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
    2013-10-25T15:52:15+00:00

    I am having the same problem.  The 2 methods won't work and can't get through the error code to reinstall windows

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-25T00:47:41+00:00

    I'm right there with you...how can the device not be found when all other commands work just fine? Come on, this is a terrible flaw in the OS if it can just "lose" drives that are functioning normally.

    And what is up with support reps constantly saying unplug all external devices? Some magic happened over night and all the usb devices now interfere with Windows? I think not.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-21T22:15:23+00:00

    I also have the same issue on my install of Windows 8.

    The auto repair cannot rectify the issue and the Bootrec commands did not work. I also received error the requested system device cannot be found after rebuildbcd.

    I have not long had Windows 8 installed and I am reluctant to perform a clean install. Surely there is a way to resolve a boot issue without having to perform a clean install.

    Any help is much appreciated.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-20T12:06:50+00:00

    Dosnt work

    I'm in the same boat.

    Don't have a Windows 8 repair/recovery disc.

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