- Run the Startup Repair utility from Windows Recovery Environment> Troubleshoot > Advanced options.
- Restore your Windows 11 PC from the Windows Recovery Environment > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
What Is 0xc0000001 Error Code in Windows 11?
Windows 11 has its fair share of errors and BSODs. That said, if you’re getting the error code 0xc0000001 as soon as your PC boots up, it may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Your system’s booting files are missing or corrupt.
- The Master Boot Record (MBR) files on your Windows 11 system are corrupt.
- There’s an issue with the installed disk on your system.
- You have installed a buggy Windows Update.
Basic Fixes
- Disconnect connected devices : Remove all the connected peripherals from your PC/laptop and try powering it on.
- Uninstall the recent Windows Update : Press the Windows + I shortcut to open Settings, select Windows Update from the left sidebar, and click Update history. Scroll down, select Uninstall updates, and click Uninstall next to the recent system update to roll it back.
- Perform a clean boot : An installed software may create system conflicts, resulting in the 0xc0000001 error. Clean boot your Windows 11 system and uninstall all the unnecessary applications.
Fix 1: Run the Startup Repair
Windows 11 comes with an in-built Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) that offers different tools (e.g. Startup Repair) to fix problems when your PC doesn’t work properly (such as the error code 0xc0000001). Here’s how to access it:
Step 1: Press the Power button to turn off your PC, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. Repeat the process a few times till the Windows Recovery Environment appears.
Step 2: Click Troubleshoot to view advanced options.
Step 3: Next, select Advanced options .
Step 4: Click the Startup Repair option to launch it. It’ll scan your PC for issues and apply the necessary fixes.
Fix 2: Repair the Master Boot Record
Your Windows 11 PC won’t boot properly if its Master Boot Record (MBR) files are corrupt. Use the Command Prompt app in the Windows Recovery Environment to repair them.
Step 1: Open the Windows Recovery Environment (check the above steps), and select Troubleshoot .
Step 2: Click Advanced options .
Step 3: Select Command Prompt to launch it for advanced troubleshooting.
Step 4: Type the following commands and press Enter to execute them one after another:
bootrec /fixmbrbootrec /fixbootbootrec /scanosbootrec /rebuildbcd
Step 5: Close the Command Prompt window and reboot your PC.
Fix 3: Run a Check Disk Scan
Besides corrupt MBR files, you may receive the error code 0xc0000001 if there are issues with your primary storage device such as corruption or bad sectors. To fix them, run the in-built Check Disk utility to load your operating system properly.
Step 1: Boot to the Windows Recovery Environment and click Troubleshoot .
Step 2: Select Advanced options and click Command Prompt .
Step 3: Type C: in the console and press Enter to navigate to your system’s C drive.
Step 4: Next, type the following command to initiate a Check Disk scan:
chkdsk /f /r
Step 5: Type y when prompted in the console to start it. Once completed, close the window and restart your PC.
Fix 4: Restore Your System
If fixing the Master Boot Record and running the Check Disk scan doesn’t resolve the issue, use the System Restore utility in the Windows Recovery Environment to restore your PC to a previous working state.
Step 1: Open Advanced options in the Windows Recovery Environment (check the above steps), and select System Restore .
Step 2: Click Next , select the most recent system restore point, and follow the on-screen instructions to restore your Windows 11 system.
Fix 5: Reset the PC
Lastly, if nothing works, reset your Windows 11 PC to fix the 0xc0000001 error and restore its normal functioning.
Step 1: Open the Windows Recovery Environment and select Troubleshoot .
Step 2: Click Reset this PC .
Step 3: Select Keep my files to preserve personal files in the C drive.
Step 4: Finally, click Local reinstall and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your PC.
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- Set the connected printer as default from Windows Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Set as default, and retry printing your file.
- Rollback the recently installed Windows Update from Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates.
Basic Fixes
- Reconnect printer : If you’re using a wired printer, its loose USB connection to your PC may result in ‘Printer not activated (Error Code 30)’. Replug the printer and replace its cable if it is worn out.
- Update the USB drivers : Obsolete USB drivers can create printer connectivity issues. Head to the Device Manager app, expand ‘Universal Serial Bus controllers’, right-click the buggy USB port, and select Update driver.
- Use the HP Smart app to connect the printer : If your Windows 11 PC doesn’t detect your HP printer , install the HP Smart app from the Microsoft Store, and use it to configure printer settings.
- Update Windows : Press the Windows + I shortcut to open Settings, select Windows Update from the left sidebar, and install available system updates.
Fix 1: Set the Connected Printer as Default
If your preferred printer isn’t set as default, you may run into the ‘Printer not activated, error code-30’ issue on Windows. Ensure your printer has adequate paper and ink and use the following steps to set it as a default printer:
Step 1: Open Windows Settings using the Windows + I shortcut, select Bluetooth & devices from the left sidebar, and click Printers & scanners .
Step 2: Select your preferred office or home printer.
Step 3: Ensure the Printer status isn’t Offline and click Set as default to assign it as a default printer for all printing operations.
Tip: If the Printer status is labeled ‘Offline’, check its power source and try reconnecting it to your PC.
Fix 2: Reinstall Printer Drivers
Corrupt printer drivers can cause unusual printing errors. To fix this, first remove the printer from Windows Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, and re-plug the printer. Then, reinstall the printer drivers using the Device Manager app to restore normalcy.
Step 1: Press the Windows + X shortcut to open the Power User Menu, and select Device Manager .
Step 2: Expand Software devices , right-click your printer, and select Uninstall device . Restart your PC and let Windows 11 automatically install compatible printer drivers.
Fix 3: Run the Printer Troubleshooter
Do you still face the ‘Printer not activated (Error Code 30)’ message while printing a PDF on Windows 11? Running the in-built printer troubleshooter should fix it in no time.
Step 1: Select Printers & scanners under Windows settings (check the above steps), and click your connected printer.
Step 2: Select Run the troubleshooter and wait a few seconds to let it resolve the issue.
Fix 4: Tweak Permission Settings on a Program
If you face the ‘Printer not activated, error code-30’ in a specific app, give it full control over your PC to print files and documents seamlessly.
Step 1: Right-click the app icon and select Show more options .
Step 2: Select Properties from the right-click context menu to open it.
Step 3: Open the Security tab and click Edit .
Step 4: Enable the Allow checkmark beside Full control and click Apply followed by OK to save changes.
Fix 5: Rollback the Recent Windows Update
Lastly, a buggy Windows Update can malfunction your connected printer showing the ‘Printer not activated (Error Code 30)’ message while initiating a new print. To fix it, rollback the recent Windows Update using these easy steps:
Step 1: Press the Windows key, search Uninstall updates , and click it to open the system settings.
Step 2: Locate the recently installed Windows Update using the ‘Installed on’ timestamp, and click Uninstall to remove it. Select Uninstall when prompted to confirm the action.
