Error code 0xc000000f, Cannot load windows (bootable pendrive doesn't work)

Question

Hey there, i turned on my laptop today and found this "Recovery" error.

I searched on the internet and found a fix in which we have to make bootable pendrive and use it to rebuild the boot record.

Attempt 1: I made the bootable pendrive using Rufus with following configs:

partition style: GPT (the laptop hdd is gpt too)

File System: Fat32 (whichever comes default)

Tried to boot into pendrive using f9 boot key (hp) but didnt find my pendrive name

Attempt 2: Made the bootable pendrive with following configs:

partition style: GPT

file system: fat32

Bios settings: legacy support: enabled, secure boot: disabled, 1st priority: pendrive

tried to boot into pendrive using f9 boot key but didnt find my pendrive name

Attempt 3: Made the bootable pendrive with following configs:
partition style: MBR (laptop hdd is gpt)

file system: NTFS (default)

Bios settings: legacy support: enabled, secure boot: disabled, 1st priority: pendrive

Tried to boot into pendrive using f9 boot key, found my pendrive name. I chose my pendrive and it showed the windows 10 installation logo with loading dots. but after 10-15 sec it disappeared and showed me black screen with some light (yk u understand it)

SUMMARY:
the bootable pendrive works with mbr partition style but doesnt actually takes me into windows installation and do the futher steps. please help me..

let me know if you need more information (BIOS VENDOR: Insyde F.63, here's my current bios settings (i changed them after attempt 3).

Answer 1

Hello, Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Thanks for your feedback,Error code 0xc000000f usually indicates a problem with the boot configuration data. Since you've already tried creating a bootable USB drive and changing the BIOS settings, here are some additional steps you can try:

1. Use the Windows installation media to repair your computer. You can create a Windows installation media using another computer and a USB drive. Boot your laptop from the USB drive and select "Repair your computer" instead of "Install now". Follow the on-screen instructions to repair your computer.
2. Use the Command Prompt to rebuild the BCD. Boot your laptop from the Windows installation media and select "Command Prompt" from the advanced options. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

bootrec /rebuildbcd

3. If none of the above steps work, you may need to reinstall Windows. I noticed that you encountered some difficulties at this step.

First, you need to try whether this USB drive can be recognized correctly on other computers.

From your screenshot, it seems that there is no problem. I suggest you consult your motherboard manufacturer to see if we missed any settings to help you complete the setup.

If my understanding is wrong, please point it out, so that I can assist you better.

Lugoo Bei | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

i made a new bootable pendrive and used the network boot key which is f12 in my case and it directly booted my pendrive and i was able to do the further steps thanks dude!