Windows 10: Windows 10 failed to install on a new computer - missing file CI.dll status 0xc0000098

Yesterday I de-assembled my old computer running Vista and using the same computer case and PSU I assembled a computer with brand new RAM, CPU and motherboard and SSD and attempted to install Windows 10 from a USB stick. The USB stick is a “RETAIL VERSION” of Windows 10 (not OEM) that I purchased from reputable high street retailer [Tesco Direct].



The computer boots from the USB stick, I reach the screen for selecting the 32/64 bit version, select 64 bit and after the loading bar finishes (takes about 10secs) I sometimes see the Windows logo before I am faced with the following message in Windows Boot Manager



“Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem

1)Insert your windows installation disk and restart the computer

2)Choose your language settings and then click next.

3)Click repair your computer.



If you don’t have the disk contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.

File CI.dll​

Status 0xc0000098.​

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Info: the operating system couldn’t be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors.



So far I have tried several things to resolve this.

- Plugged in an older keyboard in a PS/2 port instead of using my modern keyboard.

- Tried plugging the USB stick into different USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.



- I have not got any hard drives or optical drives connected or graphics cards connected as I want to use the SSD as my storage area for windows and office. None of these attempts have worked. What could be the cause of the problem? Issues with the hardware? Corrupt installation media?

The components that are currently installed are the following;

ASUS H110M-A/M.2 motherboard

Intel Celeron G3930 CPU

Crucial 8GB DDR4 -2400 [CT8G4DFS824A – sold under another code but matched to motherboard]

Crucial MX300 275GB SATA M.2 Type 2280SS SSD



The Bios correctly reads all components.


Sent from my works PC which doesn't have administrative rights.

:)

 

Windows 10 install error 0xc0000098 on new build

Trying to install Windows 10 Home 64bit on a new home built computer (first OS install off of initial bios). Repeatedly getting this error:

File: \windows\system32\drivers\qlfcoei.sys

Status: 0xc0000098

Info: The operating system couldn't be loaded because a critical system driver is missing or contains errors.

Using a ASUS B150M-A motherboard with a i5 processor.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

Windows Updates failed to instal

I'm not sure how differant XP media center Edition is but you could clear the history \ cache if these folders are there.

Step 1 Register DLL files.

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By trying this step, we can check if the update engines are working properly.



1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.

2. Click Start and Run, type "Regsvr32 atl.dll" (without quotes) in the Open box and click OK.



Note: There is a space between regsvr32 and atl.dll



3. Similarly, one by one, register the files listed below:



Regsvr32 msxml3.dll

Regsvr32 wuapi.dll

Regsvr32 wuaueng.dll

Regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll

Regsvr32 wups2.dll

Regsvr32 wucltui.dll

Regsvr32 wups.dll

Regsvr32 wuweb.dll

Regsvr32 qmgr.dll

Regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll

Regsvr32 jscript.dll



Note: If you encounter errors while registering any of these files then skip that file and continue with the next one.



If the issue persists, let's move on to the steps below to verify Windows Update services and temporary folders.



Step 2 Verify the relevant Windows Update services.

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1. Click Start->Run, type "services.msc" (without quotation marks) in the open box and click OK.

2. Double click the service "Automatic Updates".

3. Click on the Log On tab, please ensure the option "Local System account" is selected and the option "Allow service to interact with desktop" is unchecked.

4. Check if this service has been enabled on the listed Hardware Profile. If not, please click the Enable button to enable it.

5. Click on the tab "General "; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic" or "Manual". Then please click the button "Stop" under "Service Status" to stop the service.

6. Then please click the button "Start" under "Service Status" to start the service.

7. Please repeat the above steps with the other services:



Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Event Log

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)



Note: Event log service is enabled on all of the hardware profiles; this service does not have an option to enable or disable on certain hardware profile.



If it still does not help, let's proceed to step 3.



Step 3 Reload the Update temporary folders.

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One possible cause is that the temporary folder for Windows Update is containing corrupted files. Let's erase all the files there to get the system clean.



1. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



Net stop WuAuServ



2. Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.

3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.

4. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



Net start WuAuServ



Please test the Windows Update website and let me know the result. If the issue persists, to clarify the issue and provide more accurate troubleshooting steps, please assist me in collecting the following information.

 

Missing .dll file .

Hi,

I suggest that you perform the steps below and check if it helps resolve the issue.

• Uninstall all those apps (using revo uninstaller) which are giving you msvcr100.dll and msvcp100.dll files missing error
• Open the link below

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679

And download and install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012 Update 4.

3. Download VSU_4\vcredist_x64.exe if you’ll be installing this on Windows 10 64bit.

4. Download VSU_4\vcredist_x86.exe if you’ll be installing this on Windows 10 32bit.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.