Windows 10 isn't booting. please help me

I have a Windows bootable USB but i think I've made it wrong or something. please help me 😪

What are the status of the important computer files:
a) files backed up to another drive or the cloud
b) backed up images saved to another drive or the cloud
c) no backed up files or images > files need to be saved
d) no backed up files or images > files do not need to be saved


Please perform the following steps:

1) Find 3 or 4 flash drives that you can format (> or = 8 GB)

2) Make tools that can be used to recover important files, test the drives, and troubleshoot

3) On a working computer create:

a) a new bootable windows 10 iso 20H2:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10


b) bootable Ubuntu flash drive:
Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu tutorials
Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu
Linux to the rescue! How Ubuntu can help a computer in distress | PCWorld


c) Run Sea Tools for Windows
long generic test
Post an image of the test result into the thread

SeaTools | Seagate Support US



4) System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums:
System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums
In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'.
After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.
System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

Include PSU. cooler, case, peripherals and anything attached to the computer by wired or wireless (mouse, keyboard, headset, printer, xbox, USB wireless network card, etc.)

Code:

Error code:  0xc0000242 = The specified buffer contains ill-formed data

Thank you for your quick support. I'm file option A.
Do I need to do the wndows option and the Ubuntu option? and specifically, which segate application should I download.

Many Thanks,
David

zbook said:

What are the status of the important computer files:
a) files backed up to another drive or the cloud
b) backed up images saved to another drive or the cloud
c) no backed up files or images > files need to be saved
d) no backed up files or images > files do not need to be saved


Please perform the following steps:

1) Find 3 or 4 flash drives that you can format (> or = 8 GB)

2) Make tools that can be used to recover important files, test the drives, and troubleshoot

3) On a working computer create:

a) a new bootable windows 10 iso 20H2:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10


b) bootable Ubuntu flash drive:
Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu tutorials
Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu
Linux to the rescue! How Ubuntu can help a computer in distress | PCWorld


c) Run Sea Tools for Windows
long generic test
Post an image of the test result into the thread

SeaTools | Seagate Support US



4) System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums:
System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums
In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'.
After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.
System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

Include PSU. cooler, case, peripherals and anything attached to the computer by wired or wireless (mouse, keyboard, headset, printer, xbox, USB wireless network card, etc.)

Code:

Error code:  0xc0000242 = The specified buffer contains ill-formed data

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zbook said:

What are the status of the important computer files:
a) files backed up to another drive or the cloud
b) backed up images saved to another drive or the cloud
c) no backed up files or images > files need to be saved
d) no backed up files or images > files do not need to be saved


Please perform the following steps:

1) Find 3 or 4 flash drives that you can format (> or = 8 GB)

2) Make tools that can be used to recover important files, test the drives, and troubleshoot

3) On a working computer create:

a) a new bootable windows 10 iso 20H2:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10


b) bootable Ubuntu flash drive:
Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu tutorials
Create a bootable USB stick on Windows | Ubuntu
Linux to the rescue! How Ubuntu can help a computer in distress | PCWorld


c) Run Sea Tools for Windows
long generic test
Post an image of the test result into the thread

SeaTools | Seagate Support US



4) System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums:
System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums
In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'.
After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.
System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

Include PSU. cooler, case, peripherals and anything attached to the computer by wired or wireless (mouse, keyboard, headset, printer, xbox, USB wireless network card, etc.)

Code:

Error code:  0xc0000242 = The specified buffer contains ill-formed data

Thank you for your support thus far. I am currently running ubuntu through the bootable usb. I have checked my Parkard Bell hard drive and all my files are still present.


What are my next steps?

Do you have a bootable Windows USB device? If not, Download Windows 10 ISO File

Matthew Wai said:

Do you have a bootable Windows USB device? If not, Download Windows 10 ISO File

I don't have a spare USB for the next 5 hours. I have already downloaded an Windows ISO file on my functioning PC and when I get the spare USB i will use Rufus to put it on the USB.

After that what should I do :)

Since you can see your files in Linux, you may want to back them up to an external drive before you proceed further

bfunke said:

Since you can see your files in Linux, you may want to back them up to an external drive before you proceed further

I see. After backing up the PC and having the Windows bootable USB What should I do :)

Boot to Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10

If timeliness is important you can clean install or custom install Windows 10 20H2.
(drivers and applications need to be installed)

If there is time to troubleshoot commands can be run once you boot the Windows 10 iso to system restore, startup repair, and command prompt.

Having files backed up gives you flexibility.

The drive can be tested using Sea Tools for Windows bootable:
SeaTools | Seagate Support US


Run Startup Repair in Windows 10

System Restore Windows 10

Reset Windows 10

Boot to Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10

Custom Install Windows 10
How to Restore Files from Windows.old Folder in Windows 10

Clean Install Windows 10

Refresh Windows 10





https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...covery-options
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...c-859e2b022fc7
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...5-1814bd8d453c
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...4-b3e5e56fe234
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...6-e3b5a3024da5

Thank you to EVERYONE on this thread �� I ready appreciate it. I've backed up the necessary files, performed a clean install and windows has installed. Thank youuu