What do I do when nothing works for error code: 0xc000000f

Question

Ive had this desktop which runs off of Windows 10 Pro for a few days. I turned it off to play my xbox, turned it back on to find myself in the automatic repair loop, get out of the loop and cant get past the blue screen saying the error code and File: \Windows\System32\winload.exe. It won't let me reset my PC, access is denied to bootrec /fixboot, ive unplugged EVERYTHING for more than 30 secs. I feel like i cant fix it and should just return the PC

Answer 1

Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, have you noticed any changes before the issue starts? other than turning it off? In addition, as per checking the error we need to use Windows installation media in USB to repair the issue, to do that kindly follow the steps below:

Note: We need another PC and a USB drive (At least 8GB and make sure there are no files inside as it will reformat the USB) once you have that kindly follow the steps:

Step 1: Create Windows 10 installation Media

Go to this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Scroll down and click "Download Tool Now" then run the Media creation tool (the downloaded file)

If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.

On What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC and then select Next.

Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10.

This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:

On Select which media, you want to use click USB and save it to your USB drive.

Once done, do the repair kindly follow the steps below:

Insert the USB into the affected PC

Start the PC and if you see “Press any key to boot from DVD,” do so. If you don’t see the message, you might need to change the boot order in your computer's BIOS settings so that it first starts from the DVD or USB.

When you see the Install Windows page, tap or click Repair your computer to start the Windows Recovery Environment.

In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, tap or click Troubleshoot.

Tap or click, advanced options and then click on Startup repair.

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard