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[Fixed] BFSVC Error: Could Not Open the BCD Template Store in Windows 10
The BFSVC Error: Could not open the BCD template store in Windows 10 may be attributable to incorrect BCD files. Please follow the steps to easily rebuild corrupted or missing BCD files.
By Irene / Updated on October 30, 2024
User case: BFSVC Error: could not open the BCD template store in Windows 10
I have installed a new hard disk drive on my Acer Aspire 771. I made a USB recovery stick as well as recovery cd of the Windows 10 64 bit running on the former HD (which got corrupted, so no cloning possible). After two days of struggling, I managed to get the recovery going, but it aborted at about 80 % of loading. As before, the system is not booting, and only the recovery disk helps me to get the command promt (all other repair options fail). I tried to recreate the BCD, but it shows BFSVC Error: could not open the BCD template store.I'm getting into slight dispair...Thanks for any suggestions.
- Question from Super User
The error message indicates that the "BCD Template" is either missing or unreadable. This template is located in the \Windows\System32\Config folder and is essential for the bcdboot command, which recreates the BCD on the system partition. The likely cause of the issue is that the BCD files have become corrupted or are missing. To resolve this, you can attempt to rebuild the BCD files.
How to fix "the boot configuration data store could not be opened" issue?
To fix the BFSVC Error: could not open the BCD template store in Windows 10, you need to repair the corrupted or missing BCD files. AOMEI Partition Assistant offers an easy and effective way to do that. This tool stands out from conventional methods by providing an easy-to-use interface that simplifies the repair process for users.
The "Boot Repair" feature is designed to fix damaged or missing BCD files, providing users with a straightforward and effective way to restore normal boot functionality. Common scenarios for its use include system boot failures, where error messages like "Boot Configuration Data file is missing" or "Boot Configuration Data file is corrupted" appear; issues following a system update that corrupts the boot configuration; conflicts or misconfigurations in boot files within multi-OS environments; and boot sector corruption caused by virus attacks or other factors.
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Option 1. Repair Boot for Local PC
Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. In the Main Tab, please click the "Recover" tab and select "Boot Repair".
Step 2. The Boot Repair tool will pop up. Please click "Next" to start the system’s boot entries scan process.
Step 3. After the process is completed, it will display the scan result: system paths, system versions, and boot status. And, all repairable boot entries will be available to select.
Advanced Settings(Select a location to store the repaired boot entry):
1. Repair to the current disk: The system will boot from the current disk and ensure the boot files are complete and functioning properly. (By default)
2. Repair to another disk: This operation will repair the boot entry or create a new system boot entry to ensure the system can boot from the disk you select.
You can either repair to the current disk or repair to another disk. Repair to the current disk is recommended for common users.
Step 4. Select one/multiple repairable boot entries you want to repair and click the "Repair" button to start the boot repair.
Step 5. Wait for the repair process to finish. Once it is finished, you can check the repair result. If it succeeds, you will get a "Repair Successfully" result.
Option 2. Repair Boot for PC that won't Boot
Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant on a working PC, click "Recovr"-"Boot Repair" and then click the "create a bootable disk" option to create a WinPE "Boot Repair" disk.
Step 2. Boot the PC that cannot boot into WinPE. It will automatically load the Boot Repair tool and start the boot entries scan process. All boot entries will be displayed.
Step 3. Select the repairable boot entries you want to repair and click the "Repair" button to start the repair.
Step 4. Once the repair is repaired successfully, you can remove the bootable disk and boot the PC from the original system drive.
Other methods to fix BFSVC Error: Could not open the BCD template store in Windows 10
Apart from the direct method of fixing issues like repairing the BCD files, you can also try using some built-in Windows tools to solve the problem.
Method 1. Run Command Prompt as an Administrator
The bcdedit tool is a command-line program that needs admin rights to manage the BCD. If you see the error "The boot configuration data store could not be opened. Access is denied," it means you ran the command without admin access. Here’s how to fix it:
Step 1. Type cmd in the Windows Search box, and then right-click the Command Prompt app from the top result and select Run as administrator.
Step 2. Click on Yes when you are prompted with the UAC window to open the elevated Command Prompt. Then you can run the bcdedit repair command again and see if the error disappears.
Method 2. Change the Boot Mode
You need to ensure that the partition you are booting from matches the boot mode type (BIOS or UEFI). If they don’t match, you might see the error "The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The requested system device cannot be found." To fix this, you can change the boot mode to match your partition type.
Step 1. Start your computer, and then hold the F2 and Delete hotkey before the computer is booted. By doing so, you will enter BIOS in Windows 10.
Step 2. Use the left or right arrow key to go to the Boot tab and change the Boot Mode to match your boot partition. If the partition table is set to MBR, choose Legacy BIOS. If it's set to GPT, select UEFI boot mode.
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Conclusion
The BFSVC Error: Could not open the BCD template store in Windows 10 can be directly fixed by repairing the BCD files with AOMEI Partition Assistant. You can also use the Windows built-in tools aforementioned. The AOMEI software can help you with many tasks beyond just fixing boot issues. For example, it can help you fix errors like the disk is write protected when formatting a USB or SD card in Windows 10 and 11, recover lost partition, extend C drive space, or even downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10. Windows Server users please choose the Server edition.
