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Error 0xc000000f after installing Win 7 updates
I am unable to access my Win 7 desktop after updating just now (I'm on my desktop atm).
When I start my Dell Laptop, the Windows graphic begins but then remains on the screen for over 30 minutes. I have nothing connected to the laptop besides a power cord and my USB mouse.
When I select F8 upon startup, I get the following options. Below the options, in bold, I will type out what occurs when I try the different options:
REPAIR YOUR COMPUTER
I get a screen titled Windows Boot Manager. It says:
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.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer."
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.
File: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc000000f
Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.
I have no disk for this...
Exiting out of this screen, I get the screen Windows Error Recovery with two options:
1. Launch Startup Repair (recommended)
Selecting this takes me back to the above screen.
2. Start Windows Normally
Selecting this takes me to the Windows startup screen, black with the Window logo and "starting windows." It then stays on this screen over 30 minutes and doesn't do anything.
SAFE MODE
A screen comes up and runs through a bunch of files before stopping on this one:
Loaded: \Windows\system32\drivers\aswbidsha.sys
The screen remains this way and nothing happens.
SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING
The same event as "Safe Mode," above.
SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMPT
The same event as "Safe Mode," above.
ENABLE BOOT LOGGING
Selecting this takes me to the Windows startup screen, black with the Window logo and "starting windows." It then stays on this screen over 30 minutes and doesn't do anything.
ENABLE LOW-RESOLUTION VIDEO (640X480)
I did not select this option.
LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION (ADVANCED)
Selecting this takes me to the Windows startup screen, black with the Window logo and "starting windows." It then stays on this screen over 30 minutes and doesn't do anything.
DIRECTORY SERVICES RESTORE MODEA screen comes up and runs through a bunch of files, then changes to another screen with some text about mb, very quickly, then this goes away and a black screen appears, nothing happens.
DEBUGGING MODE
Selecting this takes me to the Windows startup screen, black with the Window logo and "starting windows." It then stays on this screen over 30 minutes and doesn't do anything.
DISABLE AUTOMATIC RESTART ON SYSTEM FAILURE
I did not select this option.
DISABLE DRIVER SIGNATURE ENFORCEMENT
I did not select this option.
START WINDOWS NORMALLY
Selecting this takes me to the Windows startup screen, black with the Window logo and "starting windows." It then stays on this screen over 30 minutes and doesn't do anything.
Any ideas?
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