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Windows Error 0xC0000225 — Boot Configuration Error

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Overview

Windows error 0xC0000225 means the boot configuration data (BCD) is missing or contains invalid entries.

Key Details

  • STATUS_NOT_FOUND — BCD boot configuration problem
  • Windows cannot find the boot manager
  • Common after dual-boot changes or disk cloning
  • May display "Your PC needs to be repaired"

Common Causes

  • Corrupted Boot Configuration Data (BCD)
  • Missing or damaged bootmgr file
  • Incorrect active partition setting
  • Failed disk cloning or partition changes

Steps

  1. 1Boot from Windows installation media
  2. 2Open Command Prompt and run bootrec /rebuildbcd
  3. 3Run bootrec /fixmbr and bootrec /fixboot
  4. 4Use bcdboot C:\Windows to rebuild boot files

Tags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boot Configuration Data — Windows database that tells the boot manager where to find Windows.