{"id":7879,"date":"2025-03-10T05:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T23:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/?p=7879"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T06:41:05","slug":"fix-error-0xc0000225-in-windows-10-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/fix-error-0xc0000225-in-windows-10-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Fix: 0xc0000225 With & Without Windows Installation USB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Understanding the Error before Troubleshooting<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n

Error code 0xc0000225 indicates a critical Boot Configuration Data (BCD) issue; the symptom is an inability to boot into Windows<\/mark> with a bluescreen error. The BCD is essential for starting Windows because it holds the information needed to boot the operating system. In my experience, this often stems from:
1. Primarily caused by issues with the Boot Configuration Data (BCD).<\/strong>
2. Corrupted system files.
<\/strong>3. Misconfigured settings.<\/strong>
4. Problems with the boot sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Step: Accessing the Repairing Environment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

When encountering error code 0xc0000225, I found there are 2 methods to troubleshoot the issue: With a Windows booted USB drive and without it.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Attempt Windows Recovery Environment (Without USB)<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n

This involves forcing a startup repair. Try pressing F1 key <\/strong>or other indicated keys during startup to access recovery options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or if it fails repeatedly, power the computer on and off using the power button, typically two to three times.<\/strong>
This should trigger the ‘Diagnosing your PC’ screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"'Diagnosing<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, when Windows tries to repair itself automatically, you might not see the ‘Advanced options’ button on the blue screen, as in the above GIF. However, it’s still worth giving it a try first, this method to fix error 0xc0000225. If you do see the ‘Advanced options’ screen, great! You can skip the next section “2. Use Windows Bootable USB (Recommended)<\/span><\/a><\/strong>” where we use a Windows USB drive and go straight to the “Second Step: The Boot Configuration Data Challenge<\/a><\/span><\/strong>“. Let’s see if you get lucky!<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Use Windows Bootable USB (Recommended)<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n

If the forced startup repair without bootable USB fails, proceed with a bootable Windows installation USB created using another PC. This is the more reliable method in my experience for resolving the error 0xc0000225. Refer to the below guide if you need reference to boot Windows installation to a USB:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Create a Bootable USB in Windows Using CMD<\/a><\/blockquote>