Is the 0xc00000f error related to a hard drive failure?

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Is the 0xc00000f error related to a hard drive failure?
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While not always the direct cause, a failing hard drive can certainly contribute to the 0xc00000f error. Bad sectors or physical damage to the drive can corrupt the boot files. Running a diagnostic test on your hard drive (using manufacturer-provided tools or third-party utilities) is recommended to rule this out.