If you are experiencing Your PC needs to be repaired error with code 0xc000000d on your Windows 11/10 PC, we have some solutions for you in this tutorial that are sure to help you fix the problem.
Error 0xc000000d crops up when the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file is disturbed or missing on your PC. This error happens when your PC cannot boot to Windows. Then you will see a blue-colored screen with the error code 0xc000000d and a message Your PC needs to be repaired on the screen. Let’s see how we can fix the error and get our PC back to normalcy.
Fix Error Code 0xc000000d, Your PC needs to be repaired
The Your PC needs to be repaired error 0xc000000d can be fixed in the following ways:
- Run Automatic Startup Repair
- Rebuild Boot Configuration Data File
- Run System Restore via Advanced Startup Options
- Repair computer using Installation Disk.
Let’s see each method in a detailed way and fix the issues.
1] Run Automatic Startup Repair
You need to run Automatic Startup Repair. It can repair all the errors that have been caused on your PC. You won’t lose any data but the errors in the Windows will be fixed with the help of a bootable disc. It scans the system files, registry settings, configurations, and more and tries to fix the errors or found issues on its own, automatically.
2] Rebuild Boot Configuration Data File
In the Advanced Startup Options screen, you can access Command Prompt.
You can rebuild the Boot Configuration Data file using the command bootrec /rebuildbcd in the Command Prompt.
This way you can rebuild the Boot Configuration Data file and recover your PC from error 0xc000000d.
3] Run System Restore via Advanced Startup Options
If we use or install programs on daily basis, we normally create a restore point for any unforeseen corruptions or errors on our PC. It too can be accessed via Advanced Startup Options.
Use the System Restore option to restore your computer to a prior good point.
4] Repair computer using Installation Disk
If none of the above methods work or you haven’t created a restore point, you can repair your computer using an Installation disk.
You have to select Repair your computer from the initial options and opt to save existing data.
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What causes error code 0xc000000d?
A corrupted or missing Boot Configuration Data file causes the error code 0xc000000d on Windows 10. The corruption or missing might have occurred due to abrupt shutdowns, failed hard drives, missing components of necessary files, etc.
How do I fix a computer that needs to be repaired?
You can fix a computer that needs to be repaired in many ways like Running system restore, repairing Windows, Running Startup repair, Running SFC and DISM scans, etc. You need to first find the cause of the error and work towards fixing the cause.
