Users of the Windows operating system may sometimes face a situation of error code 0XC0000428 where the computer will not boot and instead be lead to a blue screen with the error code 0XC0000428. This error is commonly caused by registry modifications, which can be rectified by the user by some minor modification to the system.
For Windows 7 users:
1. Insert the installation disk or USB drive into the system and then reboot.
2. While the system is rebooting, press F12 until the boot options screen is displayed. 3. Choose the Troubleshoot option.
4. In the Troubleshoot screen, select Advanced Options.
5. In the next screen, select Command Prompt.
For Windows 8 or 10 users:
1. Insert the installation disk or USB drive into the system and then reboot.
2. While the system is rebooting, choose Troubleshoot.
3. In the Troubleshoot screen, select Advanced Options.
4. In the next screen, select Command Prompt.
Command Prompt can now be used to perform a series of functions which may help to resolve error code 0XC0000428. Here are some solutions that the user can try to restore normal system functioning in this case:
1. Start CHKDSK
CHKDSK can help to resolve issues with any damaged sectors on the disk. In the Command Prompt window, type in chkdsk /r and hit Enter to view all the bad sectors and recover any readable information.
2. Update boot manager
Boot manager needs to be updated so that any errors can be repaired.
In the Command Prompt screen, type C: and hit Enter.
a. Next, type CD boot then hit Enter.
b. Next, type attribute bed -s -hr then hit Enter.
c. Next, type boot rec /rebuild and then hit Enter. This should rebuild the boot manager.
d. Alternatively, you may repair the Master Boot Record next by using the following commands:
boot rec /fix MAR
boot rec /fix Boot
e. After this, the user may consider completing a Startup Repair of the system.
3. Disable drivers:
According to error code 0XC0000428, the digital signature cannot be identified. Therefore, disabling all drivers may work as a faulty driver may have caused the error.
For Windows 7:
Insert the installation disk or USB drive into the system and then reboot.
While the system is rebooting, press F12 until the boot options screen is displayed.
Choose the Troubleshoot option.
In the Troubleshoot screen, select Advanced Options.
Next, select Startup Settings.
In Startup Settings, choose the Disable Driver Signature Enforcement option.
For Windows 8 or 10:
Navigate to Command Prompt using the Advanced Startup Options.
Then, run DIMS to attempt repairing the system image.
4. Enable system repair
Performing a system repair may also help to correct error code 0XC0000428.
1. Insert the installation disk or USB drive into the system and then reboot.
2. While the system is booting up, hit F2.
3. Select Boot Options and then hit Enter.
4. In the Boot List, look for the installation drive and then hit Enter.
5. Hit the F10 key to save changes and then choose Yes to confirm.
6. Once the system reboots, change the settings as required and then choose Next.
7. Choose the option to Repair your computer.
8. In System Recovery Options, choose the Windows Installation Drive and select Next.
10. Here, select Startup Repair. It should fix the startup process to remove the blue screen error.
If error code 0XC0000428 is still displayed despite following the different methods described above, the error may have been causing some recently installed hardware or software. In the case of faulty new hardware, try to disconnect the hardware device and then restart the computer. In the case of faulty new software, try uninstalling any software that was recently installed that may have caused the error. Always install hardware and software only from known sources and using proper installation methods to prevent error code 0XC0000428 from recurring.