Summary: The error code 0xc000000f may occur due to a variety of reasons. In this blog, you’ll learn about this error in detail and the possible causes behind this error. You’ll also get to know about some effective methods to fix this error. In case you suffered data loss due to this error, you can use a reliable data recovery software to get back your essential files.
You may encounter the error code 0xc000000f on your system with a blue or black screen. It generally occurs after upgrading Windows OS or installing new device drivers, programs, etc. The error may show up on your screen with different messages, including:
You may have problem booting your system normally and lose access to its data due to this error. But, fret not! You can easily fix this system error using the methods shared in this blog. But before that, let’s find out the common causes behind this error.
There could be multiple reasons which may cause Windows error code 0xc000000f, such as:
Now that you’re aware of the reasons, try out the methods to fix the Windows 10 error code 0xc000000f. The methods include:
Sometimes, faulty peripheral devices may cause problems for your system. You may try removing the connected mouse, USB, printer, CD, webcams, and other external devices from your system and reboot it to check if the problem is sorted. If you’ve any video game controller connected to your system, remove it by unplugging the cables and removing any dongles as well used to connect the controllers.
Note: To perform the following methods, it’s recommended to use a USB installation media created with the Windows media creation tool. It will help you boot into your PC and troubleshoot the error without any interruptions.
If removing the peripheral devices doesn’t help, you may try performing Startup Repair. Use Windows Recovery Environment (RE) to fix the system startup error code 0xc000000f. To perform Startup Repair, follow the given steps:
If performing Startup Repair doesn’t resolve the problem, use the Bootrec.exe tool in the recovery environment. This tool helps fix damaged MBR, a corrupted Boot Sector, and invalid BCD (Boot Configuration Data) store that may cause Windows error code 0xc000000f. Follow the steps given below:
If running Bootrec.exe utility doesn’t help fix the error code 0xc000000f, you can try rebuilding the BCD using the Command Prompt. Follow the given steps:
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd
A faulty or corrupted hard drive may cause the error code 0xc000000f. You can run the CHKDSK command to fix corruption with the media drive. Follow these steps:
Note: Running the CHKDSK utility fixes the hard drive errors and prevents Windows from reading and storing data from bad sectors. It would make you lose access to the data stored in bad sectors. Don’t worry! You can use a powerful data recovery software to restore data lost after running the CHKDSK command.
You can also try resetting your PC to get rid of the error. This method will help you remove all the problematic apps, programs, device drivers, etc. that may have caused this error. This method also enables you to choose between keeping and deleting your files while resetting your system.
To reset your pc, follow the below steps:
If the above methods don’t help you troubleshoot the error, you’re left with only one option, i.e., Windows reinstallation. Again, you’ll need the USB installer. It is to be noted that performing a clean install will clean the entire drive partition on which the OS is installed. Hence, we’d recommend you first recover your data and then proceed with the reinstallation process.
The Error Code 0xc000000f could appear with a black or blue screen. It can be tricky to deal with this error. But with the right solutions, discussed above, you’d be able to fix it easily. Additionally, this error makes you lose access to your system. You can use an easy-to-use yet powerful data recovery software, such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional to recover data from a non-booting or crashed Windows system.
A. How to convert a USB drive into an installation media?
You need a new USB media (of at least 8 GB) and a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10 system. After that, you need to download the Windows media creation tool and run it to convert USB into the installation media. Read More.
B. What does FIXMBR mean?
FIXMBR is a command that replaces the details and small executable, reading the partition table to find out where OS is placed.
C. Do I lose all of my system data due to error code 0xc000000f?
The error 0xc000000f generally occurs after system restart, which means that you won’t be able to boot your system, making the system and its data inaccessible to you.
D. Can I recover my data from the system affected by a boot-up error?
Yes. You can retrieve your data from a non-bootable, crashed, or BSOD-affected Windows system with the help of a powerful data recovery software, such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional. It is a DIY software that comes with ‘Create Media Recovery’ feature that allows you to create a bootable installation media and use it to restore your data from an unbootable system.
Mansi Verma is a Technology Writer at Stellar®. She is a Tech enthusiast, holding over 7 years of experience in Data Recovery, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and the Robotics technology domain. She loves researching and providing DIY solutions and tips & tricks to solve Windows technical issues. In her spare time, she likes reading novels, and poetry. She also enjoys traveling and trekking.
May be 0xc00000f error is not that common that’s why I didn’t find solution blogs on this. Thanks Mansi. So, I actually don’t know the reason for this error, it can any of the reasons you mentioned. In your menthod only, I’m facing problem, while installing Windows Media Creation Tool. “Installation incomplete” this is the error I’m getting. May that is the reason I’m not getting Advanced option as shown in Method 2. Mansi can you please help me with this ? or suggest me some other way out ?