Step by Step Guide to Fix Windows Stop Code 0x00000034

0x00000034 Error: BCD File Missing or Corrupt

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What is 0x00000034 Error?


The Windows Stop Code 0x00000034, labeled BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO, is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) that occurs when the system encounters a critical error in its Boot Configuration Data (BCD) or system registry. This BSOD is often seen during startup and prevents Windows from booting properly. It typically indicates a corrupted or misconfigured boot file, especially within the BCD store, or invalid system settings in the registry. This error is particularly common after forced shutdowns, interrupted updates, failed dual-boot configurations, or registry corruption caused by software or user error.

Causes

  • Corrupted Boot Configuration Data (BCD): The BCD store may be missing or damaged, preventing the system boot.
  • Incorrect System Registry Settings: Invalid entries in SYSTEM or SOFTWARE hives can cause configuration failures.
  • Failed Windows Updates or System Restore: An incomplete update or restoration can leave boot data in an inconsistent state.
  • Hard Drive Errors: Disk issues can damage system files critical for booting.
  • Faulty RAM or Hardware: Bad memory modules may corrupt the data loaded into boot-time memory.
  • Manual Registry Editing Errors: Incorrect registry tweaks or imports can break the configuration setup.

Resolution Steps




1.Use Startup Repair from the Recovery Environment

Boot from a Windows installation media → Click Repair your computer → Troubleshoot → Startup Repair. Let Windows attempt automatic boot repair.

2.Rebuild the BCD Store Manually

Open Command Prompt from recovery mode and run the following commands:

  • bootrec /fixmbr  
  • bootrec /fixboot  
  • bootrec /scanos  
  • bootrec /rebuildbcd  

These commands repair and regenerate the BCD store.

3.Check and Repair Disk Errors

  • From Command Prompt, run:
  • chkdsk C: /f /r
  • This will check for and repair file system or sector-level errors on the boot volume.

4.Run System File Checker and DISM

  • Still in recovery Command Prompt, execute:

sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows

  • Then run:

DISM /Image:C:\ /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

  • These scan and fix system files offline.

5.Restore System Registry Manually

  • Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack
  • Copy all files from RegBack to Config folder using:
  • copy C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack\* C:\Windows\System32\Config\

6.Run Memory Diagnostic Tool

Restart and run mdsched.exe to test for faulty RAM modules. Replace if errors are found.

7.Perform System Restore

  • From recovery mode, go to Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → System Restore
  • Choose a restore point before the BSOD starts appearing.


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