Error code: 0xc000000f: critical service failed and 0xc0000225

Question

Hi,

I am using an old Windows 10 computer, about 5-7 years old(can't remember) that started showing a blue screen of death and the error message CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED a ago. After a few boots, it showed the screen with the options "Press F1 to enter Recovery Environment"(which kind of reloads it, only it takes out the next option that I'm saying, and if I press anything other than Esc., the screen flashes and nothing happens), "Press F9 to use a different operating system"(Which dosen't work), "Press Enter to try again"(Which almost never works), "Press F8 for startup settings"(I tried everything except one thing I really didn't want to try, it's , and "Press Esc. for UEFI firmware settings"(which dosen't help, and I tried searching what should be the priority boot order, nothing to help), not in that order. It also says "Recovery your pc couldn't start properly a required device isn't connected or can't be accessed Error code: 0xc000000f You'll need to use recovery tools. If you don't have installation media(like a disc or USB hard drive), contact your PC administrator or PC/Device manufacturer."However a day ago after a few tries(more like 50-100) it magically worked. I am very confused. Also, today, after a few tries, the error code suddenly switched to 0xc0000225, which I got even more confused about, because CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED did not change. Any help fast please?

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Please help as fast as possible.

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It's working now, but I still have my doubts. I still need help.

Answer 1

Hi NGFI,

Glad to know it's now working. Just in case you would encounter another blue screen error, kindly follow the steps provided on this linkand see if it resolves your concern.

Feel free to post back for other Windows concerns.

Answer 2

Well, I'm not sure if the problem was caused by an update or when I'm using my PC. Also, my PC did not start automatic repair after a few restarts, and the screen described in the link you posted never showed up on my computer. Safe mode doesn't help and the computer just repeats its cycle over and over until I get lucky. To be specific, the computer shows the options screen after one failed boot, so I'm not sure if what you said works.