Stuck on Windows 10 recovery screen that says error 0xc000000f

Jace G 0 Reputation points
2025-08-25T23:55:42.96+00:00

I am currently stuck on a error 0xc000000f and I cant boot windows but am able to go into safe mode. I went into the recovery section in the settings and tried to wipe everything but it says that it couldnt find the recovery enviorment. I cant get to the windows update section in settings, it just says that something went wrong. Can someone please help me. 😔t

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 53,465 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-26T00:34:05.2933333+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

    Have you noticed any changes before the issue starts? As per checking the error, we need to use Windows installation media on a USB to repair the issue. To do that, kindly follow the steps below:

    Note: We need another PC and a USB drive (At least 8GB and make sure there are no files inside, as it will reformat the USB) Once you have that, kindly follow the steps:

    Step 1: Create Windows 10 installation Media

    Go to this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

                  

    Scroll down and click "Download Tool Now" then run the Media Creation Tool (the downloaded file)

    If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.

    On What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC and then select Next.

    Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:

    On Select which media, you want to use click USB and save it to your USB drive.

    Once done, do the repair kindly follow the steps below:

    Insert the USB into the affected PC

     

    Start the PC, and if you see “Press any key to boot from DVD,” do so. If you don’t see the message, you might need to change the boot order in your computer's BIOS settings so that it first starts from the DVD or USB.

     

    When you see the Install Windows page, tap or click Repair your computer to start the Windows Recovery Environment.

     

    In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, tap or click Troubleshoot.

    Tap or click, advanced options, and then click on Startup repair.

    For reference: https://windowsreport.com/windows-10-repair-usb/

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Jace G 0 Reputation points
    2025-08-26T02:34:25.0133333+00:00

    I inserted a usb with all of the windows 10 stuff and nothing happened. Then I changed the boot order, but nothing. Just stuck on the same error screen or the windows screen trying to boot up

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  3. Lester Bernard Reyes 53,465 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-26T20:35:20.73+00:00

    Hi, thank you for that information. In this case, is there any chance that you can create another installation media on a different USB drive just to check? However, if the issue persists, I suggest contacting a local technician to do the reinstallation and physically check the device for any hardware-related issues.

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