Error code 0xc0000034 no recovery disk, hard drive system recovery corrupted, menu and setup buttons not working

Hi,

The Error code 0xc0000034, is due to the system boot files are missing or corrupted. I suggest you to try the following steps to repair the corrupted boot files and check if it helps.

If you don’t have a Windows 8 disc, I would suggest you to download the Windows 8 installation files from another computer through this link and choose to “create an installation media” when the upgrade assistant prompts.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Method 1:

I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Jessen P from the following link and check if it helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-system/error-code-0xc0000034-in-windows-8-boot/15e63631-1f94-473f-83a8-8d7af48a83f7

Method 2:

If the issue persists, you may try to repair them using these commands through Command Prompt under Advance Options.

Refer to the steps:

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 on command Prompt.

g) Type these following commands and hit enter after each line of command:

Bootrec /fixmbr

Bootrec /fixboot

Bootrec /scanos

Bootrec /rebuildbcd

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Method 2 is completed successfully until get to:

Bootrec /rebuildbcd

Then get question:

Add installation to boot list? Yes<Y>/No<N>/All<A>:

No matter what choice I choose, I get:

The requested system device cannot be found

Not sure what to do next.  I would run method 1 but I am having to boot up initial with USB on a system recovery file, so not sure how to run the downloaded file.

Help please.

Ok,

I found that I had changed the EFI boot to Legecy. Becasue it was no longer in UEFI it would not allow a change using the "Bootrec / rebuildbcd"

Once I changed back to UEFI it allowed the "Bootrec / rebuildbcd" to change the file and I did successfully start my computer.   Yeah!!!

Thanks for the posts or I would still be down.

Lastly in the Boot I had to move the boot priority of the USB up on level to read my USB recovery file.

Happy holiday.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-system/windows-crash-refresh-hard-drive-locked-unlock/a6bb04ff-5dba-4e10-a849-644cd0851bc6

This is where I found the info on the UEFI.

Hi Karthick/ Microsoft Support Team,

I face a similar issue with my laptop. Samsung.

My laptop was pre-installed with windows 8 and recently (3-4 months) I updated to 8.1

I dont know the product key, but I can assure that I had a original OS. The associated mail ID was *** Email address is removed for privacy ***

I dont have the dvd either.

Kindly help me to find a solution.

Note: The solution which you have provided above requires the product key

Hi...
Really VERY VERY VERY helpful.

Thank you very much.
Without your kind help, I think that I  would have thrown the computer thrue the Window(s) and me too.
I discovered your help after 5 hour looking for an answer ewerywhere on the Web.

You saved my Life ;-)

So... TY a lot.

Best regards, Philippe (from France, 66 years old).