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Windows Error 0xC000000F — Boot Selection Failed

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Overview

Windows error 0xC000000F means the boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible.

Key Details

  • STATUS_NO_SUCH_FILE — boot device not accessible
  • Common after BIOS changes or disk controller changes
  • May indicate corrupted BCD or missing boot files
  • Screen shows "Your PC/Device needs to be repaired"

Common Causes

  • BCD entries pointing to wrong partition
  • BIOS boot order changed after update
  • SATA cable loose or failing
  • Disk controller mode changed (IDE vs AHCI)

Steps

  1. 1Check BIOS boot order and ensure correct drive is first
  2. 2Boot from installation media and run Startup Repair
  3. 3Rebuild BCD with bootrec /rebuildbcd
  4. 4Check SATA cables and connections

Tags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily — this usually means Windows cannot find its boot files, which can be rebuilt.