BCD error

Dave_S

this is what I get after turning on my Acer Notebook model M5-581T:

 

Recovery

 

Your PC needs to be repaired

 

The Boot Configuration Data File is missing some required information.

 

File: \BCD

Error code: 0xc000000d

 

You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have any installation media (like a disc or USB device), contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer.

 

 

Press Esc for UEFI Firmware Settings

 

Problem is: keyboard is inop, won't accept external usb input, internal DVD drive isn't accepted either. I took out the hard drive and connected to a usb hub, all the files can be seen yet the computer won't boot to anythng, even tried a different win7 drive: says no boot device. Any suggestions? Its out of warranty.

vvprad

Since this laptop was shipped with Windows 8, you need to disable the secure boot settings in the BIOS. Then only the laptop will let you to boot from a different HDD or disc. To do that, follow the below.

 

Inser the Windows disc into the DVD drive.

 

Restart the computer and keep tapping the F2 key to enter into the BIOS.

 

Select Security tab and set Supervisor password.

 

Select Boot tab.

Disable Secure Boot.

Under Boot priority, set 1 as CD/DVD drive or HDD as you wish.

Press F10 key and select Yes.

 

While performing reset using the discs, all your personal data files and applications will be lost. backup all files before you proceed.