Fix error 0xc000014C for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1

Alternative Info error messages.

 Your PC will probably display “Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.” with File: as “\Boot\BCD”, but users reported others, such as:

• File: \Windows\system32\config\system
  Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or is corrupt
• Info: The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains errors

Sample 0xc000014C boot error

Below is a sample full text of this boot error message:

Windows Boot Manager

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause.

To fix the problem:

1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer."

If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator 

or computer manufacturer for assistance

File: \Boot\BCD

Status: 0xc000014C

Info: An error occurred while attempting to read the boot configuration data.

Here’s how it looks in Windows 8 with the same Info message:

Windows Recovery Environment

Your PC needs to be repaired

The Boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors.

File: \Boot\BCD

Error code: 0x000014c

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.