Blue screen issue with error codes 0xc0000098 and 0xc0000102

Anonymous
2013-01-20T11:45:51+00:00

Original title: windows 8 error

Hello,

I have installed windows 8 on my desktop computer and it is working perfectly some days ago. but now when i start computer i receive the error with the blue screen in windows 8. Error is

Recovery

You PC couldn't start properly

the application or operating system couldn't be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors.

File :\windows\system32\winload.exe

Error code: 0xc0000098

Below on same page two options were given

Press enter to try again

Press F8 for startup Settings

after clicking anyone of them various option appears but when clicking any option like enable debugging...

Blue screen appears where error:0xc0000102

Again and again this process goes on. I haven't face such a problem before in my life using windows.

One more thing windows setup was also not coming after using both USB and dvd.

kindly do something

Thanks

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Anonymous
2013-02-11T21:06:20+00:00

I had the same exact issue... Try inserting the windows 8 installation disc or OEM disc that came with ur pc. this is what worked for me

For Windows 8:

1 – Boot from repair disc > Choose Keyboard type > click Troubleshoot > click Advanced options > choose Automatic Repair

if that fails then use:

2 -Boot from Recovery disc or Install disc

-Boot from repair disc > Chose Keyboard type > click Troubleshoot > click Advanced options > choose Command Prompt

or

-Boot from Install disc > Click Next > click Repair your computer > click Troubleshoot > click Advanced options > choose Command Prompt

type > bootrec /fixmbr press Enter(writes mbr but does not overwrite partition table)

type > bootrec /fixboot press Enter(writes new boot sector to system partition)

type > bootrec /rebuildbcd press Enter(scans for other OS’s, unlike rebuildbcd it allows you to select the OS’s you want to add to bcd)

after you have entered these commands, close the Command Prompt and Reboot your PC

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-31T22:37:39+00:00

    For me, when installing Windows 10, I had to remove my crossfire link cable to get past the BSOD. Until i did i received 0xc000221 and 0cx000098 errors. After i removed the crossfire link i was able to boot to Windows with no corrupt or missing file errors. Hope this helps somebody.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-06-08T04:07:03+00:00

    I just bought a new Dell/PC, It came with windows 7 and I wanted to keep it W7, however it started doing an upgrade to windows 10 by itself and i tried to stop it and now it's giving me a blue page "recover" boot/BCD error code 0xc000098 . 

    why would it upgrade to windows 10 by itself??

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-06-08T21:11:05+00:00

    If it came down as a Windows Update, and you had Windows Update (in Windows 7) set to download and install automatically then that might explain the "why"?

    How to: Rollback to a previous version of Windows from Windows 10

    https://techingiteasy.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/how-to-rollback-to-a-previous-version-of-windows-from-windows-10/  

    How to rollback Windows 10 after 30 days limit

    http://www.thewindowsclub.com/rollback-windows-10-after-30-days

    Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/restore-files-upgrade-windows-old

     Most newer machines come with a recovery partition allowing you to go back to the time of purchase, you will have to check your user guides (or the manufacturer's Web Site) for instructions.  Choosing that path requires you to save all valuable data first. 

    Change how Windows installs or notifies you about updates.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Change-how-Windows-installs-or-notifies-you-about-updates

    Successfully Cancelling Your Windows 10 Upgrade Reservation

    http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/successfully-cancelling-your-windows-10-upgrade-reservation

    How to manage Windows 10 notification and upgrade options

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080351

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-08T23:32:27+00:00

    Hello sir,

    I followed all the above steps but in cmd it shows a device attached to the system is not functioning.

    Pls help me with it..

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