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

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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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