Windows 10: Device giving an error on startup

Discus and support Device giving an error on startup in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Whenever I start my laptop, it says the following:"RecoveryYour PC/Device needs to be repairedThe operating system couldn't be loaded because the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gordon Freeman4, Jun 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM.

  1. Device giving an error on startup


    Whenever I start my laptop, it says the following:"RecoveryYour PC/Device needs to be repairedThe operating system couldn't be loaded because the system registry file is missing or contains errors File: \WINDOWS\system32\config\systemError code: 0xc0000017"Sorry I couldn't give an image, the image fails to upload every time.It gives options to troubleshoot, try again, and show Startup Settings, though try again and startup settings just bring me back to the page, meaning the only option is troubleshooting, which I have tried everything I could think of.This laptop has so many files that are

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    Gordon Freeman4, Jun 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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  2. Avedis53 Win User

    Can't get GPU-Z to start with Windows 8.1 startup

    I'm not sure how to do that. Could you list the steps for a noob?
     
  3. dalchina Win User
    Anyone have these errors??

    Which apps (list them) give you this error?

    Can you post a screenshot?

    Have you examined your startups as I suggested?
     
  4. Arul_D Win User

    Device giving an error on startup

    Startup Error

    Hi Abishek,

    Thank you for writing your concern in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you in troubleshooting the issue. With the information that you’ve provided, it looks like there could be some third part conflict or corrupt Windows files which is causing the error.

    I suggest you to perform the following method and check if that helps:

    Method 1:

    Perform Startup Repair. Follow the steps:


    • Press and hold Shift key and click on
      Restart
      from login screen.

    • Click on Troubleshoot.

    • Select Advanced Options.

    • Select Startup Repair and follow the on screen instructions.
    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.
     
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