BSOD error code 0xc000000f

Andrew1126

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Ok everyone i am new to alot of this windows stuff..
about my problem: i turned off my computer last night woke up this morning and a blue screen popped up saying "Recovery Your PC needs to be repaired
A required device isnt connected or cant be accessed
Error code:0xc000000f
you"ll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. if you dont have any installation media (like a disc or USB device) contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer.

Press enter to try again
press f8 for startup settings"

the problem is i dont have a disc of any type to fix it my computer came with a ke i do not havey to type in... now unfortunately i do not have that key. i need help with any solution please i have only had this computer for about 7 months. please help me find a solution to my problem

-thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Sorry for the delay in responding. There just aren't that many people who do BSOD analysis, so at times we get a bit overwhelmed!

You can order recovery media from the manufacturer. Here's information for most of the manufacturer's that supply PC's in the US: Order Recovery Discs (USA)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
sorry i have an IBuyPower pc not sure which instalation disc to buy. i may end up calling ibuypower or microsoft to see what i can do if they can diagnose my problem im just not sure what to do now..
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Contact iBuyPower and see what they have to say. I'm not familiar with them, but most system manufacturer's have a 1 year warranty on the hardware - and this might be a failed hard drive.

To test the hard drive, try one of these tests: Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure

Also, it's usually cheaper to get a set of recovery disks from the PC manufacturer than it is to buy a new copy of the OS from Microsoft. And the PC Manufacturer usually includes the needed drivers and some free software - where Microsoft does not.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
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