A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed

[Blue160]

My netbook won't boot this morning

It's running windows 8 and goes straight to an error screen. Says it can't boot and for me to search 'bad system config info' for more information.

It then reboots to a recovery screen which says

A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed.

Error code: 0xc000000f

I've got options for try again (which repeats the same thing) or start-up settings which aren't particularly useful.

Anyone any idea what's up with it? At work at the moment but will test ram and hard disk when I get home.

 

[IncognitoX]

Your first option is to attempt start-up repair.

Reboot your system and tap F8 until you get the windows options, go to advanced > Start-up repair.

This may fix the problem, but it could be hardware related so best to test your HDD for bad sectors as well.

 

[Blue160]

Right update time!

I've run memtest86 for an hour and the Western Digital diagnostic tool both with no errors.

I've booted from the Windows 8 disk but it won't run a refresh or a clean install. Just says there's a problem and stops.

Any ideas? I'm guessing it's knackered but I've no idea how.

 

[Blue160]

Ok so it just booted. Weird....