windows server 2008 r2 BCD boot error 0xc000000d

Question

I run Windows Server 2008 R2 on hp EliteDesk 800 G2 TWR, Due to accident power off, windows couldn't start. Every time I start the windows it shows:

windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1. insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. choose your languagesettings, and them click" Next."
3. click "Repair your computer."

File: \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD

Status: 0xc000000d

Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.

Then I tried to enter setup menu "F12" and choose "System Restore F11", the windows worked and logged in. Then I found date & time of the computer is changed "01/01/2015". I fixed the date & time and then restarted the computer then unfortunately it did not boot and showed the above message....

I need help to fix this...

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

The error code 0xc000000d is a Windows error that appears when the system cannot boot to Windows due to a messy boot configuration.

Here are some solutions that might help you fix this issue:

1.Run Startup Repair: Create and insert a bootable installation media and boot your PC from it.

2.Use Command Prompt: Insert your bootable media into your PC and run the following commands:

How to Rebuild the BCD in Windows (lifewire.com)

3.Run System Restore: Insert your installation media and use the built-in system restoration tool.

4.Clean install Windows: If none of the above solutions work, you might need to reinstall Windows.

Before you start, it’s recommended to recover data from the unbootable computer first. You can use a professional data recovery software to recover various file types such as documents, photos, audio, music, videos, emails and so on.

Best Regards,

Wesley Li

Answer 2

Dear Wei,

Thank you for your reply.

Actually, the problem was with the bios.

I have disabled Legacy boot and disabled Secure boot while I kept UEFI boot "i could not do that until i found it on this link: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops-Archive-Read-Only/how-to-enable-legacy-boot-on-Elitedesk-800-G2/m-p/5392562#M168002 "

now my device is working properly without doing any recovery or fixing bcd file...

Answer 3

I'm so glad that I could provide some help here, it will be great to mark any useful answer so other can easily find it.