0xc0000225

About this tag
The 0xc0000225 error is a Windows boot failure that typically appears after partition changes, interrupted system updates, or hardware issues. In the WindowsForum.com discussions, users report this error on Windows 10 and 8.1 systems, often after cancelling a partition operation, running msconfig to change startup mode, or encountering drive read problems. Common troubleshooting steps attempted include Startup Repair, sfc /scannow, chkdsk, and booting from recovery media, but these may not always resolve the issue. The error can also prevent booting from installation media, making recovery more difficult. These threads explore various causes and solutions for the 0xc0000225 error.

  1. Windows 10 0xC0000225 error, all repair efforts unsuccessful

    Friend's Asus TP500L laptop running Windows 10 is giving the 0xC0000225 error (). I created a recovery image for a USB and booted from that. I've tried all the standard stuff (see below) and just looking for other ideas before I pronounce the drive toasted. This was originally delivered with...
    • RodBarnes
    • Thread
    • 0xc0000225 asus boot issues bootrec chkdsk data recovery drive issues error file system gpt partition partition management recovery repair sfc startup repair system repair tech support windows 10 windows upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

  2. Windows 8 msconfig + normal startup = no boot up

    Im using Win 8.1 on an HP Pavilion x2 tablet pc. Today my wireless adapter would not recognize my wifi connection no matter what I tried (reboot, diagnose, reboot) so I went into msconfig to run safe mode to try it there. Well it worked. So I figured it must be a program/app causing the...
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    Windows 7 Error Code 0xc0000225 After Cancelling Partition: Need Help with Boot Issues

    Hello Guys...... Last night i was trying to make partition but i dont know why did i cancelled it....(Maybe it was taking too long) after cancelling windows restart but got this error....Status 0xc0000225 I have looked alot for this error Status 0xc0000225 But not found any solution I...
    • Shahzeb
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    • 0xc0000225 boot issues clean install error codes help partition troubleshooting windows 7 windows installation windows recovery
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support