Boot Configuration Data for Your PC Is Missing or Contains Errors
11How to fix Error: Windows failed to start, Missing boot configuration data (Advanced Tutorial)
Media creation tool: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
One of my followers says his computer failed to start when he powers up the machine. He gets following prompting message on his screen. He is pretty sure that there is no hardware change before this startup. And he bought that PC for three years and cannot find the Windows installation disc now, let alone to fix the problem as instructed. It seems like contacting manufacturer may not work because he made some changes to the PC a year ago. Then, what can he do to fix the boot BCD error in Windows 10?
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows failed to start. a recent hardware or software change might be the cause. to fix the problem
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windows failed to start sound
windows failed to start a recent hardware or software change might be the cause windows 10
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windows failed to start a recent hardware
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windows failed to start because of a problem with the hard disk
I was greeted by a Recovery error message the other day when I powered up a PC running Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system. The recovery screen stated that "Your PC/Device needs to be repaired. The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains errors".
The PC shut down properly the day before and the whole thing was mysterious. The Recovery screen suggested to use recovery tools or contact a PC administrator or the PC/Device manufacturer for assistance.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.