Windows 10: Activation error: 0xc0000098, kernel is missing or has errors.

I just finished a PC I built, went to install windows, and as it was loading the screen went black for awhile and then it loaded again and finished.

When it finished I received the 0xc0000098 error

”The operating system couldnt be loaded because the kernel is missing or has errors”

It tells me to insert my installation disk, but I bought the usb stick and do not have an installation disk.

I’d rather not spend another 100$ on the disk after buying the USB installation.

Thanks for any help


Specs:

-no OS

BIOS fully recognizes:

-Motherboard- Msi x470

-RAM

-Processor- rhyzen 5 2600

-Graphics Card

-Sata cables inserted

:)

 

Windows 10 0xc0000098 error

Hi,

0xc0000098 is caused by an incomplete or corrupt configuration in the BCD registry hive. To help get the best solution to your concern, we'd like to ask the following questions below:

• Are you experiencing the blue screen error during boot up?
  
• Have you done any changes on your computer before the issue started?
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

If you're able to boot up your computer, we suggest following the steps on this
link
to help resolve blue screen errors.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

ntoskrnl.exe missing or corrupt - 0xc0000098 error

Hi vphr,

A faulty hard drive, cabling or connection could be one of the possible reasons why you are having the 0xc0000098 error. May we know where you got the Windows 10 installation media that you used to install to your computer? I would suggest that you download
the media creation tool in this
link on another computer to create a Windows 10 installation media. You can also check the post provided by
SpiritX MS MVP in this
thread for the other troubleshooting steps.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.

 

error code: 0xc0000098

Hi,

The the 0xc0000098 error can appear due to a corrupted BCD (Boot Configuration Data) file. This can be due to a change in the hardware. There is also a possibility that Windows files or the hard drive was damaged on some cases. In this case, we suggest to boot
from windows 10 installation disc and kindly follow the steps provided by
Teemo Tang on this
link.

Should you have further concerns, feel free to post.

Regards.