Error Code: 0xc0000034 in Windows 8 - Boot Configuration Data file missing required information
I have Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook and recently received this error message after having no previous problems with the laptop. Dell tech support ran me through hard drive tests and no problems were found. I was told the only way to fix this issue is to reinstall the Operating System, which will cause me to lose all my files and applications I have installed.
Is there any other way to fix this problem so that I will not lose everything? And how do I prevent this issue from happening again?
Very disappointed!
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Please follow the steps given below. Insert the Windows 8 installation DVD in the DVD ROM and restart your computer.
a) After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.
e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
f) Click Automatic Repair from Advanced Options screen.
g) Next, choose the operating system by clicking on its button.
h) Windows 8 will look for problems on hard drive(s) and verify that all required files are intact.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.
e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
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Please follow the steps given below. Insert the Windows 8 installation DVD in the DVD ROM and restart your computer.
a) After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.
e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
f) Click Automatic Repair from Advanced Options screen.
g) Next, choose the operating system by clicking on its button.
h) Windows 8 will look for problems on hard drive(s) and verify that all required files are intact.
b) Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
c) Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner.
d) Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option screen.
e) Click Advanced options in Troubleshoot screen.
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I have this same problem on a Lenovo y410p and have tried those methods to no avail. I have also attempted to do a refresh but it cannot be done because the computer was hibernated before this problem appeared. Is there anything else I can do? (Other than completely reinstalling windows? The HDD is kinda hard to access in order to take it out for a backup)
Thanks,
Jorge
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Hi Max,
Glad to know that the issue is fixed. Let us know if you face any issues with Windows in future.
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Hi Alvaro,
Reinstall Windows 8, which means removing apps and personal files and settings, you can use reset and refresh. This is equivalent to a clean install.
To do it, do the following:
· Press Windows key + i on your keyboard to show the Charms bar (If you are using a touchscreen: Touch the right edge of your screen and swipe your finger to the left)
· Click Settings
· Click Change PC settings
· Click General in the left column
· Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, click Get started
Then follow the instructions that will be provided on the screen to reinstall Windows on your PC.
Note: Take a backup of all the data to an external hard disk before performing a re-install of the operating system.
Have a Nice day!
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Hi Alvaro,
Remove any external devices attached to the computer(Except keyboard and mouse) and boot the computer and check if the Blue screen error stops.
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