2. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #2

    Have you tried a System Restore to a date before you had the problem?
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  3. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for responding.
    I can't perform a system restore: the program keeps "searching for Windows installations" without any outcome.
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  4. Posts : 225
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #4

    If automatic repair from Windows DVD does not work, then boot using that DVD, when you reach the setup wizard screen, press Shift+F10 to launch cmd.

    Now enter the following commands one by one and hit Enter after each:

    bootrec /fixboot
    bootrec /fixmbr
    bootrec /rebuildbcd

    Do this atleast 3 times (yes, by booting using DVD again and again).

    See if this helps.
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  5. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Roboticarm,
    Thanks for responding. I forgot to mention the boot-up from the CD is extremely slow. It took the comp 13 minutes to show the language screen. Is that relevant?
    Anyway, I am running your commands right now. I'll keep you posted.

    EDIT: Still haven't finished first command. Is it normal for it to take this long?
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  6. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #6

    It took the comp 13 minutes to show the language screen. Is that relevant?
    The boot manager is corrupt, so you need to perform the steps to repair it.
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  7. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Oh I see. Thanks for your reply.
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  8. Posts : 225
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    ArnoJ said:
    Roboticarm,
    Thanks for responding. I forgot to mention the boot-up from the CD is extremely slow. It took the comp 13 minutes to show the language screen. Is that relevant?
    Anyway, I am running your commands right now. I'll keep you posted.

    EDIT: Still haven't finished first command. Is it normal for it to take this long?
    No. Those commands take just an instant. Jacee is right. Anyway see what happens after you complete all 3 commands. Also, 13 minutes to boot using DVD is abnormal. Something's wrong with some hardware I think.
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  9. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I completed all three commands. However, the third command came out with this text (translated):
    "Search for windows installations on all disks
    This can take a couple of minutes. A moment please...
    Total found windows installations: 0
    Command completed"
    I am rebooting now.
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  10. Posts : 225
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #10

    Keep us updated!
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