Windows failed to start after upgrading to 8.1
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:44 am
Hello,
I am facing the following problem:
I have 3 disks in my PC : 1 disk containing BootIt NG, Windows 7 and Windows 8 parititions and 2 other disks for my data (refer to attached image).
I decided to upgrade my Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1. However, I was not able to do it while being in the Windows 8.0 partition. So, I booted using a Windows 8.0 ISO image and I reinstalled Windows 8.0 on my Windows 8.0 partition. Then I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1. After the successfull upgrade, I booted using my BootIt NG CD to reactivate BootIt NG. Everything went ok and I can successfully boot to my Windows 7 partition.
However when I try to boot to the Windows 8.1 partition, I am getting the following error message :
"Windows failed to start. A recent hardware of software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1.Insert your Windows installation disc and restart the computer.
2.Choose your language settings, and then click "Next".
3.Click "Repair your computer." If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.
Status: 0xc000000f
Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains errors."
So before messing with my partition, could you please let me know how to fix this?
Thanks in advance for your support.
Best regards
Alexandre
I am facing the following problem:
I have 3 disks in my PC : 1 disk containing BootIt NG, Windows 7 and Windows 8 parititions and 2 other disks for my data (refer to attached image).
I decided to upgrade my Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1. However, I was not able to do it while being in the Windows 8.0 partition. So, I booted using a Windows 8.0 ISO image and I reinstalled Windows 8.0 on my Windows 8.0 partition. Then I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1. After the successfull upgrade, I booted using my BootIt NG CD to reactivate BootIt NG. Everything went ok and I can successfully boot to my Windows 7 partition.
However when I try to boot to the Windows 8.1 partition, I am getting the following error message :
"Windows failed to start. A recent hardware of software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1.Insert your Windows installation disc and restart the computer.
2.Choose your language settings, and then click "Next".
3.Click "Repair your computer." If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.
Status: 0xc000000f
Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains errors."
So before messing with my partition, could you please let me know how to fix this?
Thanks in advance for your support.
Best regards
Alexandre