The error code 0xc000000e is a Windows error that happens when the computer is unable to start properly. There can be many reasons why this error happens, but the most common reason is that the computer is unable to find the boot files that it needs to start up. This can happen if the boot files are corrupt, if the computer is trying to boot from the wrong drive, or if the boot files are not compatible with the computer's hardware.
1. Boot from a Windows installation or recovery disc and select "Repair your computer"
Boot from the Windows installation or recovery disc. Select "Repair your computer." Select "Advanced options." Select "Command Prompt." Type "fixboot" and press Enter. Type "bootrec /fixmbr" and press Enter. Type "bootrec /fixboot" and press Enter.
2. Boot from a Windows installation or recovery disc and select "Command Prompt"
Boot your computer from the Windows installation or recovery disc. When the computer starts, press a key to enter the BIOS. Change the boot order to boot from the disc first, and then from the hard drive. Enter "fixmbr" at the prompt to fix the MBR. Enter "cmd" at the prompt to start the Command Prompt. At the Command Prompt, type "bcdedit /set {current} bootdevice c:" to change the boot device to the optical drive. Type "exit" to close the Command Prompt.
3. At the Command Prompt, type "bootrec.exe /fixmbr"
- Boot your computer into safe mode. If you are not sure how to do this, please see our how-to guide.
- At the command prompt, type "bootrec.exe /fixmbr" and press Enter.
- If the computer successfully enters bootrec.exe, it will report the error code 0xc000000e. If not, please see our troubleshooting guide.
If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:
- At the Command Prompt, type "bootrec.exe /fixboot"
- At the Command Prompt, type "bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd"
- Use the "Startup Repair" option from the Windows Recovery Environment
- Use System Restore to revert to a previous restore point
- Use the "System Image Recovery" option from the Windows Recovery Environment
- Use a third-party boot repair tool