0XC0000034

General System STATUS_OBJECT_NAME_NOT_FOUND (Boot Error) Applies to: Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11

What it means

Windows can't find a file it needs during startup, often after an interrupted update installation.

Also seen as: 0xc0000034

Quick fix steps

Boot from Windows installation media and run Startup Repair.
If Startup Repair fails, try "bootrec /rebuildbcd" from the recovery Command Prompt.
As a last resort, System Restore to a point before the problem started.

For the full step-by-step walkthrough, see Windows Stuck on the Loading Screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mean Windows won't boot at all anymore?

It typically appears during startup specifically after an interrupted or failed update, but Windows' built-in recovery options (accessible from this error screen) can often resolve it without needing external media.

Will I lose my files if I see this error?

Not automatically — the recovery options available from this screen are generally designed to fix the boot issue without touching your personal files, though a full reset remains a last-resort option that would affect them.

Other error codes

0X80070005 — Access Denied

A permissions problem — the current user account doesn't have rights to the file, folder, or action being attempted.

0XC0000022 — STATUS_ACCESS_DENIED

A related but technically distinct code from the more common 0x80070005 — this is the NTSTATUS-style access-denied error, most often seen when a program can't open a file, DLL, or registry key it needs at startup, or when Windows activation specifically fails because the Software Protection Service can't start.

0X8007000E — Not Enough Storage / Out of Memory

Despite the wording, this is usually about low disk space rather than RAM — an operation ran out of room to complete.

0XC0000005 — Access Violation (STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION)

A program tried to read or write memory it wasn't allowed to — usually an app bug, but can indicate corrupted files or faulty RAM if it happens across many different apps.