{"id":18932,"date":"2023-03-07T11:35:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T06:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=18932"},"modified":"2025-01-02T14:03:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T08:33:40","slug":"fix-error-code-0xc0000225-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-error-code-0xc0000225-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Error Code 0xc0000225 Windows 11?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\" alignleft\" style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 27px;\" width=\"951\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: Fix Error code 0xc0000225 is a boot error in Windows 11. It occurs when the boot configuration data (BCD) is corrupted or missing, preventing the system from booting successfully. To fix this error, there are 4 methods: Automatic Repair, Using Command Prompt, System Restore, Reinstalling Windows 11 while it is already running, and Reinstalling Windows 11 by starting the PC using installation media. Each method is explained in detail in the article. If data loss occurs due to the error, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery software<\/a> to recover the data.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png\" alt=\"Stellar Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Windows 11 0x0000225 error is a boot error. You may encounter it when you are trying to start your Windows 11 operating system.<\/p>\n<p>This error code means that the system&#8217;s boot configuration data (BCD) is either corrupted or missing. This prevents the system from successfully booting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/oHow-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000225-Windows-11.png\" alt=\"fix error code 0xc0000225 Windows 11\" width=\"418\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/oHow-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000225-Windows-11.png 418w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/oHow-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000225-Windows-11-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/oHow-to-fix-error-code-0xc0000225-Windows-11-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want your system to run smoothly, you must fix this error. We recommend that you address this error as soon as possible. Or else, it can create more issues and even result in data loss. If you have already suffered from data loss, don\u2019t worry. At Stellar Data Recovery, we can help you recover the data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-files-after-windows-10-upgrade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Files After Windows 10 Update?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/wdr-pro\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=WDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26484 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner.jpg\" alt=\"wdr-mid-banner\" width=\"811\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wdr-mid-banner-610x250.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article, we will cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-error-code-0xc0000225-windows-11\/#srv1\"><strong>Common Causes- Error Code 0xc0000225<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-error-code-0xc0000225-windows-11\/#srv2\"><strong>4 ways to fix error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-error-code-0xc0000225-windows-11\/#srv3\"><strong>How to recover lost data?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-error-code-0xc0000225-windows-11\/#srv4\"><strong>Common doubts and concerns<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv1\">Common Causes- Error Code 0xc0000225<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Primary reason for this error &#8211; Missing or corrupted Boot Configuration Data (BCD).<\/p>\n<p><strong>There may be other reasons as well, which may cause this error:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Damaged, Corrupted or Missing system files.<br \/>\n&#8211; Faulty\/Corrupted hard drive<br \/>\n&#8211; Missing\/Incorrect active partition from system\u2019s drive<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv2\">4 ways to fix error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can also try these steps to fix error 0xc0000225 on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Automatic Repair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is the simplest method to try. It uses the built-in repair tools in Windows 11 to detect and repair any boot errors.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the steps to fix error code 0xc0000225 Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>1. Insert the Windows 11 bootable installation DVD and restart your PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Automatic-Repair-1.png\" alt=\"fix error code 0xc0000225 Windows 11\" width=\"400\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Automatic-Repair-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Automatic-Repair-1-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Automatic-Repair-1-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Press any key to continue when prompted to boot from a CD or DVD.<\/p>\n<p>3. Choose your preferred language and press Next. In the bottom-left corner, click Repair your machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-your-preferred-language.jpg\" alt=\"fix error code 0xc0000225 Windows 11\" width=\"796\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-your-preferred-language.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-your-preferred-language-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-your-preferred-language-150x55.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-your-preferred-language-768x282.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Click Troubleshoot on the<em><strong> \u2018Choose an Option\u2019<\/strong> <\/em>screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Troubleshoot-on-the-Choose-an-Option.png\" alt=\"Click Troubleshoot on the Choose an Option\" width=\"428\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Troubleshoot-on-the-Choose-an-Option.png 428w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Troubleshoot-on-the-Choose-an-Option-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Troubleshoot-on-the-Choose-an-Option-140x150.png 140w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-Troubleshoot-on-the-Choose-an-Option-150x161.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Select the Advanced option on the Troubleshoot screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-the-Advanced-option.jpg\" alt=\"Select-the-Advanced-option\" width=\"400\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-the-Advanced-option.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-the-Advanced-option-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-the-Advanced-option-130x150.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-the-Advanced-option-150x174.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Select Startup Repair or Automatic Repair on the Advanced Settings box.<\/p>\n<p>7. Hold off till Windows Automatic\/Startup Repairs are finished.<\/p>\n<p>8. Restart your computer to fix error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Using Command Prompt- Fix Error code 0xc0000225<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can fix error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11<\/p>\n<p>1. Type<em><strong> &#8220;Command Prompt&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>on the search bar and click on Run as Administrator.<\/p>\n<p>2. Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:<em><strong> bootrec \/fixmbr, bootrec \/fixboot, bootrec \/rebuildbcd<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Type-Command-Prompt.jpg\" alt=\"Type-Command-Prompt\" width=\"582\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Type-Command-Prompt.jpg 582w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Type-Command-Prompt-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Type-Command-Prompt-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. If the above command fails then enter the following commands in cmd:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>bcdedit \/export C:\\BCD_Backup<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>c:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>cd boot<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>attrib bcd -s -h -r<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>ren c:\\boot\\bcd bcd.old<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>bootrec \/RebuildBcd<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>4. Check if it fixed the error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-data-from-chkdsk-command\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Missing Files &amp; Folders After CHKDSK Command?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. System Restore<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start a system restore, backup all your important data. Restoring won\u2019t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Restore.jpg\" alt=\"System-Restore\" width=\"605\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Restore.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Restore-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/System-Restore-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the steps to fix Windows 11 0x0000225.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Type<em><strong> &#8220;Control Panel&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> into the taskbar&#8217;s search box, and then select it from the list of results.<\/p>\n<p>2. Type recovery into the Control Panel&#8217;s search bar.<\/p>\n<p>3. Open System Restore by choosing Recovery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18944 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Open-System-Restore.jpg\" alt=\"Open-System-Restore\" width=\"484\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Open-System-Restore.jpg 484w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Open-System-Restore-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Open-System-Restore-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Select Next in the Restore system files and settings window.<\/p>\n<p>5. From the list of results, pick the restoration point you want to use, and then click Scan for Affected Programs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Reinstall Windows 11 with installation media<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are two ways you can reinstall Windows 11 and: while it is already running or by starting your PC using installation media.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start, the image below will tell you what you need to ensure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reinstall-Windows-j11.png\" alt=\"Reinstall Windows 11\" width=\"678\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reinstall-Windows-j11.png 678w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reinstall-Windows-j11-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reinstall-Windows-j11-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reinstalling Windows 11 while it is already running requires:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1. Connect your PC to the installation media you created.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Launch File Explorer. Choose the installation media disc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>3. Double-click setup.exe in the drive&#8217;s root directory, and then click \u201cYes\u201d when prompted to give the app permission to modify your device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Double-click-setup3.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click-setup\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Double-click-setup3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Double-click-setup3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Double-click-setup3-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Choose <em><strong>\u2018Change what to keep.\u2019<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-what-to-keep.jpg\" alt=\"Change-what-to-keep\" width=\"718\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-what-to-keep.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-what-to-keep-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Change-what-to-keep-150x133.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Select Next after choosing one of the following possibilities:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Next-after-choosing.jpg\" alt=\"fix error code 0xc0000225 Windows 11\" width=\"700\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Next-after-choosing.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Next-after-choosing-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Select-Next-after-choosing-150x132.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-80\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-80\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Option<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Keep personal files and apps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">This will preserve your personal data, apps, and settings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Keep personal files only<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">This will preserve your personal data and settings, but all your apps will be removed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Keep nothing<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">This will remove all personal data, settings, and apps. Be sure to back up your files first.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-80 from cache -->\n<p>6. To finish, select Install to start reinstalling Windows 11 on your PC. Your PC will restart several times during the reinstallation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>To reinstall Windows 11 by starting your PC using installation media:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1. Connect your PC to the installation media you created.<\/p>\n<p>2. Using the installation media, boot up your computer. For information on how to start the PC using media, contact the PC maker.<\/p>\n<p>3. Select Next and then Install now when Windows Setup launches.<\/p>\n<p>4. Enter your Windows 11 product key when requested if you have one. Select<em><strong> \u2018I don&#8217;t have a product key\u2019, if not<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>5. If prompted, choose a Windows edition to install (such as Home or Pro) and then click Next.<\/p>\n<p>6. <em><strong>Select Custom:<\/strong><\/em> Install Windows only when prompted to select an installation type (advanced).<\/p>\n<p>7. Choose the partition or disc that Windows 11 should be installed on.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note: If you think your computer may be compromised, you might think about removing the current partitions and installing Windows 11 again on a fresh disc.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-the-partition-or-disc.jpg\" alt=\"Choose-the-partition-or-disc\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-the-partition-or-disc.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-the-partition-or-disc-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Choose-the-partition-or-disc-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Select Next to start reinstalling Windows 11 on your PC. Your PC will restart several times during the reinstallation. This should fix error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv3\">How to recover the data?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The error can result in data loss. Or even while fixing error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11, you might have suffered from lost files.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recover your data, take out help at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stellar Data Recovery<\/strong><\/a>. We offer a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">demo version<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of our software which allows you to scan and preview the recoverable files before purchasing the full version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png\" alt=\"Stellar Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This means that you can confirm the software&#8217;s ability to recover your lost or deleted data before committing to a purchase. We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/wdr-pro\/buy-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>three types of plans<\/strong><\/a> each with different features and pricing, making it a flexible solution for all recovery needs.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you have learned how to fix 0xc0000225 in Windows 11, let\u2019s move on to some other general questions we often encounter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-get-activation-key-of-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Stellar Data Recovery Activation Key- 11.0.0.6 License<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong id=\"srv4\">FAQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>1. What causes the error code 0xc0000225?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Here are some common causes of this error.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupted boot configuration data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing or damaged boot files<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard disk problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incompatible or outdated drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-deleted-files-from-hard-disk-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recover Deleted Files From Hard Disk For Free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>2. How can I fix 0xc0000225 in Windows 11 after replacing the hard drive?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Try this to fix 0xc0000225 in Windows 11.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a WinPE environment using a Windows 10 installation USB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boot from the USB and select your preferred language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press<em><strong> Shift + F10<\/strong> <\/em>to open the CMD prompt window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8220;DISKPART&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>to enter the DiskPart utility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8220;list disk&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>to see all the disks and identify your SSD as disk 0.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <em><strong>&#8220;sel disk 0&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> to select the SSD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8220;list par&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>to see the partitions on the SSD and identify the partition called SYSTEM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the SYSTEM partition using its number, e.g.<em><strong> &#8220;sel par 1&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign the letter S to the partition using &#8220;assign letter=S&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exit DiskPart and type &#8220;S:&#8221; to switch to the partition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8220;cd efi\\microsoft\\boot&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>to go to the boot folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <em><strong>&#8220;bcdedit \/store.\\BCD \/set {bootmgr} device partition=S:&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> to set the boot manager device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8220;bcdedit \/store.\\BCD \/set {default} device partition=c:&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>to set the default device to the C drive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <em><strong>&#8220;bcdedit \/store.\\BCD \/set {default} osdevice partition=c:&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>to set the default OS device to the C drive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8220;bcdedit \/store .\\BCD&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> to see the boot configuration data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close all Windows and stop the installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try the same to fix error 0xc0000225 on Windows 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. What should I do if I don&#8217;t have a Windows installation USB?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>You can download the Windows Installation Media Creation Tool from Microsoft&#8217;s website and use it to create a Windows installation USB. For more information visit the official website.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>4. How to backup data before fixing error code 0xc0000225 on Windows 11?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If you cannot get into Windows, you can back up your data by booting into safe mode and copying your files to an external drive or cloud storage.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>5. How to fix error code 0xc0000225 in Windows 11, if it persists after following the steps?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions or need help, create a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ms.portal.azure.com\/#blade\/Microsoft_Azure_Support\/HelpAndSupportBlade\/overview?DMC=troubleshoot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">support request<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Microsoft, or ask <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/products\/azure?product=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Azure community support<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also submit product feedback to <\/span><strong>Azure community support.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Fix Error code 0xc0000225 is a boot error in Windows 11. 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