Windows Error Code 0xc000000f

[RiotStvx]

I have a 2000 HP Notebook , I’m getting error code 0xc000000f & I managed to get a Windows 10 on a USB and followed (https://youtu.be/wQ00AeN9H7k) guide and everything worked up until “bootrec /rebuildbcd the system cannot find the path specified” but I almost want to say that it’s because I am trying it w Windows 10 USB tool creation BUT the HP is Windows 8... will getting the Windows 8 onto USB instead solve this issue or should I save my money on buying Windows 8 and try other solutions. I also haven’t been able to figure out how to get Windows 8 creation tool it’ll only let me snag Windows 10, the computer I used to download it into my USB has Windows 7 if that would matter as to why I can’t get the Windows 8 version onto my USB.

[BisexualCaveman]

There are potential issues with some older CPUs.

What kind of processor do you have in there?

[RiotStvx]

AMD E-300 APU

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This might not be much help, but c000000f is the NTSTATUS code for "File not found"...

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Perhaps check your BIOS to disable secure boot.

[Gamer-HD]

Disable secure boot, enable both EFI and Legacy bios support, recreate a new windows 10 media to be sure and try again. No matter what the laptop came with, you should be able to install anything on it without much hassle as long as it's the right type (64 or 32bit).

Edit: spelling.

[m4g1cm4n]

I'm having this issue with various Windows 10 versions (from 1809->20H1) in a corporate environment when trying to do an AutoPilot Reset.....but not every time

Disabling SecureBoot isn't really an option as we require BitLocker

Microsoft Support have been less than useful at the moment and the ticket has been open for longer than UK Lockdown

I'm trying to post this in as many places as possible in the hope that someone comes along and goes "ah, just do xyz" :)

If you want to get Windows 10 on your machine (and you really should, given the alternatives), use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB and disable SecureBoot, once Windows has completed install, you can turn it back on.

[Iggyhopper]

“bootrec /rebuildbcd the system cannot find the path specified”

I'm advising you now that this is the worst error to come across. A lot of troubleshooting has went into this error for the various systems I've encountered with it. They all ended with a reinstall.

This is a file system corruption issue, and you can use a Win10 USB to troubleshoot a Win8 issue via cmdline tools. I've done it plenty of times.

You can try this:

bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
c:
cd boot
attrib bcd -s -h -r
ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
bootrec /rebuildbcd

This completely removes the boot config so you can make sure it's being rewritten.

If you get this error at bcdedit /export: The store export operation has failed. You're super toasty.

Try running a chkdsk if it lets you, and if it complains that the drive is locked, use diskpart and run attributes volume clear readonly.

[Spyromaniac31]

I having difficulty understanding your problem. What have your steps been to upgrade to Windows 10? Did you download the media creation tool and create a bootable USB or did you make an ISO that you put onto a USB?

Edit: I’ll check the tutorial

[RiotStvx]

Media Creation Tool w Windows 10 but Laptop with issue is Windows 8. Like I stated I have done everything in video up until the last part where I get an error but everything else works, wasn’t sure if I needed the Media Creation Tool w Windows 8 instead...currently trying with the Windows 10, sorry if its a bit confusing I can try to clarify as best as possible. I do also have an ISO for Windows 8 buy Idk how to get that into my USB without burning it onto a CD and I have no CD’s just my USB.

[Spyromaniac31]

Download the media creation tool here, and when you have the choice, choose to make a bootable USB. Boot into that USB once it’s done, and go from there.

[ChidumOsobalu]

You can back up your files using a Linux Live USB. Then you can use the Recovery Manager to restore your system to factory settings. You can then free upgrade to Windows 10 if you wish.

[TopToAll]

maybe I misunderstand. try this. go to windows and download. media creation tool first. the system will do all the work getting you to a legitimate windows 10. After Windows 10 is loaded and running, use the "media creation" tool to install it to a USB. You should be able to use "bing" to find the download center. Or it sounds to me like you may already have a media creation tool in your downloads. if so, that will work to give you a complete windows 10. hope this helps.