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

Anonymous
2013-08-09T13:40:04+00:00

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!

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup

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Anonymous
2013-08-10T02:23:21+00:00

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:

a) After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVDor 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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  1. Anonymous
    2014-11-14T23:21:14+00:00

    Hi

    I have the same problem and have followed all the steps in this post but nothing works. I have both cd and product key and cannot get past the boot error message.

    Greg

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-11-09T22:48:53+00:00

    Ahhhhh i'm having the sane issue but i have a gateway all ib one pc and it didnt come with a cd and i cant get into the pc and alt f10 isnt working any other solutions

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-11-02T10:40:48+00:00

    Hi everyone,

    seems I'm not the only one with this problem.

    I have an Asus tablet and the error apeared after a Windows Update!!

    I thought this was bugfixing they did and not creating bugs.

    But however, I'm looking for a solution to cope this problem but I haven't got the possibility to enter a repair CD as it is a tablet.

    Is there any other way to solve this issue? I have a USB connection, maybe that gives any opportunities?

    Thanks for your help

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-31T15:29:54+00:00

    Hi Jack,

    If Windows 8.1 was already installed in your computer, then the product key is supposed to be pre-injected in the BIOS and will be activated when you try to install a fresh copy of Windows 8.1 from the created installation media.

    For further information, please refer to a note written by Andre Da Costa replied on  August 1, 2013 in the following thread.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-windows_install/how-can-i-find-my-windows-8-product-key-if-it-came/a2dbcf1f-97b2-48a7-be57-56d1401c4e25

    Hope this information is helpful.

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