The 0xc0000098 error indicates that the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file lacks valid information, often occurring after OS cloning or upgrading to Windows 10.

Microsoft has confirmed that May Patch Tuesday 2025 KB5058405 breaks a system driver leading to install failures on certain PCs.

Security update KB5058405 for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 comes with severe side effects for some PCs. Microsoft's emergency patch fixes it.