Windows 10 [FIX] - "A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed" (Error Code: 0xc000000f)
Windows 10 [FIX] - "A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed" (Error Code: 0xc000000f)
In this tutorial, we will show you how to fix error A required device isn’t connected or cannot be accessed with codes 0xc0000185, 0xc0000225, 0xc0000001, 0xc00000f, 0xc000000e on a Windows 10 system. We have recommended below a few solutions, depending on the error code and the system.
All of these errors point to the same thing. The PC needs repair. It happens mostly when the computer is not able to find the system files to boot up the computer. The only way to fix this is to correct the boot record.
The error code 0xc00000f Required Device isn’t Connected or can’t be Accessed will show on your machine every time you try to start your machine. You are unable to boot your machine to your desktop. If your machine is in this state don’t worry as we have an easy fix for you.
We recommend that you use /RebuildBCD option to rebuild the BCD. If that doesn’t help, there is a crude way to rebuild the boot record from scratch. The steps below will export and delete/backup the BCD available on the system. Then when we again rerun the program, it makes sure that the BCD store is completely rebuilt.
In the Advanced Recovery Mode, execute these commands one after the other in the Command Prompt.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).