[Fix] The required device is not connected or cannot be accessed with an error.

We've found 3 practical solutions to fix the error message "Your PC needs to be repaired. A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed." The error codes often associated with this message include 0xc000000e, 0xc000000f, 0xc0000001, 0xc0000225, and 0xc0000185...

How to Resolve the "A Required Device Isn't Connected or Can't Be Accessed" Error in Windows 10/8/7

Let's explore what happens when an error occurs stating that 'a required device is not connected and cannot be accessed.'

"My computer fails to boot entirely. Upon pressing the power button, the Dell logo briefly displays for a second followed by a blue screen. The message reads, 'A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed. Error code: 0xc000000f.' My system has been experiencing random crashes, and it was after one of these incidents that this issue surfaced."

"I recently acquired a new laptop (Toshiba Satellite C850) with a pre-installed Windows 8 that was corrupted. The system prompted me to repair it, but when I attempted to boot from the Windows DVD, it wouldn't accept it. Instead, it consistently displayed a blue screen with the following error message: 'Your PC needs to be repaired. A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed. Error code: 0xc000000f.'"

In summary, a "PC needs to be repaired" error prevents users from accessing the system, typically due to Windows being unable to locate the necessary boot files. If you encounter the same issue with a missing or inaccessible device, the following solutions will be highly beneficial.

Solution 1: Perform an Automatic Startup Repair

1) Boot from the Windows 10, 8 or 7 USB or DVD bootable media.
2) Click "Repair your computer".
3) Click "Advanced Options".
4) Click "Troubleshoot".
5) Click "Startup Repair".
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.

Solution 2: Perform a Startup Repair using Command Prompt

1) Boot from the Windows 10, 8, or 7 USB or DVD bootable media. 2) Click "Repair your computer". 3) Click "Advanced Options". 4) Click "Troubleshoot" and then "Command Prompt". 5) Execute these commands: bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /rebuildbcd

6) The command didn't work? Try one of the suggested commands instead:

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

Solution 3: Perform a System Recovery or Factory Reset your PC

You can reach out to your manufacturer for assistance or perform it yourself using the bootable USB software.

System Recovery reformats the system drive (usually C:), reinstalling the original operating system and all original hardware drivers and software.

2) A Factory Reset removes all partitions, reformats the entire hard drive, reinstalls the original operating system, and reinstalls all the original hardware drivers and software.

Performing a system restore or factory reset also requires a Windows installation media, which you can create on a functioning computer.

Tip: How to create a Windows System Repair Disk to fix the error "A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed"?

As you can observe, having a Windows installation media is crucial when attempting various methods to resolve the "A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed" error in Windows. To prevent the inconvenience of not having one in the future, it's advisable to prepare ahead with a straightforward Windows backup software.

Step 1. Prepare a USB drive that can be written to and read from.

Step 2. Launch and install Todo Backup on Computer B.

Step 3. Locate and click on "Tools", then select "Create Emergency Disk".

Step 4. Select the Boot Disk location. You can choose to create an ISO file, a bootable USB, or a CD/DVD disc.

Step 5. Click "Create" to begin.

With the assistance of Todo Backup's bootable USB or DVD tools, you won't need to fear encountering the "PC needs to be repaired. A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed" issue anymore.