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habs24 asked on August 9, 2013

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Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows 8 - Boot Configuration Data file

missing required information

I have Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook and recently received this error message after having no previous 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 to lose all my files and
applications I have installed.

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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Jessen P replied on August 10, 2013

Microsoft 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.

Let’s 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.
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 doesn’t 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:

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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

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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

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Hi,
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-system/error-code-0xc0000034-in-windows-8-boot/15e63631-1f94-473f-83a8-8d7af48a83f7 3/8
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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

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bootrec /rebuildbcd did the trick!!

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Jessen P replied on September 26, 2013

Microsoft Support Engineer

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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

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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

Microsoft 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)

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· 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

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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

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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

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Dosnt work

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