Monthly Archives: August 2014

Windows Failed to Start \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD 0xc000000f

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I ran into this issue the other day. It proved to be somewhat challenging to troubleshoot. This computer was running Windows 7 and had a RAID 1 configuration. This article will focus on this error from a RAID configuration standpoint. I will list the steps to troubleshoot and fix this issue. Below each step I will put a “from the field” section which will tell you how it went for me.

Windows Boot Manager Error

Step One: Make sure your Sata Configuration didn’t change in the motherboard BIOS. Make sure Intel Rapid Storage is enabled.

From the Field: The motherboard in the computer I troubleshot was a Gigabyte H87-D3H. For some reason the motherboard reverted to a backup of its settings. When the settings reverted, the Sata Configuration switched to ACHI and Intel Rapid Storage Technology was disabled. I turned the RAID back on and enabled the Intel Rapid Storage Technology.

Step Two: Boot on a Recovery disc. Continue reading →

DVD Drive Error Code 32 – A driver (service) for this device has been disabled. An alternate driver maybe providing the functionality

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I connected to a customer today that said their DVD/CD drive wasn’t working. I checked the device manager and I instantly saw what the issue was. The DVD drive had a yellow warning triangle over it, indicating the driver was missing or wasn’t working.

DVD Driver Warning

PLDS DVD+-RW DH-16AAS ATA Device Driver Warning

I right-clicked on the PLDS DVD+ RW DH-16AAS ATA Device and got properties of the DVD drive. This is the message the driver gave me.  A driver (service) for this device has been disabled. An alternate driver maybe providing the functionality. 

It took me a while to find the solution but this is what fixed it for me. You won’t even need to install a new driver, its a simple registry fix.

Step One: Go to Device Manager and right click on the DVD drive and uninstall the device.

Step Two: ( Please backup your registry before doing this) Open Regedit. Continue reading →

OnePlus One – Unboxing and First Impressions

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I received my OnePlus One yesterday. I purchased the 64gb Sandstone black version. Here are some photos and my first impressions. I am upgraded from an HTC One M7 to this OnePlus One. I will be making some comparisons between these two devices.

I thought the packaging of the device was nice. The packaging was simplistic but still had style.

OnePlus One Packaging
OnePlus One Pull Tab
Packaging Opened
OnePlus One Box
OnePlus One Box
OnePlus One Box
OnePlus One Box
OnePlus One Box Opened
64gb Sandstone Black OnePlus One
64gb Sandstone Black OnePlus One
Closeup of Sandstone Black OnePlus One
Closeup of Sandstone Black OnePlus One

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Setting up the device was easy. It asked me for my Google account. It also asks if me if I want to make a CyanogenMod account. Since I didn’t have an account I created one. My phone needed the XNPH25R Incremental CyanogenMod update, when I turned it on. I installed the updated and my phone was ready within a couple minutes. Continue reading →