0xc000000e
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Microsoft · Windows
The boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors. The boot manager cannot locate the Windows boot loader or the referenced boot device.
Quick Answer
Error code 0xC000000E on your Microsoft Windows means: The boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors. The boot manager cannot locate the Windows boot loader or the referenced boot device.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Enter BIOS/UEFI setup (typically press F2, F12, DEL, or ESC during boot). Verify the boot order lists the correct drive first. Ensure the boot mode (UEFI vs Legacy) matches how Windows was installed.
2
Boot from Windows installation media and run Startup Repair (Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair).
3
Rebuild the BCD from recovery Command Prompt: Run bootrec /fixmbr, bootrec /fixboot, bootrec /scanos, and bootrec /rebuildbcd.
4
For UEFI systems, repair the EFI boot entry: Open diskpart, list vol to find the EFI System Partition (small FAT32 partition), select it, assign letter=S. Exit diskpart. Run: bcdboot C:\Windows /s S: /f UEFI.
5
Verify the Windows partition is accessible: From the recovery Command Prompt, try dir C:\ — if the Windows drive is not C:, check other drive letters (D:, E:, etc.).
6
If the BIOS was recently updated or reset, ensure the SATA mode is set correctly (AHCI vs RAID) — changing this after installation will prevent Windows from booting.
7
If the boot drive is not detected in BIOS at all, check physical connections (power and data cables). The drive may have failed.
Pro Tip
This issue typically requires professional diagnosis. Attempting this fix without proper training could cause further problems.
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