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I have 2 computers both running Windows 8.1 (updated from the Store), and one of them won't boot. Upon booting, I get this error message:

Your PC needs to be repaired

The Boot Configuration Data file is missing some required information

File: \BCD Error code: 0x0000034

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

I don't have any installation media, and as far as I know, my PC manufacturer doesn't provide one.

My question is, can I create recovery media from my other PC (which is from a different manufacturer) and use that to repair my BCD, or does the recovery media have to be generated from the same machine?

Kamil Maciorowski
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ethanwu10
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I'd say try it; the boot-repair-process is pretty much the same for any Windows 8/8.1 system.

If it doesn't work and you have your Windows 8 license key, you can download a Windows 8 ISO direct from microsoft, and use that to fix your system:

  1. Go to the Windows 8 Upgrade Page
  2. Locate the Install Windows 8 button, and click it to run the utility
  3. Enter your license key when prompted. The utility will download about 3GB of installation data
  4. When prompted how you want to install, select Install by creating media
  5. Select ISO File when prompted
  6. Burn the iso to a DVD, and then use that to repair the bootloader
Darth Android
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