\boot\BCD le démarrage de Windows a échoué. Solved

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Hello,
I am the owner of an Advent 4211, and I have a message at startup:

Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start
A recent hardware or software change might be the cause to fix the problem.

1- Insert your CD and restart
2- Choose your language setting and click Next
3- Click Repair your computer

File: /boot/BCD
Status: 0xc0000098

Info: The Windows Boot Configuration Data file does not contain a valid OS entry

So I would like to know how to fix it knowing that I do not have a CD drive. Can I simulate a CD drive with an external hard drive or a USB stick? Thank you for your reply.

Configuration: Windows XP Opera 9.63

shiinji · Accepted Answer

I managed to solve this Boot Manager problem with the missing file "Boot\BCD" using the installation CD of Windows [my case regarding the upgrade from Windows Seven and dual boot with XP].

Actually, I used the installation CD to browse the files on my computer and found a BCD file in my Windows Seven partition, but I couldn't find the folder "C:\Boot\BCD" because it seems well hidden.

First, I ran CHKDSK /f /r on my hard drives.

Then, I used the command prompt provided by the installation CD to navigate to the hard drive and the Windows Seven partition where a BCD file was easy to find [D:\Boot\BCD] by typing:

cd /d D:\boot
xcopy D:\boot\BCD C:\boot\

and I restarted. Basically, I replaced my missing BCD file from Windows XP with the one from Windows Seven [it should work with Vista].

Then I restarted. From there, I accessed the XP recovery console, which allowed me to easily recover my XP session. And thanks to this, still with the Windows 7 installation CD, I repaired, and there we go ^^.

I hope to help!

jéjélapince · Answer

Hi,
I have a similar problem with the same model. Did you create a recovery USB? If not, this link might interest you:
http://ww25.forums.msiwind.net/windows/advent-4211-owners-who-need-recovery-media-t5390.html

It should help you repair Windows (at least I hope so).
I am currently downloading the files, we'll see if it works.

guillaume · Answer

The answer is here: https://www.cnetfrance.fr#p115942

loan1991 · Answer

When you see this message on a Packard Bell PC and you're stuck on a black screen saying "Windows reboot manager," "Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software might be the cause...."
I had this problem and by tinkering around, I found a solution =)
On the startup page, when you see the Packard Bell logo, quickly press F2 to enter the BIOS of your PC; if you don't do it quickly enough, you'll end up on the black screen.
Once in the BIOS, go to = - Standard CMOS setup, and there you'll see the current date and time. Navigate to the date using the arrow keys and adjust it to an earlier date, for example: today is 7/02/09, so you decrease it to 6/02/08. Then you press escape and enter to save what you've done. After that, you'll automatically arrive at a reboot and recovery page, and you select Packard Bell recovery, and there it is, MAGIC, your PC will be like new out of the box.
I hope this helps you.

cajutheo · Answer

Hi,  I have the same problem on the same model but I can't download the files "advent 4211 usb whole key". Can someone please transfer them to me? Thank you in advance.

spidy45 · Answer

Hi everyone
I own an ADVENT 4211c and I encountered the same problem as you all and I found a less tedious solution...
I personally downloaded a Windows XP from emule, OEM version, and I performed a repair of Windows XP with an external disk.
This reinstalled XP (install XP then repair XP in the 2nd menu) without modifying my data or installed programs, then I was able to make the recovery backup on my USB key.
Regarding my recovery backup with the techguys, a "run-time error '69'" message appeared. This despite my key being recognized and compatible.
I set my ADVENT 4211c to the correct time with the right time zone and it worked (I personally live in Martinique so that was necessary)
I still have to test this backup...
If you want more details about my method, no worries
Spidy45

azerty · Answer

I have that problem too.

shinji · Answer

In my opinion, no, you will have to borrow or buy a DVD player (max €20) because the best solution is indeed to create another partition to install an operating system (Windows). If I remember correctly, I had this Windows boot problem with a missing or faulty file. So, I installed another OS on another hard drive partition, and I found that file there which I replaced in the boot folder in question using BIOS commands from the installation help of the CD...
I hope you will be able to solve your problem.

Missystephy · Answer

Hello,

I currently have the same issue

I have a completely black screen

Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem,
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your 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.

File: \Boot\BCD

Status: 0xc0000098

Info: The Windows Boot configuration Data file does not contain a valid OS entry.

I would like to add that I have CDs but it doesn't work with them.

Disk Formatter, System CD - Disk 1, and Recovery DVD - Disk 1.

I don't have a Windows CD, however, I have the key on a sticker attached to my laptop.

Thank you for your help, I don't know what to do anymore.

Stéph

ghostya · Answer

I performed the following manipulation based on a tutorial found elsewhere on the internet:

- In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click on Command Prompt.
- Type Bootrec.exe and press ENTER.
- bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
- c:
- cd boot
- attrib bcd -s -h -r
- ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
- bootrec /RebuildBcd

I find myself with the error mentioned in this topic, but I can no longer find my D drive now. I can't access it... When I run my system restore with the Windows 7 CD, no operating system is detected, although Windows 7 used to appear...
Did the manipulation I followed delete it? If not, how can I access it to do what shiinji did?

I am very worried and anxious.

Thank you in advance

This is a copy-paste from Yann (who still has no response), I have the same problem, what to do, it's very frustrating :/

Thanks again, I'm panicking :(

Fireangel · Answer

Hello everyone!
Just to let you know, I just came across this issue during the initialization of the installation. After several attempts, I found out where it comes from; actually, I updated the firmware of the burner and it went through without a problem. Otherwise, use another reader/burner during the installation ;)

Ogewi · Answer

Hello,
I also have the same recurring launch problem. With a Windows 7 installation CD, I manage to repair my PC (running Vista), but the same issue always returns. I believe that installing Seven might solve this problem, but I would prefer not to have to go that route.
Thanks!

NINO54 · Answer

Hello,

I received the same message:
''Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem.
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your 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.

File: \Boot\BCD

Status: 0xc0000098''

I solved my problem by simply checking the hard drive placement in my PC to see if it was properly seated. Mine was not properly seated, it was missing two small fixing screws, I put it back in place and no more error message. I hope this helps you.

bye bye

johang · Answer

Good evening everyone,

First of all, let me explain my first problem:

My computer kept freezing in the middle of games or videos, and I could only manually turn it off.

Thinking it was a power supply issue, I changed a few settings (BIOS 15/15 for the fan), but that didn't change anything.

So one day, I got fed up (I know a bit about computers, but I'm always learning) and I took my computer apart and discovered a lot of dust... so I cleaned everything with a brush and cleaned the inside of the fan with a compressor.

I restarted my computer, and everything started working; to wrap it up nicely, I followed the next steps:

-Start
-Computer or This PC
-Right-click on C:
-Properties
-Tools
-"CHECK NOW"
-Check both boxes, that is: -Automatically fix file system errors
-Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors

After doing this, don't touch your computer!

Once it's finished, you will never have this problem again.

Now, my second problem:

I was peacefully playing a game when suddenly I got a blue screen with this error:
My second problem being that Windows could no longer start even in Safe Mode; in every mode it rebooted each time.

Then, after multiple attempts to turn it on, I got this message:

Windows failed to start
A recent hardware or software change might be the cause to fix the problem.

1- Insert your CD and restart
2- Choose your language setting and click next
3- Click repair your computer

File: /boot/BCD
Status: 0xc0000098

Info: The windows Boot Configuration Data file does not contain a valid OS entry

So, if you have this error, there are two effective possibilities:

The first being the principle of "shiinji" mentioned earlier.

The second being mine, which is that I'm at my grandmother's house and I don't have a reinstallation disk with me.
So I thought maybe I would find the solution, and I searched and then thought it might be the memory sticks,

So I went ahead and removed one memory stick (you need to unscrew the computer)

Then everything started working normally! :)
WARNING: THE COMPUTER WILL ASK YOU TO RESTORE, BUT DO NOT CHECK ANY OF THE 3 BOXES!! OTHERWISE, YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR FILES! You press escape and your computer will start up normally.

There you go, this is the first time I'm registering on a forum and posting a topic :)

Hoping to help you, I'm at your disposal.

Johan

Martin · Answer

Hello

If it helps, I had the same problem, it resolved like this:

I booted from the Windows 7 CD, clicked on repair, I got a refusal from Windows because the version was different, when I exited, the computer started normally (don't ask me why!)

Windows launched, I installed easyBCD, I clicked on repair/rewrite BCD, I scheduled a scandisk
The computer booted normally, the scan fixed some errors, and everything is going well.

dap · Answer

I found a solution that worked well for me, I booted from a Windows Vista installation disk, in repair mode after choosing the language... and I repaired the boot sector! And there, oh miracle, my Windows 7 starts...

I then created a recovery DVD from Windows 7, and again I repaired the boot sector after booting from that DVD, and voila!

I hope this tip helps you, it took me a long time to try everything I could find on the net, to finally try this miraculous solution (for me) as a last resort!

Happy repairing everyone, and especially remember to create your recovery disk and regularly back up to an external drive (WD is your friend)...

trico · Answer

I am having trouble with the PC 8.1 startup, please help me, thank you, Seraphin.

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