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0xc00001 Error in Windows 10: How to Quickly Fix it
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
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We’ve talked recently about issues thatWindows10 users are experiencing and provided a few ways to fix them.
One such example was theunresponsive Taskbarin which we mentioned that in some cases,Windows 10is not allowing users to properly repair their computer by returning a 0xc00001error.
Today we’re taking a look at how to resolve thisWindows10 problem.
Usually, the 0xc00001errorcode stands for a missing file in the installation media ofWindows 10. There is no need to worry about this problem, as it can be easily bypassed.
In some cases, thiserroris accompanied by BSOD (blue screen of death), but again, there is no need to worry, as it can be easily fixed.
In some cases, you will need aWindows10 installation disk or USB flash drive in order for this fix to work.
If the followingWindows 10erroris rendering your computer unusable:
Your PC needs to be repairedThe application or operating system couldn’t be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors.File: windowssystem32windload.efiFile:windowsSyse32windowsload.efiError code:0xc0000001
Then the following guide will give you some information about theerrorand the steps necessary to fix this issue.
How can I fix the Windows 10 error code 0xc00001?
1. Use a professional application
If you use a professional solution, this will fix the 0xc00001 error code in Windows 10. We recommend you usededicated softwarethat secures and repairs your operating system.
Your computer will benefit from the removal of any malware threats, you will be notified about dangerous websites, and this app will free up important disk space.
This kind of tool allows your computer to function at maximum performance while it also replaces any damaged Windows files.
2. Create a recovery drive
If you don’t have yourWindows 10install drive, you can easily create a new one on a USB drive from anyWindows10 computer.
More information on creating a system restore USB drive can be found ina help article.
3. Advanced startup
Now that you have your USB recovery drive installation media, you can move on to the next step. Plugin or insert your media and restart your computer.
When you see the Post BIOS message press the Shift and F8 keys to enter the Recovery mode. From here, select See advanced repair option. From here, select Troubleshoot and then go to Advanced options.
From here, you can proceed in one of two ways:
SelectAutomatic Repairand let the install wizard take care of your issues by scanning the system files and replacing them.
This option will work for more errors, not just the 0xc00001error, so it’s good to take notice of it and keep it in mind when repairingWindows10 computers.
SelectCommand Promptwhich will launch the all too familiar CMD. In the console, type in the following commands (keep in mind to press theReturnkey after each command):
Now restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved. This should take care of your issues, but if not, open the system in Recovery Mode again and perform another automatic repair.
4. Copy the SAM File from the Repair Folder
If you’re still unable to login to Windows, try copying the SAM fileC:WINDOWSrepairtoC:WINDOWSsystem32config
5. Run the SFC scan
The SFC scan is Microsoft’s built-in tool for resolving various problems inWindows. And it can be helpful when dealing with the 0xc00001 error, as well.
6. Check the hard drive
If something’s wrong with your hard drive, you may encounter the error code 0xc00001. So, we’re going to check if your hard drive is okay by following the above-shown steps.
7. Run the DISM
Similar to the SFC scan, DISM (Microsoft WindowsDeployment Image Servicing and Management) is a built-in tool for dealing with various system errors inWindows.
However, DISM is more powerful than the SFC scan, which means your chances of resolving this problem are bigger with DISM.
You can easily run DISM even if you’re unable to boot your system. If you’re not sure how to do that, just follow these instructions.
This issue is quite similar toerror code 0xc0000001 on Windows 11that we covered recently, so don’t miss that guide for more solutions.
That’s about it for this article, we hope at least one of these solutions helped you deal with this annoying problem. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, just let us know in the comments down below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
