If you search on Google for the error, we’re not the only ones having the problem:

http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=FILE%3A%20\Boot\BCD%200xc000000f

Start out with a chkdsk run of your hard disk to narrow down the possibility that there is a hardware or sector problem wit the disk. You might also try and run the manufacturer’s disk test/verification program to make sure.

You might also check out support.microsoft.com for further information. Here is one that might be helpful:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/6b00ed7d-3c69-4ebe-b1e6-4d8225bd4232

Best regards,
Dave

Every once in awhile randomly I get a failed boot and the following message (even after I’ve repaired my computer with your disc):

Windows failed to start. a resent 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 Systems Administrator or the computer manufacturer for assistance.

FILE: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc000000f
Info: An error occurred while attempting to read or Boot configuration data.

To boot my computer I use your recovery disc again and all works fine.

Is there a cause for these random boot failures? If so what should I be looking for?

I’m running Windows Vista, Home Premium .

Plz Help ;D I Appreciate it

If not, download the Linux SystemRescueCD and use that to boot:

http://www.sysresccd.org/Main_Page

You can then use ntfs-3d to mount the disk to see the files. You can also set up networking and use that to transfer the files using rsync or ssh or another method.

Best regards,
Dave

Is there any XP Recovery discs like there are for Vista? Anything would surely help me out right now! Thanks!

If you can’t do that, you’ll have to buy a copy of Vista.

Regards,
Dave

@Gary Hornbuckle: If your system boots, this rescue CDROM is not for you. You should investigate other tech support resources for problems with windows.

@Quana: Are you sure you have configured your computer to boot from the CDROM drive first? If so, and all you get is a flashing cursor with a white screen, then something else is wrong, perhaps physically with your computer, and this disc won’t help.

@breki: This disc is only for rescuing an existing system. The install options on the rescue CDROM do not work. There is no key needed.

Regards,
Dave

For those who are having their vista crashed I have good news!
Now, I have no experience in repairing Vista, but I can help you to retreat your files to a safe place.
Just get a free copy of Linux Ubuntu or Kubuntu(you will find it in internet, or most probably at some library, since it is a free OS). So you get the CD, boot from it, it should give you 4 options on how to install the OS, you choose the one that “installs it without making any changes or harm to your computer” and navigate through Linux to your files and than get them to a safe place like external hard disk for example.

Toni