Starting up the new machine encountered issues.
Starting up the new machine encountered issues.
I’m just beginning assembling my system with an i7-8700k and GTX 1070. Everything is connected and I’m using another drive from my other PC. Each time I power on, I see the error code 0xc000000f. I’ve tested various cables and power connections, even tried different slots on the MOBO. I have a new drive but don’t want to reinstall Windows 10. Someone’s advice would be really helpful.
You can fix it—there are numerous online guides about your issue. https://windows101tricks.com/fix-bcd-err...indows-10/ https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-correct-t...le-booting etc. Generally: https://www.easeus.com/backup-utility/a-...essed.html. Consider starting the repair process. You need to set up a bootable USB drive first.
Startup repair offers an alternative approach. @homeap5 shared useful links and advice, but since you're likely copying the entire installation from another build, I'd suggest trying save mode and clearing all drivers before reinstalling. This should resolve your problem. While a fresh install is ideal, you can also link your Microsoft account to avoid issues, as suggested by @_Syn.
I actually transferred my hard drive from my old PC to my new one. @Caennanu, if your system boots directly into BIOS, you might need to change the boot order so the new drive is selected first. Also, since you can use the old drive without issues, it’s probably safe to move it back there. Just make sure everything is compatible before doing anything else.
Begin by connecting your key to your Microsoft account on the old PC. Restart, access the BIOS, and record the boot and disk controller configurations. Transfer your old harddisk to the new machine. Re-enter the BIOS, confirming that the new PC mirrors the boot settings of the previous one. Switching between Legacy/CMS and UEFI or vice versa may trigger boot issues. Ensure AHCI is set appropriately alongside IDE or RAID. If everything functions smoothly, perform a disk cleanup to eliminate outdated driver packages, restart, and install fresh drivers. Activate Windows. For best results, consider a complete reinstall with the product key linked to the new hardware. This guarantees you're completely free from any remnants of the old setup.