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!

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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
    2014-01-15T16:13:07+00:00

    Yes, you will lose all data. Lesson learned for me.

    I'll be doing more back ups in case this happens again. 

    It's unbelievable that Microsoft has not come up with a fix for this that doesn't require a full re-install.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-15T14:40:40+00:00

    Thnaks to you, I just noticed the button on the side of my Lenovo Y400. It's trying to run the OneKey Recovery now, but I assume I'm going to lose all of my data. I've had this computer for about 5 months and Microsoft has shown me that they no longer care about the product that they put out.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-10T15:15:51+00:00

    I had the same error on my 2 week old Lenovo Yoga 2 pro. Talked to Lenovo, and was told the only way to fix is with a new install of Windows 8. They told me that due to licensing agreements with Microsoft, if needed  I had to get the software from them, and not Microsoft.  Luckily the Yoga has a tiny button you can press to initiate a re-installation of the operating system that is partitioned on a drive. Nifty feature, so I didn't need the disc. I would call Samsung. My guess is that they will mail you a disc.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-01-06T23:05:29+00:00

    I got this error message on my Samung Book 9 Plus!!  I only bought it two weeks ago... sadly I have moved to go to school and cannot access a Microsoft store for a refund.  How can I the file for a clean install Windows 8/8.1??

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