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
    2016-07-06T17:37:34+00:00

    Thanks for this helpful response.

    However like many others on this thread I encounter the following problem:

    "I got the same issue and when tried Method 1, the Automatic Repair option was not available.  I then tried Method 2, did all of the command, at the last command bootrec /rebuildbcd the system prompted "Add installation to boot list? Yes/No/All"  When I answered Yes or All, the system returned "The requested system device cannot be found.""

    I cannot see that anyone has come up with a solution to this problem yet, can anyone help further?

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-06-27T10:32:17+00:00

    Hi Herman,

    Thank you for sharing your experience and resolution on Microsoft Community. We really appreciate your efforts and time which you spent on resolving the issue. This information shared by you will benefit other community members to solve their similar issues.

    In future if you perform any change in BIOS, it is advised to check the attention note of BIOS:

    Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

    In addition to that, you are always welcome to post your queries on Microsoft Community forum. We'll be glad to assist you again.

    Regards,

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-06-26T20:12:39+00:00

    I had this same error and what I did was boot into BIOS and changed the boot sequence to a removable device like my external CD drive and used the recovery disk 1 and error gone.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-05-16T14:10:23+00:00

    Hello,

    I have the same problem but it is on my phone. Anyone know what to do?

    Thanks

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