Windows 10: Windows 7 to Windows 10 error 0xc000000f

I have tried to upgrade from win7 to win10 after copying the files and the system restarts, I will get the error 0xc000000f. I have both win7 and win10 disks and the automatic repair would not work.


Apparently this has to to with some bios settings, I have tried to follow the guide but I do not have all the options to described in the guide below.


[Solved] Error Code 0xc000000f Windows 8: A Required device isn’t connected or can’t be accessed


Specs:
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-3630QM (2.40GHz) 6MB
Memory (RAM) 8GB SAMSUNG 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M - 2.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
2nd Graphics Card NONE
Memory - Hard Disk 120GB KINGSTON V300 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (450MB/R, 450MB/W)
2nd Hard Disk 1TB WD SCORPIO BLUE WD10JPVT, SATA 3 Gb/s, 8MB CACHE (5400 rpm)

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Error code 0xc000000f while upgrading to Windows 10

Trying to upgrade from Windows 7 to 10.

All seemed to be fine, then I reciebed error code 0xc000000f.

do not have disc or usb

Anyideas please

 

Win 10 upgrade from Win 7 - error code 0xc000000f

I have tried o upgrade Windows 10 from Windows 7, I managed to get to the end and then I got an error code 0xc000000f.

Can anyone help me fix my pc please.

 

Sorry to say ... but that link is only useful if you have UEFI. I have an "old" Win7 laptop that uses BIOS, not UEFI, and have gotten the same failure -- time after time. I've tried three different upgrade methods -- Windows Update, using the ISO, using a DVD made from the ISO -- and it fails with that same code every time. Last time it failed, it left my laptop in an unusable state -- one I'm still working on fixing.

 

I have tried upgrading using windows update and a bootable usb stick - both do not work. I am able to do a clean install of windows 10 but then I have got the problem with the activation key.

 

A clean install on a PC that was not previously activated through an upgrade wii NOT activate. You must do the upgrade first.

 

I know otherwise it wouldnt activate right? I have been with microsoft for 4 days now and they have tried remotely installing it for me. They do not know whats going on so they are going to do it again tomorrow, referred me to a level 2 technician. Hope it will work, apparently it got something to do with corrupt BCD - I have tried to rebuilt it but it still does not work.

The technician asked me whether I want a win 10 key but was going to charge me 100 pounds.

 

Any update on this? Been running win 10 for less then a week and I had been enjoying it until I encourage tired this same problem today. Right after a mandated windows update I got this same message and error code.

 

I contacted microsoft and they gave me a win10 key - it took them 5 days but finally have it.

 

So you were able to then do a Clean Install?

 

I was always able to do a clean install but couldnt upgrade hence no activation. But now with a windows 10 key it works totally fine.

 

So has there been any resolution to this besides getting a new key from Microsoft? I am experiencing the same issue as others. There is no option for turning off secure boot and I only have ACHI and compatibility, I have tried to upgrade several times, all result in the 0xc000000f error. I have a Lenovo L420. A clean install works perfectly fine but as others have said this causes Win 10 to stays inactivated. I am able to get all the way through the first 2 steps where the computer restarts and about 60% way through copying, aprox 20% overall, at the installation screen the laptop will restart and I get the message 0xc000000f, A required device isn't connected or cannot be accessed. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Lenovo L420, clean 7 install ---> 10 upgrade

 

Unfortunately there wasn't any other solution that is why they gave me a win 10 key. I did ask them what the problem was but they didn't know the answer. Your best shot is to contact them via live chat and let them remotely try it. It is a pain though since I was handled by at least 10 different people.

 

So, with the release of Insider Build 10565 there has been a major change. You can now clean install W10 and use your "qualifying operating system key" to activate. *Smile