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Boot configuration data file is missing required information?

Anonymous
2013-06-26T20:22:25+00:00

My computer was acting slow and so I restarted it. Now I am greeted with the error message "the windows boot configuration data file is missing requires information" and status "0xc000000d" . I do not have a windows disk to insert....I would really appreciate any help in resolving this issue.

Thank you very much!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-06-27T12:28:59+00:00

    Hi,

    Have you try to boot the computer to safe mode?

    This error occurs when either of the following conditions is true:

    • The Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr) entry is not present in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store.
    • The Boot\BCD file on the active partition is damaged or missing.

    Method 1:

    Try performing startup repair and check if it helps. You can do this from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRe). To get to the WinRe, follow these steps

    a. Restart your computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press the F8 key when the Boot Menu appears.

    b. Use the arrow keys to choose Repair your Computer in the Windows Advanced Boot Menu Options and then press ENTER.

    c. When you get to the System Recovery Options, select Startup Repair and wait for the process to complete.

    For additional information, you may refer:

    Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

    What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?

    **Method 2:**If the issue still persists, you may have to arrange Windows 7 Installation disk from any friends or relatives.

    You may try the steps from the knowledge base article provided and check.

    Error message when you start Windows 7: "The Windows Boot Configuration Data file is missing required information"

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2004518

    Also refer the steps from the link and check.

    How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windowshttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

    Hope this information helps. Reply with the status so that we could help you further.

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